Ford Mustang Mach-E driving
All-wheel-drive in an EV means better performance but less range.
  • All-wheel drive has different advantages and disadvantages in electric cars. 
  • AWD EVs have an extra motor, which consumes more energy and decreases range. 
  • For some buyers, AWD capability may not be worth the reduced driving range. 

The new wave of electric vehicles is shaking up the way people think about buying cars. Instead of miles per gallon, EV shoppers are thinking hard about range. On top of size and price, buyers also need to consider things like charging speed.