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The test, reported by the Australian newspaper, demonstrated that certain EVs' on-road performance did not match their promotional figures. For example, the 2023 BYD Atto 3, which boasts a laboratory range of 480 kilometers, managed only 369 kilometers in real-world testing — a 23% shortfall. Similarly, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 was found to deliver just 86% of its advertised range, falling 14% below expectations.
These figures underscore a common issue: the advertised range is typically based on controlled laboratory conditions that often fail to reflect everyday driving scenarios influenced by variables such as traffic, terrain, weather, and driving habits.