WLTP And EPA Range Ratings Are Both Overstating Real-World Range: By How Much, Exactly
A June 2026 range-gap analysis compared over 1,600 EVs against their official ratings. WLTP-rated models in Europe averaged nearly 25 percent below their sticker figure. EPA-rated models in the US averaged closer to 10 percent below. Both ratings come from a controlled lab cycle, not a real commute. Most reviews still quote the number alone. … Read more
