Glossary / General

CLTC

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

CLTC is a test that measures how far an electric car can go on one charge in China. It’s similar to the EPA test used in the U.S., but usually gives a higher range number.

Technical Definition

CLTC stands for China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle, a standardized driving test used in China to estimate electric vehicle range.

Hear It Discussed

"[363.7s] ...500 kilometers of electric only range on CLTC, 800-volt architecture, [370.5s] and an 80% charge in 30 minutes... [403.5s] ...Range stands at 720 kilometers on CLTC."
CHINA: Large SUVs Dominate New Models, Leapmotor Debuts D19 and VW Launches ID. UNYX 08 | 17 Apr 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 06:03

"according to china's cltc test which this article makes clear is not as strict as the wltp one we use over here"
Bit like snow - 7 July 2026 Motoring Podcast - News Show 38:03

"Obviously, this is CLTC and very much on the more ambitious side of things."
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