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UK EV Real-World Range Estimator

WLTP range figures are measured in lab conditions at 23°C. UK weather isn't a lab. This tool adjusts the official range for season and driving style so you get a number closer to what you'll actually see on the road.

What range will you actually get?

Cold weather, motorway speeds, and a heavy right foot all cut into WLTP figures. Adjust the inputs below for a more honest estimate.

Estimated Real-World Range
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Why WLTP figures don't match real driving

WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) is the official UK and EU test standard, run under controlled lab conditions at 23°C with no wind resistance variation and a defined speed profile. It's more realistic than the older NEDC standard it replaced, but it still doesn't account for British winters, motorway-heavy commutes, or running the heating on a January morning.

In our own testing across multiple UK-market EVs, winter range drops of 20-30% below WLTP are common, with the steepest losses on motorway journeys in sub-5°C conditions. This estimator uses conservative multipliers based on patterns reported across UK EV ownership communities and our own road testing, not manufacturer figures.