The term “range anxiety” is the fear that an EV will not have enough power to meet day-to-day travel needs. The reality is that EVs have more than enough range to get commuters where they need to go in a day, and that range keeps increasing. According to the EPA, the typical daily household commute is 50 miles per day.

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can now travel 200 miles on one charge, with some models even exceeding that. That gives the typical driver almost an entire week without the need to recharge.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can travel more than 500 miles (using both electric and gas components) without recharging or refueling. Learn more about EV basics and types of EVs.

With improvements in technology and battery storage, experts expect those numbers to climb.

We’re collaborating with other electric companies across the United States as part of the Edison Electric Institute National Electric Highway Coalition. Together, we'll support the install of DC fast chargers throughout the country, creating reliable charging infrastructure that will reduce range anxiety among EV drivers.

Driving an electric vehicle instead of an all-combustion gas engine vehicle reduces gasoline consumption and tailpipe emissions. Battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in electric mode produce zero to no tailpipe emissions, contributing to better air quality.

According to energy.gov, the emission reduction from EVs can help improve public health and reduce ecological damage. And when the electricity on which they run comes from renewable energy resources like wind and solar, they are an even better option. Learn the average emissions rate of an EV in your state.

Find out how we’re creating a responsible energy future.