Electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo, according to a new AAA study released Tuesday.
An electric pickup truck can lose nearly 25% of its range when hauling loads about 100 pounds less than its maximum capacity, the study said.
"Range anxiety remains a top reason consumers are hesitant to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles to EVs," Adrienne Woodland, a AAA spokeswoman, said in a statement. "While this study may heighten concerns, it's worth remembering that excess weight reduces fuel economy in gas-powered vehicles too."
