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Industry Volvo & Polestar initiate first ever over-the-air software update

Volvo & Polestar initiate first ever over-the-air software update

Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 will get more range and a DC charging speed increase.
By Mark Kane 27 February 2021
02:47 Green Mercedes-AMG S63e spied silently stalking Nurburgring

Mercedes-AMG S63e spied silently stalking Nurburgring

The hybrid S63e is almost here.
By Chris Okula 17 January 2021
18:43 Range / Efficiency UK-based BMW 730d travels 900 miles on single tank to prove diesel's not dead

UK-based BMW 730d travels 900 miles on single tank to prove diesel's not dead

Almost 44 mpg is a very solid result for a two-tonne non-hybrid luxury limo.
By Anthony Karr 13 January 2021
Range / Efficiency UK reviewer asks if Porsche Panamera PHEV is s worthy Taycan alternative

UK reviewer asks if Porsche Panamera PHEV is s worthy Taycan alternative

The Taycan has proven really popular for Porsche, but should you hold off buying one and look at a Panamera plug-in instead?
By Andrei Nedelea 05 January 2021
Range / Efficiency We tested the real world range of nine small EVs in Italy

We tested the real world range of nine small EVs in Italy

All cars cost under €40,000 and our Italian team drove them until they could be driven no more.
By Andrei Nedelea 30 December 2020
Range / Efficiency Tesla Model 3's IPM-SynRM electric motor explained

Tesla Model 3's IPM-SynRM electric motor explained

The use of Internal Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor improves efficiency by a few percent compared to an induction motor.
By Mark Kane 26 December 2020
Range / Efficiency Fully Charged tests Porsche Taycan Turbo’s cold weather range

Fully Charged tests Porsche Taycan Turbo’s cold weather range

Conditions were not only cold, but also damp making for an accurate wintertime test.
By Andrei Nedelea 18 December 2020
Supercars Which supercars can go farthest on a single tank of fuel?

Which supercars can go farthest on a single tank of fuel?

Spoiler: one of the top three isn't a hybrid.
By Jacob Oliva 07 December 2020
Range / Efficiency British motoring press tries the Fiat 500e - UK review roundup

British motoring press tries the Fiat 500e - UK review roundup

They like it, they like it a lot.
By Andrei Nedelea 03 December 2020
18:20 Green XL1 is possibly the rarest production Volkswagen in history

XL1 is possibly the rarest production Volkswagen in history

Trust us the XL1 is the most interesting modern VW.
By Chris Okula 29 November 2020
Range / Efficiency Green NCAP starts to rank the cleanest cars for sale in Europe

Green NCAP starts to rank the cleanest cars for sale in Europe

The only two EVs tested so far – the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Renault Zoe – got five stars.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 27 November 2020
Range / Efficiency Tesla to improve range of existing models: 435 miles

Tesla to improve range of existing models: 435 miles

Some models under development will offer 621 miles of range.
By Mark Kane 26 November 2020
Range / Efficiency New heating concept to save up to 6% of EV range

New heating concept to save up to 6% of EV range

It should also help to reach the desired temperature in shorter time.
By Mark Kane 23 November 2020
Official Tesla Model 3 Now Quicker, Plus Chrome Delete, Power Trunk, Console

Tesla Model 3 Now Quicker, Plus Chrome Delete, Power Trunk, Console

It's now official, the Tesla Model 3 is quicker, it has more range, and it has been 'refreshed' in many ways.
By Steven Loveday 18 October 2020
Range / Efficiency Tesla: Significant range increase (30%) possible without new chemistry

Tesla: Significant range increase (30%) possible without new chemistry

Cell form factor and cell vehicle integration will improve EV range by almost a third without switching to a new chemistry.
By Mark Kane 24 September 2020
Range / Efficiency Are electric cars cheaper to operate than petrol cars?

Are electric cars cheaper to operate than petrol cars?

Let's find out.
By InsideEVs Editorial Team 18 September 2020
Range / Efficiency Lucid Air will be fastest charging EV, adds 300 miles of range in 20 minutes

Lucid Air will be fastest charging EV, adds 300 miles of range in 20 minutes

Forward-looking Lucid also baked V2G capability into their home charging equipment.
By Tom Moloughney 24 August 2020
Range / Efficiency Renault Twingo Z.E. will go further than previously anticipated

Renault Twingo Z.E. will go further than previously anticipated

The final WLTP range rating is several percent higher than initially stated.
By Mark Kane 17 August 2020
Range / Efficiency Hyundai Kona Electric achieves 637 miles on one charge

Hyundai Kona Electric achieves 637 miles on one charge

The result was achieved under controlled conditions, around a track, with hypermiling techniques applied.
By Andrei Nedelea 16 August 2020
Range / Efficiency Real-world range of BMW iX3 in question after this image surfaces

Real-world range of BMW iX3 in question after this image surfaces

We're keeping our fingers crossed that it's just an image, not a real-world result.
By Mark Kane 11 August 2020
Range / Efficiency Confirmed: Tesla Model Y with RWD & over 300 miles of range coming soon

Confirmed: Tesla Model Y with RWD & over 300 miles of range coming soon

It seems Tesla has ruled out Standard Range cars, as there will be no Model Y Standard Range.
By Steven Loveday 14 July 2020
Green Volvo BEVs to use Plugsurfing for public charging in Europe

Volvo BEVs to use Plugsurfing for public charging in Europe

Plugsurfing account and access to over 200,000 charging points to be included with every new all-electric Volvo.
By Mark Kane 26 June 2020
Green Latest update allows Tesla Model S/Model X to Supercharge at up to 225 kW

Latest update allows Tesla Model S/Model X to Supercharge at up to 225 kW

At 225 kW, the Model S/X almost matches the Model 3/Y (250 kW).
By Mark Kane 25 June 2020
Range / Efficiency New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

That's despite the introduction of a new, more "real-world" test in 2017.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
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