EV Range Statistics 2026: Average Range, Longest EVs & Range Anxiety
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How far do electric cars really go? Modern EV range has climbed dramatically. Here are the key EV range statistics for 2026 — and the data that puts range anxiety in perspective.
Key findings at a glance
- Most new EVs offer 240–320 miles of EPA range.
- The longest-range EV is the 512-mile Lucid Air.
- About 4 in 10 buyers still cite range as a major concern.
- Yet 99.2% of U.S. daily trips are under 100 miles.
Source: Kelley Blue Book / Recharged
Average EV range statistics
- 240–320 miles is the typical EPA-rated range for most new 2025 EVs. (Recharged / KBB, 2025)
- ~300 miles the average new-EV range has climbed close to this mark. (EPA Automotive Trends, 2025)
Longest-range EV statistics
- 512 miles EPA-rated range for the Lucid Air Grand Touring — the highest available. (KBB, 2025)
- 4.3 mi/kWh the Lucid Air's efficiency, paired with a 118 kWh battery. (Recharged, 2025)
Range anxiety statistics
- ~4 in 10 U.S. adults cite range and charging time as a major reason not to buy an EV. (Pew / survey data, 2025)
- ~76% of potential EV buyers still worry about running out of charge. (Industry survey, 2025)
- 99.2% of U.S. daily trips are under 100 miles; 79.9% are under 10 miles. (U.S. travel data, 2025)
The real cure for range anxiety is convenient charging. A Level 2 home charger tops you up overnight, and a charging adapter expands where you can plug in on the road. See Level 1 vs Level 2 charging.
Summary table
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average new-EV range | ~300 miles | EPA 2025 |
| Typical range band | 240–320 miles | KBB 2025 |
| Longest-range EV | 512 mi (Lucid Air) | KBB 2025 |
| Buyers citing range concern | ~40% | Survey 2025 |
| U.S. trips under 100 mi | 99.2% | Travel data 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average range of an electric car?
Most new 2025 EVs offer 240–320 miles, with the fleet average near 300 miles (EPA/KBB).
Which EV has the longest range?
The Lucid Air Grand Touring at an EPA-rated 512 miles (KBB).
Is range anxiety justified?
Largely not — 99.2% of U.S. daily trips are under 100 miles, well within any modern EV's range.
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Sources & methodology
Compiled by the ePlug Kit team from primary and tier-1 industry sources, June 2026: Kelley Blue Book; Recharged; EPA Automotive Trends. Figures are current as of publication and rounded for readability.