WhichEV

If you are trying to decide if an EV is right for you, or are not sure what kind of EV to choose, here are some guidelines.

The first thing to do is to determine how far you really drive each day. It's easy to do but most people greatly overestimate how far they drive. If your car has a trip meter then just set it before starting out in the morning then check how far you have driven when you get home at night. If your car doesn't have a trip meter just note the mileage from the odometer. Do this for a week or so and look at the maximum mileage that you did. That will give you a good idea of the reliable range your EV will need.

Now look up the range in the table below and see what type of EV will be best for you. For example if your daily commute is 5 miles then an electric bike would work for you. You could also select any vehicle, that other than the Zappy style scooter, as 5 miles is within the range of all these vehicles. Also remember that if you can charge at work during the day then you can select an EV with half your required range.

Less than 3 Miles	Zappy style scooter
Less than 8 Miles	Electric Bike
Less than 15 Miles	Electric motor bikes and scooters - Lepton, E-max, Swap, eGo, EVT
Less than 20 Miles	NEV if you travel on surface streets with speed less than 25mph - GEM, Th!nk Neighbor, Columbia ParCar, Planet Electric, Humdinger; Dynasty It, Lido, ZENN Electric three wheelers - NmG. Twike, City-El, Xebra Electric Car Conversions usually operate in this range but check carefully before you buy
Less than 30 Miles	City EV - Kewet Full Sized EV - PbA Ford Ranger, Solectria Force
Less than 70 Miles	Full sized EV - RAV4 EV, Commutacars T600; Phoenix SUT
Less than 100 Miles	Aerodynamic full sized EV - ACP eBox, Venturi Fetishe, T-Zero, Tesla Roadster
Greater than 100 Miles	Hybrid Electric Vehicle (not an EV) - Toyota Prius, Honda Civic HEV, Honda Insight

I have tried to be somewhat conservative on the numbers above because there are many factors that effect EV range such as driving in hilly areas, the ambient temperature, or the way that you drive. The numbers above should be taken as a guideline. I believe these ranges will give a more reliable idea for daily operation than relying on the often overblown range claims of the various manufacturers.

The information contained in this web site is based on information I have received about the availability of vehicles both new and used. I attempt to keep the information here as current as possible but I would appreciate being notified of any inaccuracies you may find. The appearance of a vehicle on this site does not imply any endorsement of that vehicle, or any implication that the vehicle will be suitable for your needs. As always you should investigate the vehicle and the seller before shelling out your hard earned money.