Extended-Range EVs Are Gaining Attention—but One Shift Could Leave Them Behind
Automakers are placing big bets on extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). These models promise electric driving without range anxiety. However, a growing shift in technology and infrastructure could make this strategy less relevant sooner than expected. Why Automakers Like Extended-Range EVs EREVs combine electric motors with a small gasoline engine. The engine acts as a generator…