Electric motor power output, battery size, weight, and aerodynamics are all factors that affect an EV’s overall range. But the answer to building a long-range EV isn't as simple as plopping in a big ol’ battery pack. Whether it’s on the basis of cost, weight, or vehicle packaging, big batteries just aren’t always the answer. One factor that’s well-known to EV veterans but becoming increasingly important as electric adoption spreads isn’t just range—it’s efficiency.
