Glossary / General

WLTP range

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Too Afraid to Ask

WLTP range is a lab test that tells you how far the electric car can go on one charge under typical driving conditions.

Technical Definition

WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) is a standardized test that estimates real‑world electric range. Porsche quotes 642 km for the Cayenne EV.

Hear It Discussed

"A WLTP range of 329 kilometers, DC charging at 90 kilowatts... for over 455 kilometers WLTP."
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"It will cost north of $100,000 in all trims when it comes to the United States next year, and it's boasting 700-plus kilometers of WLTP-rated range,"
Episode 554: Rivian R2 Pricing Revealed Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast 52:41

"And for that, you lose 100 kilometers of WLTP range and a lot of features."
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