FOTW #1323, January 1, 2024: Top Range for Model Year 2023 EVs was 516 Miles on a Single Charge

In model year (MY) 2023, the highest top range for an EV was 516 miles on a single charge (Lucid Air), while the median range for all EV models rose to a new high of 270 miles.

Vehicle Technologies Office

January 1, 2024
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In model year (MY) 2023, the highest top range for an EV was 516 miles on a single charge (Lucid Air), while the median range for all EV models rose to a new high of 270 miles. The number of models and their ranges have greatly increased since modern EVs were introduced in 2011, when four models were available with ranges spanning 63 to 94 miles per charge.

Median and Maximum Range of Electric Vehicles Offered for Sale in the United States, Model Years 2011-2023

Note: Range is based on Environmental Protection Agency estimates. Does not include plug-in hybrid vehicles. Only vehicles that were certified by the EPA are included in the data.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Fueleconomy.gov website, accessed November 7, 2023.

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