Electric Car Range Test

Okay, folks, let’s dive straight into this epic electric car range test! We’ve got FIFTY-SEVEN cars, all hitting the track at a constant ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY kilometers per hour. Let’s see who comes out on top!

First up, we have the Mazda MX-THIRTY, managing a respectable ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY kilometers. Not bad for a smaller vehicle, but it definitely shows the limitations of smaller battery packs at higher speeds.

Next, the Honda e clocks in at ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE kilometers. Again, a smaller car, and that consistent speed really takes its toll on the range. Interesting to see how it compares to the next few.

The Peugeot e Rifter surprised me a bit with ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR kilometers. It’s a larger vehicle, so that extra space likely impacts the range, but it’s still a decent showing.

Following closely behind is the Opel Combo e-Life, achieving ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY kilometers. These compact vans are proving to be surprisingly competitive in this test.

The MG FIVE manages ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHT kilometers. A solid performance, showing that even some more affordable EVs can hold their own at this speed.

Now we’re getting into the more substantial vehicles. The Mercedes EQB THREE FIFTY boasts ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE point FIVE kilometers. That extra battery capacity really makes a difference.

The SsangYong Korando e-motion follows closely with TWO HUNDRED AND TWO kilometers. A very respectable range for a crossover SUV at this speed.

The VW ID.THREE Pro is next, achieving TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN kilometers. A strong contender, and a car we’ve seen perform well in other range tests.

The Toyota bZ FOUR X manages TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN kilometers. A very similar result to the ID.THREE Pro, highlighting the competitive nature of this segment.

The MG Marvel R Performance pushes the boundaries a bit further, reaching TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY kilometers. The «Performance» moniker seems to be paying off in terms of range in this specific test.

The Mercedes EQA TWO FIFTY clocks in at TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO kilometers. Another strong showing from Mercedes, demonstrating their commitment to EV technology.

The Cupra Born ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY kW achieves TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE kilometers. A very impressive result for a sporty hatchback.

The Volvo XC FORTY Recharge manages TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN kilometers. Volvo’s commitment to sustainability is clearly reflected in its EV performance.

The Citroen e-C4X comes in at TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE kilometers. A significant jump, showing that some design choices can really optimize range.

The Subaru Solterra delivers TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE kilometers. A solid performance from a brand new player in the EV market.

And finally, for this part of the test, the Opel Zafira e-Life M takes the lead with TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-NINE kilometers. A fantastic result, demonstrating the potential of larger EVs. But there are still many more cars to test! Stay tuned for Part TWO!

Okay, folks, let’s dive straight into the results of our epic electric car endurance test! We’ve got FIFTY-SEVEN cars, all cruising at a constant ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY kilometers per hour on a closed track, and we’re seeing just how far they can go on a single charge. Let’s start with some of the shorter-range vehicles.

In FORTY-FIRST place, we have the Polestar TWO LR AWD, managing TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN kilometers. Not a bad showing, but certainly not a leader in this pack. Then, at number FORTY, the Hyundai Ioniq FIVE SR RWD eked out TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY kilometers. A slight improvement, but still within a relatively close range of the Polestar. Next up, in position THIRTY-NINE, the Aiways UFIVE managed TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE kilometers. A noticeable jump, showing the impact of even small design differences on range.

The Renault Megane E-TECH SIXTY came in at THIRTY-EIGHT, achieving TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINE kilometers. We’re starting to see a bit more variation now. The MG ZS EV, at number THIRTY-SEVEN, surprised us a bit with TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-TWO kilometers. It’s always interesting to see how different vehicle classes perform under these conditions. Then, in THIRTY-SIXTH place, the Mercedes EQV THREE HUNDRED managed TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOUR kilometers. A luxury vehicle holding its own! And right behind it, in THIRTY-FIFTH, the BMW iX ONE xDriveTHIRTY also achieved TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOUR kilometers. A close race there!

The Kia e-Soul, at number THIRTY-FOUR, managed TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY kilometers. A solid performance. Moving up the ranks, the Hyundai Ioniq FIVE LR AWD, in THIRTY-THIRD place, showed its mettle with TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-NINE kilometers. A significant improvement over its sibling, the SR RWD. The Renault Zoe E-TECH, at number THIRTY-TWO, achieved TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE kilometers. A respectable result for this popular city car. Then, in THIRTY-FIRST place, the BMW iFOUR M FIFTY managed TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE kilometers. A strong performance from a performance-oriented EV.

The VW ID. Buzz Pro, at number THIRTY, surprised many with its THREE HUNDRED AND ONE kilometers. This van proved it has more than just style. The Kia EV SIX LR AWD, at number TWENTY-NINE, achieved THREE HUNDRED AND SIX kilometers. A very impressive result. The Skoda Enyaq iV EIGHTY, in position TWENTY-EIGHT, managed THREE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN kilometers. A strong contender in this mid-range group. And finally, for this part of the results, we have the Audi QFOUR e-tron FORTY and the Kia Niro EV, both tying at TWENTY-SIXTH place with THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN kilometers each. A fantastic finish to this section! Stay tuned for Part TWO to see who takes the top spots!