I thought the EV range was 25 to 50 miles, Why does the EPA label say 35 miles?
• A. While the published EPA EV range for the Volt is an estimated 35 miles, the electric range that customers actually experience may be higher or lower than 35 due the driver’s technique, the terrain, battery age and the outdoor temperature. On a full charge, most customers under moderate conditions will experience an estimated 25 to 50(1) miles of EV range. The high range of 50 miles is based on ideal circumstances – conservative driving using no air conditioning in mild outdoor temperatures. The 25 mile range represents a slightly more aggressive driving style using the heater in the ECO setting in cold outdoor temperatures of 25 degrees F. 1. EV range claim is derived from EPA testing methodology. 50 miles is based on Urban Federal Test Procedure, which represents a miserly driver using no air conditioning in mild outdoor temperatures. 25 miles is based on a slightly more aggressive driving style using the heater in ECO setting at 74 degrees with cold outdoor temperatures of 25 de
