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Range / Efficiency Fisker Ocean has 440-mile WLTP range, more than any EV SUV in Europe

Fisker Ocean has 440-mile WLTP range, more than any EV SUV in Europe

The combined WLTP figure has exceeded Fisker's previous estimate of 390 miles for the range-topping Extreme trim.
By Brian Potter 1m ago
Lifestyle Lightship L1 electric caravan propels itself to maintain tow vehicle range

Lightship L1 electric caravan propels itself to maintain tow vehicle range

Self-propelled electric trailers are the answer for maintaining range while towing with an electric vehicle.
By Brian Potter 09 March 2023
Range / Efficiency Ford tests heated interior panels that could lead to more range in EVs

Ford tests heated interior panels that could lead to more range in EVs

The Blue Oval’s study revealed a potential range boost of five percent.
By Iulian Dnistran 25 February 2023
Range / Efficiency Porsche says one-pedal driving in EVs isn't efficient

Porsche says one-pedal driving in EVs isn't efficient

The German brand believes there’s a better way to preserve energy.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2023
Range / Efficiency How to maximise your electric car's range in cold winter weather

How to maximise your electric car's range in cold winter weather

Electric cars are known for losing efficiency in the winter. However, there are many ways to recuperate these losses.
By Brian Potter 06 February 2023
Range / Efficiency Mazda's USA CEO says longer-range EVs aren't sustainable

Mazda's USA CEO says longer-range EVs aren't sustainable

Mazda's only EV is the limited-production California-only MX-30 with 100 miles of range.
By Steven Loveday 04 February 2023
Green Watch how two Teslas traversed the longest road in the world

Watch how two Teslas traversed the longest road in the world

The team’s adventure started in Alaska and finished in Argentina.
By Brian Potter 06 January 2023
CES ZF heated seatbelt for electric vehicles boosts range in cold weather

ZF heated seatbelt for electric vehicles boosts range in cold weather

Range increases by up to 15 percent by reducing the energy needed to warm the cabin.
By Brian Potter 06 January 2023
Range / Efficiency UK: Here’s how quickly an EV’s battery will die if you drive fast

UK: Here’s how quickly an EV’s battery will die if you drive fast

Rory Reid of Top Gear fame and Alex Kersten put an old Nissan Leaf to the test.
By Brian Potter 06 January 2023
Range / Efficiency Maserati considers reducing its EVs' charging speed to lower weight, cost

Maserati considers reducing its EVs' charging speed to lower weight, cost

The automaker's head of electrification argues that fast charging capability adds unnecessary weight that dulls handling and performance.
By Brian Potter 05 January 2023
Range / Efficiency EV drivers adjust behaviour to deal with winter range issues - study

EV drivers adjust behaviour to deal with winter range issues - study

The study concludes that people are simply charging more often, and sometimes driving less often.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2022
Range / Efficiency Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo with trailer: What range should you expect?

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo with trailer: What range should you expect?

According to the test, it might lose around 40% of range when towing.
By Brian Potter 19 December 2022
Range / Efficiency Volkswagen ID. Buzz winter range test: noticeable decrease in the cold

Volkswagen ID. Buzz winter range test: noticeable decrease in the cold

At -4°C the driving range might be around one-fifth lower than at 10°C.
By Mark Kane 18 December 2022
Range / Efficiency Check out winter and cold weather EV range loss data from 7,000 cars

Check out winter and cold weather EV range loss data from 7,000 cars

All cars lose range in cold weather, but it's more notable in EVs. Why does it happen, and what should you expect?
By Brian Potter 15 December 2022
Range / Efficiency Elon Musk: Tesla Semi efficiency is 1.7 kWh/mile

Elon Musk: Tesla Semi efficiency is 1.7 kWh/mile

So is the battery "just" 850 kWh?
By Brian Potter 07 December 2022
Range / Efficiency 2024 Mercedes eSprinter efficiency test: Now this works

2024 Mercedes eSprinter efficiency test: Now this works

The new eSprinter struts its stuff from Stuggart to Munich and back on a single charge.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2022
Range / Efficiency Lucid CEO says EV efficiency is key when it comes to cheaper cars

Lucid CEO says EV efficiency is key when it comes to cheaper cars

The goal is to travel as far as possible with the smallest battery possible.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2022
Range / Efficiency Elon Musk: Fully loaded Tesla Semi just completed 500-mile drive

Elon Musk: Fully loaded Tesla Semi just completed 500-mile drive

Customer deliveries will begin within just a few days.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2022
Range / Efficiency Tesla Model 3 leads the pack in European efficiency test

Tesla Model 3 leads the pack in European efficiency test

The Model 3 has always been among the most efficient EVs, and now it tops Green NCAP's ratings.
By Brian Potter 09 November 2022
25:59 Range / Efficiency Watch Tesla Model 3 (LFP) driven until it stops: Fully discharged

Watch Tesla Model 3 (LFP) driven until it stops: Fully discharged

With about a 7 kWh battery buffer below the 0% state-of-charge, it has substantial range, but...
By Brian Potter 31 October 2022
15:57 Range / Efficiency Volkswagen ID. Buzz range test reveals very good results

Volkswagen ID. Buzz range test reveals very good results

The van happens to be relatively efficient, which helps it to exceed 200 miles (320 km).
By Brian Potter 25 October 2022
Range / Efficiency Hyundai Ioniq 6 cures range anxiety with 614 kilometres WLTP range

Hyundai Ioniq 6 cures range anxiety with 614 kilometres WLTP range

That's 382 miles.
By Brian Potter 05 October 2022
Rumours Future BMW EVs won't exceed 621 miles of range

Future BMW EVs won't exceed 621 miles of range

More range is simply not "necessary," BMW exec believes.
By Brian Potter 16 September 2022
Range / Efficiency BMW's upcoming Gen6 battery tech to offer 620 miles of range

BMW's upcoming Gen6 battery tech to offer 620 miles of range

The new, cylindrical cells are set to come to market in 2025.
By Brian Potter 16 September 2022
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