Overview

• The AAA’s tests of five electric vehicle models on a 93 km loop near Geelong revealed range drops of 5% to 14% below advertised figures.
• The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries warns real-world results conflict with lab-based ADR 81/02 ratings and could confuse consumers.
• The Electric Vehicle Council asserts the findings still confirm EVs offer ample range for Australians who average 33 km of daily driving.
• AAA validated its methodology with multiple runs of a Toyota RAV4 reference vehicle, recording variability under 3% on its test route.
• Funded with A$14 million until 2026, the AAA program is awaiting government decisions on further support for real-world vehicle testing.