# EV Shoppers Have Range Questions That Dealers Can Answer

Recurrent’s research team surveyed 300 in-market EV shoppers to understand what influences their trust, confidence, and readiness to buy.

The results show a clear message to dealerships: **transparency sells.**

### **1. Shoppers want to base decisions on real-world data.**

When asked **“How much do you trust advertised range (EPA rating)?”**, shoppers said:

- **47%** – Fully trust
- **53%** – Do not fully trust

In other words, **half of EV shoppers still have lingering doubts** about official range numbers, and want more personalized, real-world context before buying.

When asked what would most increase their confidence in EV range:

- **69%** want to understand _how range changes with mileage_
- **64%** want insight into _how range changes as a car gets older_
- **58%** want clarity on _how manufacturers calculate and display range_
- **57%** want to know _how range changes in different weather_

These are exactly the questions Recurrent answers through real-world data from more than **30,000 EVs and 1 billion miles** on the road.

### **2. EV-specific data is the path trust and purchase readiness.**

In a [related study](/content/news/ev-shoppers-choose-car-dealers-with-better-data/index.html), **46% of shoppers said EV-specific information made them trust the dealership more**, while another 40% said it made them _more ready to buy_.

Shoppers who see detailed EV information trust both the car and the seller — accelerating purchase decisions and boosting engagement with your listings.

### **What This Means for Dealers**

**EV shoppers don’t just want to browse, they want confidence.**

Adding Recurrent’s [range, battery, and charging insights](/content/dealers/index.html) to dealership listings helps to:

- Stand out from generic inventory pages
- Build confidence and credibility with EV shoppers
- Convert curiosity into trust, and trust into sales