How Does Using Windshield Wipers Affect an EV’s Driving Range?

Currently, the typical driving range of an EV is between 300 and 400 miles.

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The actual number depends on various factors, including the types of electrical components and operating time.

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One of the big concerns on a rainy day is how much energy the windshield wipers require.

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How much do they also impact the driving range?

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Although the energy used by electric vehicles is considerable, it is dispersed over multiple pieces of machinery.

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A mathematical formula is used to determine the amount of energy that each component consumes.

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Each electric vehicle will list its estimated kWh/100 miles energy consumption and efficiency.

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For instance, the Tesla Model 3 uses an average of 23.7 kWh/100 miles for one hour of use.

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Usually, a wiper motor consumes less than 50 Watts of power.

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However, the majority of these wiper blades would operate on far less.

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For this, 3–4 kilowatts per hour of energy is required to power everything.

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This equates to a 5.16-mile reduction in the battery's practical driving range.

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Therefore, turning off the wipers would only save you.006 miles, which is not very much.

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This country offers vehicle drivers roughly $4,000 in exchange for switching electric bikes

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