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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
11:30 Ford F-150 Lightning real-world towing test: How far can it go?

Ford F-150 Lightning real-world towing test: How far can it go?

Trucks can lose about 50% of their range while towing. This family wants to see if they can count on that estimate.
By Brian Potter 15 August 2022
2023 Porsche Taycan RWD: InsideEVs 70 mph range test

2023 Porsche Taycan RWD: InsideEVs 70 mph range test

We're the first to test out the Taycan with the new software.
By Brian Potter 15 August 2022
Porsche Taycan software update brings range, charging power gains

Porsche Taycan software update brings range, charging power gains

2020-2022 Taycan owners need to visit a Porsche workshop to bring their older EVs up to the software level of the 2023 Taycan.
By Brian Potter 21 July 2022
09:08 UK: Tyres with low rolling resistance help fuel mileage, hurt wet traction

UK: Tyres with low rolling resistance help fuel mileage, hurt wet traction

Tyre Reviews looks at ways to improve fuel economy with tyre choice.
By Brian Potter 19 July 2022
Tesla Model X and Y reach Mount Everest base camp

Tesla Model X and Y reach Mount Everest base camp

The Teslas reached an altitude of over 5,000 metres (16,400 feet).
By Brian Potter 18 July 2022
11:47 UK: How far will they go - Ferrari 308 vs BMW i3 on £10 worth of energy

UK: How far will they go - Ferrari 308 vs BMW i3 on £10 worth of energy

Not the most scientific test but it's fun to watch.
By Brian Potter 15 July 2022
Tesla Model 3: Efficient on paper, but really depends on the driver

Tesla Model 3: Efficient on paper, but really depends on the driver

If you drive it like you stole it or kick up the heat or AC to the max, it's not going to be that efficient.
By Brian Potter 12 July 2022
22:12 Watch this Tesla Model Y Performance from Germany get range tested

Watch this Tesla Model Y Performance from Germany get range tested

According to Bjørn Nyland, it can go 317 miles at 56 mph.
By Brian Potter 20 June 2022
15:42 UK: Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: 375-mile range and charging race

UK: Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: 375-mile range and charging race

How do the Ioniq 5 and Model Y stack up when driving at the same speed at the same time on the same roads?
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
11:01 Watch this VW e-Golf battery degradation test after 6-Years/30k miles

Watch this VW e-Golf battery degradation test after 6-Years/30k miles

The estimated range and battery capacity drop is less than 7%.
By Brian Potter 05 May 2022
Polestar 2 gets slight bump in range, other updates

Polestar 2 gets slight bump in range, other updates

The output of the electric motor increases, too.
By Brian Potter 28 April 2022
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