Driving ranges for all-electric vehicles vary considerably. Based on the official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) range values reported on window stickers, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV has the shortest range (62 miles) while the Tesla Model S with an 85 kW-hr battery pack has a range of 265 miles. Of the 13 models offered for 2014, nine had a range of less than 100 miles while four models had ranges of more than 100 miles. Both Tesla models exceed 200 miles of range.
Driving Ranges for Model Year 2014 Electric Vehicle
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| Make and Model | Estimated Driving Range (Miles) |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model S (85 kW-hr) | 265 |
| Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr) | 208 |
| BYD e6 | 127 |
| Toyota RAV4 EV | 103 |
| Mercedes-Benz B-class | 87 |
| Fiat 500e | 87 |
| Nissan Leaf | 84 |
| Honda Fit EV | 82 |
| Chevrolet Spark | 82 |
| BMW i3 | 81 |
| Ford Focus EV | 76 |
| Smart fortwo EV | 68 |
| Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 62 |
Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2014, EPA-420-R-14-023, October 2014. | |