The EV Range Myth: Why Less is More

NIO just confirmed: ultra-long-range EVs aren't what most drivers actually need. Their 150 kWh

battery, good for over 1,000 km, was quietly stopped because almost no

one used it. Customers preferred cheaper, smaller packs. China's battery-swap network made range anxiety

a non-issue. Average drivers go 30-40 miles daily. Most EVs already offer 200-300 miles

of range. The future is smart charging, access, and infrastructure.

Not just bigger batteries. Bigger batteries add cost, weight,

and carbon without solving real problems. Home charging reduces costs and meets most daily needs

effortlessly. Range anxiety is now psychological, not technological. The tech is