Performance of Electric Vehicles (EV's)
Testing has demonstrated that EV acceleration, speed, and handling can equal or exceed that of conventional vehicles. EVs are also more energy efficient and produce less noise than gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles, particularly in stop-and-go traffic, because the engine does not run if the car is not moving. Currently, a large drawback is that the driving range of EVs is much less than that for gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles. Depending on battery type, climate, and terrain, an EV can travel from 40 to 120 miles on a single battery charge. There are also space considerations with EVs because their batteries can be large and heavy, resulting in less room for cargo or passengers.
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