WASHINGTON : The U.S. Energy Department on Monday proposed reducing electric vehicles' mileage ratings to meet government fuel economy requirements, a move that could force automakers to sell more low-emissions cars or improve conventional models.
Environmental groups note fuel economy ratings for EVs is far higher for determining CAFE compliance than those listed on the government's consumer website. A Volkswagen ID.4 EV with a current 380.6 MPGe under CAFE would get 107.4 MPGe under the DOE proposal, while a Ford F-150 EV drops from 237.1 to 67.1 MPGe and Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid falls from 88.2 to 59.5 MPGe.
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