The average electric car’s WLTP range grew from 270 km in 2013 to 492 km in 2026. Measured across 2,795 electric variants.
The average new EV now travels around 492 km on a charge (WLTP).
| Period | WLTP range (km) | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 270 | 15 |
| 2014 | 229 | 15 |
| 2015 | 326 | 19 |
| 2016 | 365 | 34 |
| 2017 | 281 | 35 |
| 2018 | 369 | 30 |
| 2019 | 337 | 82 |
| 2020 | 334 | 197 |
| 2021 | 385 | 254 |
| 2022 | 420 | 290 |
| 2023 | 446 | 366 |
| 2024 | 495 | 487 |
| 2025 | 503 | 455 |
| 2026 | 492 | 516 |
Average manufacturer-quoted WLTP combined range (km) of battery-electric cars, grouped by first model year. One row per variant. Real-world range is typically 15–25% lower.