I thought I read here that take 40% off the EPA estimate for mileage and that should put you in the ballpark. So the Mazda going 60-70 miles is spot on. FUNNY how EPA doesn’t test HIGHWAY miles. Their numbers BANK on regenerative breaking to Boost/Juice the numbers.
Can’t recall where but I read an article about how the EV EPA numbers are cooked in an unrealistic test. The number suggested is to use 60 to 70% of the rated mileage to get the real world range.
The testing does not even use the AC or heater or drive a long distance without braking.
Too expensive
Not ready for prime time
Limited support network
Range inadequate
More expensive to operate than meets the eye (battery replacement and tire wear for starters)
Hazardous, I would never park one in the garage
Take a long time to charge
Limited charging locations
Unreliable charging locations
Accelerated battery wear with short cycle charging
Range anxiety with irregular driving or harsh conditions
Limited and hazardous materials
Extreme environmental and social damage from mining certain minerals for them
Disposal problems
Other than these few things they are just fine.