Range Anxiety - What is it and Why You Don’t Need to Worry

Over the past few years, we’ve all witnessed how the increased popularity of electric cars has transformed the motor industry. Whilst the growth of the EVs is a positive step, introducing a new way of driving still comes with a few uncertainties.

As a result, drivers looking to make the change to electric may have concerns about the range EVs can travel before needing to refuel. This has been labelled as ‘range anxiety’. However, nowadays it’s never been easier to go emission-free. Let’s tackle exactly what EV range anxiety is and find out more about why it’s no longer something for prospective EV owners to worry about.

What is EV range anxiety?

Range anxiety refers to the concern that an electric car’s range is not long enough to reach the destination. In the past, electric car range anxiety has often been considered as one of the major barriers facing drivers who want to switch to an electric car. This was prevalent a few years ago when EVs were just emerging, but it no longer has such an impact.

Do we still need to have range anxiety?

Nowadays, it’s fair to say that EV range anxiety is generally unwarranted. Over the past couple of years, there have been huge advancements in EV battery technology. This means that car manufacturers can build electric cars with much longer electric-only ranges.

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the average electric car in the UK can cover more than 230 miles on a single charge. Therefore, most EVs can easily meet every day driving needs, and many are also capable of completing longer distance journeys on just one charge. Combine that with the increasing number of public charging stations and range anxiety should be a thing of the past.