EV Range Calculator
Estimate how far your EV can travel on a full charge. Compare estimated range across different driving conditions including city, highway and cold weather.
Estimated range
Typical EV range in Australia
Estimated range depends mainly on battery size and how efficiently the vehicle uses energy. Driving conditions have a significant effect — city driving is more efficient than highway speeds, and cold weather reduces range further.
How this calculator works
This calculator estimates how far an electric vehicle can travel on a full battery based on battery size and energy consumption. It shows range under different driving conditions so you can compare best and worst case at a glance.
Formula
Estimated range (km) = Battery size (kWh) ÷ EV efficiency (kWh per 100 km) × 100
Worked example
Battery: 100 kWh
EV efficiency: 16 kWh per 100 km (typical driving)
Range: 100 ÷ 16 × 100 = 625 km
Frequently asked questions
What affects EV range?
Several factors affect how far an EV can travel on a full charge. Speed has a significant effect — highway driving at higher speeds uses more energy per kilometre than urban driving. Temperature also matters, with cold weather reducing range more than warm conditions. Air conditioning and heating draw power from the battery, as do steep hills and carrying heavy loads. Driving style also plays a role. Smoother, more consistent driving generally extends range compared with frequent heavy acceleration.
How accurate are EV range estimates?
Manufacturer range figures are typically measured under standardised test conditions that do not always reflect real world driving. Real world range varies depending on speed, temperature, driving style and how much climate control is used. Many drivers find that actual range is 10 to 20 percent below the manufacturer figure in everyday conditions, though this varies considerably between vehicles and conditions.
How much range does cold weather remove?
Cold weather can reduce EV range by a meaningful amount, typically somewhere between 10 and 30 percent depending on the vehicle, temperature and how heavily climate control is used. The battery itself is less efficient in cold conditions, and heating the cabin draws power directly from the battery rather than from waste engine heat as in a petrol car. Preconditioning the cabin while still plugged in can help reduce the impact on range.
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