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EPA numbers

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EPA numbers are ratings that tell you how efficient a car is, especially for electric vehicles. They help you know how far you can drive on a single charge.

Technical Definition

EPA numbers refer to the fuel economy ratings provided by the Environmental Protection Agency, which indicate how efficient a vehicle is in terms of energy consumption. In the context of electric vehicles, these numbers help consumers understand the range and efficiency of the vehicle's battery.

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"way, they're giving them the same EPA numbers, 321, 321. Easy to remember, which is still a really, really good number for a 69 kilowatt hour pack."

DAILY: Standard Range Tesla Model 3/Y, Ford Eyes Chinese Tech and Rivian Opens Charging Network | 08 Oct 2025 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 02:49

"I mean, I, when they do the EPA numbers for this, I'm sure they don't put, you know, they take the version without a bar on it and make it, because they're probably at the awareness to all the..."

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"If they look at EPA numbers, then having the stop start system there helps. Yeah, but if you're just going to turn it off every time you get in the car, it does not."

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