Consumer Reports Finds Discrepancies in EV Ranges

Nearly half of tested EVs fall short of EPA-estimated ranges, with Ford F-150 Lightning showing the biggest difference.

Consumer Reports tested 22 EVs and found that nearly half fell short of their EPA-estimated ranges when driven at highway speeds.
The Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck had the biggest difference in range, running out of battery after just 270 miles—a 50-mile difference from the EPA estimate.
Some vehicles from BMW and Mercedes-Benz exceeded their EPA-estimated ranges by more than 40 miles.
EVs are less efficient on the highway, which is the opposite of most combustion vehicles, increasing the chance of an unsuspecting driver running out of charge.
Consumer Reports advises consumers to leverage online clubs and owner forums to get real-world feedback from existing EV drivers.