To add real-world context to our 75-mph highway range and DC fast-charging test results, we've calculated how much distance each EV of the Year entry could cover in 10 hours. Okay, so our figures are highly theoretical, as we assumed there is a functioning and available charger capable of delivering the maximum juice the car can handle at optimal stopping points, which is currently far from the norm.
However, we optimized each vehicle's last charging/driving stints to maximize the distance covered in the allotted time, rather than, say, having a vehicle spend its last available minutes parked for charging.A massive battery, such as the Hummer EV's, can help with the range on the first stint, but a vehicle needs to be both efficient and quick to recharge to do well.