GLTC Calculator
The brochure says 705 km… but how far does it really go in Gulf heat with the AC on? Enter the advertised figure and compare all five standards.
Chinese EVs usually advertise the CLTC figure — the one in brochures and ads.
What is GLTC?
GLTC (Gulf Light-duty Test Cycle) is a standard developed by QEV specifically for the Gulf. Factory figures are measured in ideal conditions nothing like our reality: 45°C summers, AC running the whole trip, and highway speeds. GLTC condenses all of that into one realistic number: about 72% of the advertised Chinese figure (CLTC). It was also developed based on real member experiences — it is not an official metric certified by any organisation or government, just the number you can expect with normal Gulf driving.
FAQ
What is the GLTC standard?â–¾
GLTC (Gulf Light-duty Test Cycle) is a standard developed by QEV to estimate real-world EV range in the Gulf, accounting for hot weather, constant AC use and local driving style. It currently equals about 72% of the advertised CLTC figure. It was also developed from real member experiences and is not an official metric from any organisation or government — just the number to expect with normal Gulf driving.
What is the difference between CLTC, WLTP, NEDC and EPA?â–¾
CLTC is the Chinese test cycle and the most optimistic, as its test loop is slow with frequent stops. WLTP is the newer worldwide harmonised standard and the most accurate, while NEDC is the European standard still seen in some brochures, with figures between the two, and EPA is the strict American standard closest to real driving. Chinese EVs usually advertise CLTC figures, which makes the range look bigger than reality.
Why is real range lower than advertised?â–¾
Factory figures are measured in ideal mild conditions at low speeds without AC. In reality, highway speeds, air conditioning, load and tyre pressure all increase consumption and reduce range.
Is the GLTC result guaranteed?â–¾
GLTC is a guidance estimate, not a promise — actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and battery health. Use it as a Gulf-realistic reference instead of advertising numbers.
Standard conversions are guidance estimates based on test-cycle factors — actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and battery health.