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Wheel size costs up to 48 miles of EPA range

Summary of an article first published on evmodelcompare.com . Every figure there carries its source and the date it was read. The same car, same battery, rated up to 48 miles apart depending on the wheels. 63 US model families are certified more than once; the median gap is 21 miles and 25 of them are rated further on the LARGER wheel. Read the full analysis, with the sourced table and calculator: Wheel size costs up to 48 miles of EPA range Source: EV Model Compare — independent EV comparisons: real-world range vs EPA & WLTP, 10–80% charge times, running costs. Methodology: evmodelcompare.com/methodology

EV charging speed by charger: 238 to 693 miles per hour at 150 kW

Summary of an article first published on evmodelcompare.com . Every figure there carries its source and the date it was read. Miles of range added per hour at a 120 V outlet, a 7.7 kW wallbox and 50, 150 and 350 kW stations for 14 US-rated EVs. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD leads at 150 kW with 693 mph of range; only 5 cars gain anything from 350 kW. Read the full analysis, with the sourced table and calculator: EV charging speed by charger: 238 to 693 miles per hour at 150 kW Source: EV Model Compare — independent EV comparisons: real-world range vs EPA & WLTP, 10–80% charge times, running costs. Methodology: evmodelcompare.com/methodology

EV curb weight compared: 1,847 to 2,625 kg across 18 cars

Summary of an article first published on evmodelcompare.com . Every figure there carries its source and the date it was read. Curb weight for 18 electric cars, lightest first: Tesla Model 3 RWD 1,847 kg to Kia EV9 99.8 kWh AWD 2,625 kg, with kg per usable kWh and the consumption figure beside each. The heavier half average 21 Wh/km more. Read the full analysis, with the sourced table and calculator: EV curb weight compared: 1,847 to 2,625 kg across 18 cars Source: EV Model Compare — independent EV comparisons: real-world range vs EPA & WLTP, 10–80% charge times, running costs. Methodology: evmodelcompare.com/methodology

Level 1 charging: 3.4 to 5.5 miles an hour from a 120 V outlet

Summary of an article first published on evmodelcompare.com . Every figure there carries its source and the date it was read. A household 120-volt outlet adds 3.4 to 5.5 miles of range per hour — 34 to 55 miles overnight — for the 15 EPA-rated cars here. Enough for the average 37-mile day; a full charge takes 55 h 35 min to 80 h 26 min. Read the full analysis, with the sourced table and calculator: Level 1 charging: 3.4 to 5.5 miles an hour from a 120 V outlet Source: EV Model Compare — independent EV comparisons: real-world range vs EPA & WLTP, 10–80% charge times, running costs. Methodology: evmodelcompare.com/methodology

Miles added in 15 minutes of fast charging: 211 to 59 across 14 cars

Summary of an article first published on evmodelcompare.com . Every figure there carries its source and the date it was read. Fifteen minutes on a DC fast charger adds 211 miles to the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD and 59 to the Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87 kWh. All 14 US-rated cars ranked from their measured 10-80% time and EPA range, plus the four European-market cars. Read the full analysis, with the sourced table and calculator: Miles added in 15 minutes of fast charging: 211 to 59 across 14 cars Source: EV Model Compare — independent EV comparisons: real-world range vs EPA & WLTP, 10–80% charge times, running costs. Methodology: evmodelcompare.com/methodology

What EV owners actually complain about: 4,839 NHTSA reports

Summary of an article first published on evmodelcompare.com . Every figure there carries its source and the date it was read. The most complained-about part of an electric car is the electrical system, not the battery — and it is among the least likely to end in a crash. 4,839 owner reports across 14 EVs, by component, with the crash and fire rate of each. Read the full analysis, with the sourced table and calculator: What EV owners actually complain about: 4,839 NHTSA reports Source: EV Model Compare — independent EV comparisons: real-world range vs EPA & WLTP, 10–80% charge times, running costs. Methodology: evmodelcompare.com/methodology

EV charging cost in Europe: every country, and where it beats petrol

Summary of an article first published on evmodelcompare.com . Every figure there carries its source and the date it was read. Household electricity runs from €0.064 to €0.404 per kWh across Europe. Even at the top, home charging beats petrol — break-even is €0.76 per kWh and no country reaches it. Every country, with a calculator. Read the full analysis, with the sourced table and calculator: EV charging cost in Europe: every country, and where it beats petrol Source: EV Model Compare — independent EV comparisons: real-world range vs EPA & WLTP, 10–80% charge times, running costs. Methodology: evmodelcompare.com/methodology