Display real-world EV range estimates considering driving style, weather, and road conditions

* **The author pleads for the review of the WLTP test standards to provide EV range measurements that are closer to the real world.** * The differences between the WLTP range and reality, even when driving between 100-0% state of charge (something which is rarely the case, especially on long trips) * The **difference between WLTP and real world range both gives talking points to EV-haters**, as well as sowing distrust in the minds of potential buyers that they cannot rely on the stated range. * However, **it cannot be stated that manufacturers are lying, since they are simply applying the test standard as envisioned by regulators**. * The WLTP test is done in a lab at ideal temperatures (a factor that can significantly increase EV consumption) * The WLTP test is largely done at lower speeds, rather than the highway speeds that would be expected on a longer drive, where ICE cars are very inefficient in city traffic, the opposite is true for EVs. * The **optimism of the WLTP test can be seen when the same car is sold in other regions e.g. the Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a WLTP range of 750km but is rated at only 584km according to the more stringent EPA test.** (some like the CLTC are even more wildly optimistic) * **Some manufacturers use a function of the WLTP range to calculate estimated range at startup**, this range rapidly collapses as it adjusts for real world consumption. This can give the illusion of rapid loss in range, sometimes erroneously attributed to degradation. * The author suggest the WLTP declaration from manufacturers should include both city/mixed/highway ratings with a summer and winter value. * **The WLTP standard sows mistrust in EVs and might even hinder adoption,** compared to if the range on the tin matched range under real world conditions. 🇫🇷🔗 [https://www.automobile-propre.com/articles/autonomie-des-voitures-electriques-et-si-on-arretait-avec-les-petits-mensonges-du-wltp/](https://www.automobile-propre.com/articles/autonomie-des-voitures-electriques-et-si-on-arretait-avec-les-petits-mensonges-du-wltp/) While WLTP might offer a good comparison between cars, it does not offer a realistic estimate in concrete terms. **EV-Database can be a useful tool to see a more realistic estimate**, taking the WLTP rating and adjusting it to a realistic value taking into account winter/summer highway/city driving. See Also: EV-Database [https://ev-database.org/](https://ev-database.org/)