The battery capacity of electric vehicles varies depending on the model and purpose, typically ranging from 30 to 100 kWh. For example, the battery capacity of Tesla Model S exceeds 100kWh, while the battery capacity of BYD Tang DMi is about 85kWh. For general household cars, the battery capacity is usually between 54 and 60Ah, which translates to approximately 22kWh in kilowatt hours.
Factors affecting battery capacity
Battery capacity is not the only factor determining a car’s range. The actual range will also be affected by various factors such as driving conditions, load, charging and discharging efficiency, road traffic conditions, temperature, and driving style. Especially in winter in the north, the range achievement rate of many electric vehicles may be less than 50%.
Comparison of battery capacity among different vehicle models
NIO ET7 150kWh Edition: Equipped with a 150kWh solid-state battery pack, the NEDC range is 1000 kilometers.
Avita 11 Ultra Long Range Single Motor Edition: Equipped with 90kWh and 116kWh ternary lithium-ion battery packs.
Mercedes EQS SUV 450: The battery capacity is 111.8 kWh, and the WLTP driving range can reach 670 kilometers.
BYD Tang: The battery capacity is about 85kWh.
Tengshi D9: The battery capacity is between 30 and 100kWh.
Jike 001: The battery capacity is between 30 and 100kWh.
NIO EC6: The battery capacity ranges from 30 to 100kWh.
Charging time and charging facilities
The charging time is affected by the configuration of the charging station and the charging rate. Although many cities are equipped with fast charging stations, the number and quality of charging stations may be low in third – and fourth tier cities or rural areas, making it difficult to achieve the nominal charging power. Therefore, when consumers choose electric vehicles, in addition to considering battery capacity, they also need to comprehensively consider various factors such as charging time, charging power, vehicle usage scenarios, after-sales service, and warranty period.