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      12-18-2019, 08:43 PM   #121
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While we are on the topic of EVs, I recently ran across a bombshell about EPA range. Apparently many cars are penalized for having different charging options (e.g. choosing to charge to 80% to avoid battery wear), and the EPA rates based on the manufacturer recommended charge level rather than a full charge. For some reason EPA lets Tesla rate at 100% battery despite having selectable charge levels.

Just getting this out there because it seems super important, most EV discussions end up boiling down to "meh, poor range" or something, when it seems that the playing field may be skewed.

https://www.greencarreports.com/news...-electric-cars
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