Why does this concern persist ?

Because the human factor and the actual technical capabilities of batteries under normal driving conditions are often underestimated at the time of purchase. The advertised ranges are often difficult to achieve because driving an electric vehicle is not always straightforward, and many factors affect the potential mileage.

Depending on driving style, speed, cold weather, air conditioning, heating, and comfort features, the actual range can be significantly reduced.

Learning to drive in a way that optimizes battery usage is important. For example, energy regeneration during braking allows for longer driving range.

When you brake, the car uses the vehicle’s energy to generate electricity and recharge the battery. However, energy regeneration is not as effective during highway or high-speed driving. Keep this in mind before complaining!

The best approach is to have your employees test the model you’re interested in “before purchasing” and in real-world traffic conditions. Include drivers with varying typical mileage in the test.

Realistic fleet managers know that it is always advisable to choose a model with double the range of their daily mileage. Otherwise, you’re heading straight for unpleasant surprises!

Unfortunately, we are currently witnessing a number of disappointments due to ignorance of these facts.