How can Lordstown think these figures are acceptable?
The embattled Lordstown Endurance does not live up to its name, as proven by its terrible EPA-estimated range figure. First discovered by InsideEVs, the 2023 Lordstown Endurance can only cover 174 miles on a single charge. The MPG equivalent figures are even more terrible, with the Endurance only achieving 49/46/48 (city, highway, and combined) MPGe.
CarBuzz is of the opinion that MPG-equivalent figures are silly and confusing, but luckily the EPA also provides a far more important figure. We're talking about kWh/100 miles, which is the true measure of how efficient the overall package is. According to the EPA, the Lordstown drains its battery at a rate of 48 kWh/100 miles, which is actually quite good in this segment.
To determine why the rating was so terrible, you must dive deeper into the actual test cycle and look at the measured energy consumption, including charging losses. These figures are provided in Wh/mi or watt-hour per mile. On the combined cycle, the Endurance uses 702 Wh per mile, and in the city, it drops down to 688 Wh per mile. The all-electric truck performs at its worst on the freeway, consuming 733 Wh per mile. If you're on the highway traveling between towns, the most you can expect from this truck is 169 miles.
In short, it's just not good enough in a world where 300 miles is quickly becoming the norm. Earlier this year, Chevy's all-electric work truck received a 450-mile rating from the EPA.
Compared to its main rivals, the range is also poor. A Ford F-150 Lightning with a Standard Range battery can manage 240 miles between charges, while the Rivian R1T can cover nearly 290 miles.
What makes the range even more disappointing is the Endurance's battery pack. The Standard Range pack in the Ford is 98 kWh, while the Rivian uses a 105 kWh pack. The Endurance ships standard with a 109 kWh pack, which means its rivals beat it with fewer kWh on board. A base Tesla Model S has a 100 kWh battery and achieves 405 miles on a single charge.
In our screengrab, we also included the Mazda MX-30, which has the lowest range of any electric vehicle currently on sale in the USA. It uses a 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery providing 100 miles of range. While not directly comparable to the Endurance, the fact that the Endurance and MX-30 are in the same conversation range-wise is shocking.
Things may have been looking up for the Endurance, but this latest news might be the final nail in the coffin. While it's built in the USA, it does not qualify for the $7,500 tax credit. That's another loss compared to its main rival.
It may be time to rename it the Lordstown Impotence.
Keyword: Lordstown Endurance EPA Figures Reveal Bottom-Of-The-Class Range