EV ownership guide

Does EV Tuning Affect Range?

There is no single range figure that can be applied to every modified electric vehicle. Energy consumption is influenced by how the vehicle is driven and by many conditions that exist regardless of tuning.

Power demand matters

Using stronger acceleration more frequently requires more energy. If additional performance is available and the driver regularly uses it, consumption can increase. If driving behaviour remains similar, the effect can be different.

Range already varies in normal use

Speed, temperature, heating or air-conditioning use, tyre condition, gradients, payload and traffic all affect energy consumption. For that reason, a single promised range change would be misleading.

What about recuperation?

Recuperation can recover some energy during suitable deceleration, but it does not create free energy. Its value depends on the driving situation and on how the vehicle manages regenerative braking at that moment.

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