1. What is kWh per mile?

kWh per mile is a measure of electric vehicle energy efficiency, showing how many kilowatt-hours of electricity are used to travel one mile. It's the electric equivalent of miles per gallon for gasoline vehicles.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• kWh — Total kilowatt-hours consumed
• Miles — Distance traveled in miles

Explanation: This calculation gives you the energy consumption rate of an electric vehicle.

3. Importance of kWh per mile Calculation

Details: Knowing your kWh per mile helps estimate charging costs, compare vehicle efficiency, and plan trips. Lower values indicate better efficiency.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total kWh consumed and miles driven. Both values must be positive numbers. For best accuracy, measure over a full charge cycle.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good kWh per mile value?
A: Most EVs range 0.25-0.35 kWh/mile. Values under 0.25 are excellent, over 0.4 may indicate inefficiency.

Q2: How does kWh per mile compare to MPGe?
A: MPGe converts kWh to gasoline energy equivalents (33.7 kWh = 1 gallon gas equivalent). Both measure efficiency but present it differently.

Q3: Does weather affect kWh per mile?
A: Yes, cold weather typically increases kWh per mile due to battery performance and cabin heating.

Q4: How can I improve my kWh per mile?
A: Drive at moderate speeds, minimize rapid acceleration, use regenerative braking, and reduce climate control usage.

Q5: Should I calculate this over multiple trips?
A: For the most accurate average, calculate over several charge cycles and different driving conditions.