EV Range Has Tripled in a Decade, But Is It Enough?

By Douglas McIntyre  •  February 7, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, discusses how EV range has tripled in the last decade, reaching an average of 283 miles. However, concerns over range, charging infrastructure, and cold weather performance still deter many buyers. The key to mass EV adoption may be batteries capable of 500–600 miles per charge.

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