Chinese EV Times

Range & charging

CLTC, WLTP and EPA range explained

A range figure only becomes useful when you know its test cycle, powertrain and exact trim.

Keep the test cycle attached

Our catalog records CLTC electric range as CLTC. It does not convert that number into WLTP or EPA. EPA uses laboratory procedures and adjustments for its own labels. A universal conversion multiplier is not part of this database. When comparing two cars, first check whether their quoted figures use the same cycle.

Electric range and combined range answer different questions

For a plug-in hybrid or range extender, use the electric-only field to research battery driving. The combined field includes fuel and electricity and keeps its separately reported cycle. Do not put that figure beside a BEV’s electric range as if both describe one battery charge. An empty combined-range field means the source did not establish a value.

Check the trim, then plan the journey

A model page can cover several batteries and drivetrains. Its headline maximum and its starting price may belong to different trims. Open the specification table and source passport before selecting a car. For a journey, leave room for your route, weather, charging stops and arrival reserve; a catalog maximum is not a trip guarantee.