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Are EVs really cheaper to run than petrol?
Test what you actually know about electric vehicle costs — running, charging, resale.
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Which EV currently has the longest EPA range in the US?
Answer: Lucid Air Grand Touring. The Lucid Air Grand Touring leads the EPA range table at over 500 miles.
On average, how much cheaper is electricity than petrol per mile in the US?
Answer: ~60% cheaper. Most analyses put EVs at roughly 50-65% lower energy cost per mile vs petrol at current US averages.
What's the typical 10-80% DC fast-charge time for current mainstream EVs?
Answer: 20-30 min. Modern EVs on a 150-350 kW charger typically take 18-30 minutes from 10% to 80%.
EVs typically have how many fewer moving parts than petrol cars?
Answer: ~2,000. A typical EV has around 20 moving parts in its drivetrain vs ~2,000 in an internal combustion vehicle.