Real-World Testing Shows EVs Fall Short of Advertised Driving Range

The first batch of electric vehicle (EV) tests under the Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) Real-World Testing Program has revealed a notable gap between advertised and actual driving distance.

Five EV models were tested to see how far they could travel on a battery charge, and all recorded shorter driving ranges compared to lab tests—with real-world results falling short by 5 percent and a substantial 23 percent.