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How to use this calculator.
A simplified distance budget; it does not locate chargers or model charging curves.
Start with your inputs
Enter journey (km), starting usable range (km), range added per stop (km), minutes per stop. Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Journey (km) | 600 |
| Starting usable range (km) | 250 |
| Range added per stop (km) | 200 |
| Minutes per stop | 30 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, required stops is 2. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Required stops | 2 |
| Charging minutes | 60 |
How this is calculated
Required stops
max(0,roundUp((a-b) ÷ c))
Charging minutes
max(0,roundUp((a-b) ÷ c)) × d
Symbols and units
- a
- Journey (km)
- b
- Starting usable range (km)
- c
- Range added per stop (km)
- d
- Minutes per stop
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Calculation steps and notation
max(x, y, …) selects the largest value.
roundUp(x) rounds up to the next whole number. Values within two floating-point rounding units of an integer are treated as that integer.
Assumptions and limits
A simplified distance budget; it does not locate chargers or model charging curves.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Required stops; Charging minutes. The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: A simplified distance budget; it does not locate chargers or model charging curves.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
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Review status
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