The persistent concern among electric vehicle drivers that the battery charge will deplete before reaching the destination or a compatible charging station. This phenomenon heavily influences EV purchasing decisions, driving demand for larger battery packs and faster charging infrastructure. It is exacerbated by cold weather, towing, or high-speed driving, which drastically reduce actual range compared to the dashboard estimate.
He refuses to take the Leaf on the interstate because his range anxiety kicks in the second the battery drops below fifty percent.
Related terms
EV
An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine.
Charging point
A dedicated infrastructure installation that supplies electric energy for recharging plug-in electric vehicles.
Range extender
A small internal combustion engine installed in an electric vehicle solely to generate electricity for the battery.