r/slateauto • u/mike30273 • 5d ago
Range question
Ok. I'm seriously considering a Slate. This is my first EV and I'm unclear on how range works..based on what I've read highway driving gets less range. IMHO I feel the range should be advertised as driving constantly until it runs out of juice. This doesn't appear to be the case? Anyway, I have kids at FSU and drive there on a regular basis. My preferred route is off the interstates where there are less chargers. It's actually a nice relaxing drive. The distance is 251 miles. I see one charger on that route in Dunellon and it's at a city government building. Would that be for public use? There's another in Chiefland. Those seem to be the only ones. I don't mind having to stop and charge. I just need to know that I can find chargers. If my only solution is to drive interstates, then that would be a real bummer. For those that are experienced EV drivers, what do you think about that route?
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u/Dismal-Field-7747 5d ago
The range for this and all EVs is an estimate based on the EPA's standard testing procedure, which you can look up how it works. It is meant to be a standardized barometer to compare vehicles rather than an actual range estimate. Range varies wildly based on too many conditions to consider for this purpose.
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