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How Far Can You Drive an EV in Winter Conditions: 10 Popular Models Tested
How Far Can You Drive an EV in Winter Conditions: 10 Popular Models Tested

29 Mar 2022, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Winter cold significantly affects EV range so the guys at What Car? tested 10 popular models to see how much range they drop in winter conditions

 
Tesla and Polestar Fail to Deliver Promised EPA Range in Edmunds's Tests – Again
Tesla and Polestar Fail to Deliver Promised EPA Range in Edmunds's Tests – Again

17 Mar 2022, 23:32 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Edmunds updated its real-world range tests, and Tesla keeps failing to deliver what its EPA numbers show – especially after it increased them

 
Tesla Owner Shares Candid Impression on Almost Everything the Company Could Do Better
Tesla Owner Shares Candid Impression on Almost Everything the Company Could Do Better

13 Mar 2022, 21:05 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / He wrote a text on a Facebook group that was surprisingly well-received by the community, which tells Tesla it has to be aware of all the points he raises

 
The Used Electric Vehicle Market Looks Promising, but There's a Trade-Off
The Used Electric Vehicle Market Looks Promising, but There's a Trade-Off

10 Mar 2022, 08:21 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Rory Reid of AutoTrader owns a used electric Nissan Leaf, he admits it was a bargain, but warns prospective used EV owners of a few pitfalls

 
Ford Tests F-150 Lightning in Slippery Conditions in Alaska
Ford Tests F-150 Lightning in Slippery Conditions in Alaska

3 Mar 2022, 13:44 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Unfortunately, the company did not reveal how the electric pickup truck did regarding heating capabilities and if door handles work as they should

 
Elon Musk Considers That 600+ Miles Electric Vehicles Are Nonsense, This Is Not the Goal
Elon Musk Considers That 600+ Miles Electric Vehicles Are Nonsense, This Is Not the Goal

3 Mar 2022, 11:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk said Tesla could've launched a 600-miles Model S a year ago, but that would've made the car worse. 400 miles is more than enough, he says

 
What Should You Consider Before Buying an EV?
What Should You Consider Before Buying an EV?

28 Nov 2021, 22:13 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / If you think it is enough that it can be charged, you may be on the verge of making a lousy deal. These are things you should have in mind.

 
GAC Aion LX Plus Gets 1,008 Km (626 Mi) of Range With 144.4-kWh Battery Pack
GAC Aion LX Plus Gets 1,008 Km (626 Mi) of Range With 144.4-kWh Battery Pack

8 Nov 2021, 17:39 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Although that is impressive, it is also an example of what Lucid calls “dumb range increase,” as working on energy efficiency would be better

 
How To Take a Range Anxiety-Free Road Trip in an Electric Vehicle
How To Take a Range Anxiety-Free Road Trip in an Electric Vehicle

2 Aug 2021, 15:25 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Although road tripping in an EV is not as worry-free as it is in a gas-powered car, these simple tips can easily cure range anxiety

 
Volvo Is Working With Northvolt to Deliver EVs With 1,000 Km of Range
Volvo Is Working With Northvolt to Deliver EVs With 1,000 Km of Range

30 Jun 2021, 17:44 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The idea is to improve lithium-ion cell technology to increase energy density. Volvo also promised faster charging but did not disclose how.

 
VW ID.4 Achieves 528 Km (328 Mi) of Range in Road Test at 90 KPH
VW ID.4 Achieves 528 Km (328 Mi) of Range in Road Test at 90 KPH

29 Jun 2021, 04:33 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Christian Stadler managed to beat the 260 mi EPA range by a large margin even with climate control turned on throughout the journey.

 
Lucid Teases Tesla Model S Plaid, Calls Air Leader of the (Battery) Pack
Lucid Teases Tesla Model S Plaid, Calls Air Leader of the (Battery) Pack

11 Jun 2021, 19:49 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / As the company states in its tweet, let’s be honest: when it comes to electric cars, it’s all about the range – and the Model S Plaid loses in that matter

 
Huge EV Range Test in Norway Shows Tesla's Lead Is Quickly Evaporating
Huge EV Range Test in Norway Shows Tesla's Lead Is Quickly Evaporating

7 Jun 2021, 16:34 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / If we're to believe Elon Musk, the fact the industry is catching up is actually "mission accomplished" for his company—but we don't tend to do that

 
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Loses Range Test to VW ID.4—Surprised?
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Loses Range Test to VW ID.4—Surprised?

24 Apr 2021, 05:36 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The impressive EPA ratings for Tesla's models once again prove impossible to recreate in the real-world, and by quite some margin

 
Tesla Proves It Is a Sore Loser After Test Reveals Inflated EPA Range Ratings
Tesla Proves It Is a Sore Loser After Test Reveals Inflated EPA Range Ratings

25 Mar 2021, 15:02 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The unbeatable range of Tesla EVs is one of their most important selling points, but independent real-world tests tend to show not all is as it seems

 
Mercedes-Benz Suggests EQS Range May Exceed the Promised 435 Miles (700 Km)
Mercedes-Benz Suggests EQS Range May Exceed the Promised 435 Miles (700 Km)

7 Jan 2021, 14:28 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The first thing anyone looks for if there's footage of the dashboard of an unreleased EV is any information about its maximum range - right?

 
Euro-Spec Kia Sorento PHEV Range Way Better Than U.S. Model, But There's a Catch
Euro-Spec Kia Sorento PHEV Range Way Better Than U.S. Model, But There's a Catch

17 Dec 2020, 14:16 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Kia is now starting the production process for the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid SUV, and Old Continent buyers will get the first deliveries early next year

 
Ford Mustang Mach-E Efficiency Has It Trailing Competitors, Especially Model Y
Ford Mustang Mach-E Efficiency Has It Trailing Competitors, Especially Model Y

15 Dec 2020, 08:57 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The Ford Mustang Mach-E will offer a decent maximum range, but it needs an oversized battery to do so which adds cost and weight

 
Real-World Range Test Casts Shadow Over EPA's Tesla Ratings, Entire Procedure
Real-World Range Test Casts Shadow Over EPA's Tesla Ratings, Entire Procedure

21 Nov 2020, 16:21 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The EPA can hide behind the fact it offers equal chances to all manufacturers and it's up to them to choose the light or heavy test cycle

 
Why Tesla Has Double the Range of the Porsche Taycan: Engineering Explained
Why Tesla Has Double the Range of the Porsche Taycan: Engineering Explained

4 Sep 2020, 19:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Range isn't actually hurting sales of the Porsche Taycan Turbo, but everybody wants to know the tricks Tesla does to get twice more