Median range for EVs in 2021 was 234 miles on single charge, compared to 259 miles for 2020 models, while 2021 EVs with longest range reached 405 miles on single charge, compared to 402 miles in 2020: US Dept. of Energy

January 17, 2022 (press release) –

When modern all-electric vehicles (EV) were introduced in model year (MY) 2011, there were four models available with ranges spanning from 63 to 94 miles with a median range of 68 miles. Over time, the number of models and the ranges of EVs have increased. By MY 2021 the maximum range for an EV had more than quadrupled to 405 miles on a single charge, while the median range was 234.

Note: Range is based on Environmental Protection Agency estimates.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Fueleconomy.gov website, accessed November 4, 2021.

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