Does an electric car really pay off for everyone, or was it an incomplete promise? If you sold your combustion engine car thinking you'd be driving for free, prepare for a reality check. In this episode of Beyond Science, Sérgio Sacani and engineer Ricardinho (ACF Performance) analyze what happens when you put an electric vehicle at 100 km/h on the highway.

Understand why aerodynamic drag becomes the biggest enemy of the battery and the unforgiving physics behind "range anxiety"—the terror of seeing the range plummet far from your destination. Furthermore, Ricardinho opens the calculator and shows that, without a solar panel at home, the cost of fast charging at public charging stations can be more expensive than fueling a modern turbocharged car with ethanol.

You'll also understand:
• Why the electric motor is unbeatable in urban traffic with regenerative braking
• The effect of aerodynamic drag and why energy is lost forever on the road
• The psychological terror of calculating the mileage to the next charger
• The real financial mathematics (in reais) of 120 kW fast charging
• How instant torque and regeneration cause premature tire wear
• What is the only scenario where the electric car reaches its peak fuel efficiency

Have you ever experienced this range problem on the road, or do you own an electric car and think it's really worth it? Watch until the end and leave your story in the comments!

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