Articles tagged "Range test"

For anyone considering an electric car, one number often stands out above all others: range. How far an EV can travel on a single charge is a top concern for buyers, and automakers rely on official estimates from the EPA and WLTP to advertise these...

The fear of being stranded with a dead battery on the side of the road? It is a real deal-breaker for many potential EV buyers. Automakers plaster impressive range figures on their websites, but how do these numbers hold up in the real world? To...

Electric trucks often present buyers with a tough choice: do you want rugged off-road looks, or do you want maximum driving range? The theory is that you can't have both. Chunky all-terrain tires and lifted suspensions might be great for tackling...

Hyundai has been expanding its electric range in recent years and the compact Inster is certainly among its most popular models. The tiny hatchback with rugged looks is by far the smallest electric model in the company’s portfolio and offers...

Renault was among the first manufacturers to ride the electric car wave in the early 2010s but despite the initial push, developments of new models decreased as competitors started to catch up. Now, Renault debuted a modern version of the iconic...

Electric cars are no different from their gas-powered cousins when it comes to this one thing: official range figures. Those "official" numbers are one thing, but real-world performance is what truly matters to drivers. A comprehensive test...

Alfa Romeo is a brand renowned for its extravagance, design heritage and racing pedigree. All Alfas incorporate iconic styling cues to always stand out in traffic and as the brand recently delved into the world of electric vehicles we were lucky...

The 3008 is one of Peugeot's best-selling vehicles and now for the first time ever it comes in fully electric flavor in the e-3008. It remains a small crossover SUV with extravagant styling both inside and out, only now it has a more slanted...

Electric cars, or EVs, are rapidly gaining traction as viable alternatives to traditional combustion engine vehicles. But people still worry about range and charging times, especially in cold weather, and often, those two are the main reasons for...

The BMW 5-Series Touring is one of the best-selling premium estates in the last 35 years and therefore a new model generation is a big thing in the industry. Even more so because for the first time ever, BMW is selling the 5-Series Touring as a...

The latest results from the renowned Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor magazine's El Prix EV winter range test are in. In a surprising turn of events, the Polestar 3 emerged victorious, achieving the second-best winter result ever...

In the latest video, the YouTube channel Car Explorers takes the new electric Macan 4 on a winter road trip from Stockholm to Dalarna, providing a comprehensive review of its performance, features, and overall driving experience. The Macan 4 is...

A recent range test conducted in the chilly Norwegian countryside pitted three new electric SUVs against each other: the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor, the Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro, and the Porsche Macan 4. The test, carried out by YouTube channel...

Mini created an instant hit by introducing the Countryman back in 2010. The small crossover/SUV mix quickly captured the hearts of Mini purists, but also attracted crowrds of new customers. For two generations it generated the majority of Mini sales...

The debate surrounding electric vehicles often centers on range anxiety – the fear of running out of battery power before reaching a charging station. While manufacturers provide estimated ranges, real-world performance often differs greatly from...

Mini is among the most recognizable automotive lifestyle brands thanks to its long history of making small cars that are proper fun to drive. Of course, evolving the same recognizable and cute design over the years is a key factor that keeps the...

Hyundai has has come out with a few truly exciting turbocharged petrol engines in its compact ICE-powered models. With the newest addition to the N lineup - the Ioniq 5 N, the company shows that you can also have a thrilling ride in the electric...

Maserati is one of the world's most recognizable brand names and is an echelon of luxury and prestige. Even though the brand has aimed at more mass-market models in recent years, its pure-bred roots allow it to maintain one of the best reputations...

The latest video by Bjørn Nyland, a popular YouTube creator focusing on electric cars, tests the range of the all-new Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro. Nyland, a seasoned journalist with experience in the automotive field, specifically investigates how this...

Tesla is now one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers and the Model 3 plays a major part in that achievement. The compact sedan debuted first in 2017 and recently got a significant update, known as Highland. The interior materials are...