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A Battery Electric Toyota bZ4X driving in the countryside

Maximise your electric range


The distance an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle between charges is known as range, and is determined by the type and size of the battery. As with any vehicle, however it is powered, range also depends on a number of factors such as weather and driving style. Choose the best powertrain for your lifestyle. Explore our electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid cars to find your perfect model.

Battery Electric

  • Pure-electric driving

  • Plug-in to charge you car using at home, or at one of the many public chargers available

  • Benefit from off-peak energy tariffs when charging at home

  • Zero tailpipe emissions

Profile of a Battery Electric Toyota bZ4X

What affects the range of an electric car?

When driving a battery electric vehicle, there are a number of different factors which will impact your range. Read on to discover the most common influences, and tips on how to maximise your range.
Toyota bZ4X outside
Outside temperature

Although you can’t control the weather, it is important to know that temperature is one of the biggest factors which will impact your range. In colder weather, your range will be lower, and your car will need charging more often.

Electric Driving Range FAQs:

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The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) test is used to measure fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from vehicles.

 

Figures are provided for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO₂ figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results. Please visit the Vehicle Certification Agency website for the latest information.

Use our helpful tips on how to increase your range.

*Electric range figures are the maximum official (WLTP) test values provided for comparison purposes, and can vary depending on factors such as selected grade and transmission, accessories fitted (post registration), driving style, weather conditions, speed, vehicle and battery age and vehicle load. Figures obtained after full battery charge. It is best to only compare electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect your real life driving results.

^According to DfT statistics. (Source: 2019 National Travel Survey (publishing.service.gov.uk)