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Originally Posted by NachtRitter
Well, I did some research...
Of course, "in the real world", I wouldn't try to drive an EV that kind of distance, regardless of any range extending options.
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Thanks for laying this to rest with well reasoned numbers.
After seeing the disappointing limits of using a genset range extender, I applied the same method NachtRitter used assuming the efficiency of an EV1, and the battery capacity of the Leaf. Assuming an EV1 consumption rate of 0.166kWH/mile, the Leaf battery capacity of 24kWH, and a maximum recharge rate of 6.6kWH, this theoretical car would travel only 368 miles before completely discharging the battery.
EVs would either need to get to an efficiency of 0.125kWH/mile (2x improvement over the Leaf), or chargers/gensets would need to improve for this to be a practical solution.
I just don't ever see battery electric vehicles becoming economical/practical for long distance trips.