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Wouldn't it make sense for EVs to have longer range rather than more power?
As range anxiety remains a concern, why do manufacturers make EVs so powerful? Surely less powerful motors would extend range for the same battery size?
Asked on 15 January 2025 by Michael Baybutt
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In the same way that a petrol or diesel engine will consume more fuel the harder it is driven, an electric vehicle will consume more electrical energy the harder it is driven, so in a like-for-like situation where two vehicles share the same weight, battery size and aerodynamics, a more powerful motor would potentially consume a fraction more energy than a smaller one, but offer a considerably less enjoyable driving experience. A larger electric motor is also better at regeneration, so any savings could easily be wiped out by a reduction in regeneration efficiency. Most EV manufacturers provide a choice of power outputs and battery sizes to give customers the balance of performance and range they are looking for, just as with petrol and diesel engines.
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