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Real-World Testing Finds EVs, Hybrids Miss Range and Fuel Targets

Results from the Australian Automobile Association highlighted significant gaps between manufacturers’ claims and real-world EV and hybrid performance.
Real-World Testing Finds EVs, Hybrids Miss Range and Fuel Targets
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Monica O’Shea
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New real-world testing has found several electric vehicle models sold in Australia are falling short of their advertised driving range, while many hybrid models are using more fuel than claimed.

Results from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) highlighted the extent of the gap between laboratory and real-world performance.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]