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.