range anxiety

American  

[reynj ang-zahy-i-tee] / ˈreɪndʒ æŋˌzaɪ ɪ ti /

noun

Informal.

1. the apprehension or fear that an electric vehicle’s battery will run out of power before reaching one’s intended destination or a charging station.

   Studies have shown that range anxiety is a major psychological obstacle in the quest to popularize the electric car.

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Etymology

Origin of range anxiety

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

EV charging projects are part of an effort to reduce emissions and help quell U.S. drivers’ worries that their batteries might run down on the road, known as “range anxiety.”

From The Wall Street Journal

After a single charging session, the car will be able to drive at least 329 miles, which ought to combat some customers’ range anxiety.

From Barron's

But range anxiety—the fear of running out of battery power while traveling long distances—remains a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the first nine months of this year, however, the market share has inched up to 25.6%, amid continuing concerns among some consumers over the higher cost for EVs and so-called range anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times

For potential EV drivers, there is also the question of battery size to reduce range anxiety.

From Science Daily