Consumer Reports conducted an evaluation of various EVs to ascertain their real-world range by driving them on highways from a full battery charge until the vehicles ceased to operate. While some models surpassed their indicated ranges, others significantly underperforming.
Specifically, three vehicles failed at least 50 miles below their advertised range. The Rivian R1S, a 2025 Dual Max variant, lost power 52 miles before reaching its expected range. The Ford F-150 Lightning fell short by 50 miles, even though it was the 2022 Lariat Extended Range version. The third was the Lucid Air 2023 Touring model, which also came to a halt 52 miles short of its claimed range. Furthermore, the Lucid Air has been identified as one of the 12 least dependable EVs for 2026.
This information serves as a wake-up call, suggesting that what you expect to receive when buying an electric vehicle may not always align with reality. It’s important to mention that some EVs did exceed their ranges, such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, the BMW i4, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5N.