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A Tesla Model 3 Sat Overnight At -33°F. Charging And Efficiency Took A Huge Hit

The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter, and the owner didn’t precondition the interior or the battery.

Feb 4 -

2026 Nissan Leaf 70 MPH Highway Range Test: Can It Beat Its EPA Rating?

The new Leaf is a huge improvement over its predecessor, and this highway range test proves it.

Feb 2 -

25 EVs Were Range-Tested In Extreme Cold. It Didn’t Go Well

Driving at the speed limit while the thermometer shows -24 degrees can take a toll on any car, not just EVs.

Jan 29 -

Here's How Much Range EVs Really Lose After 150,000 Miles

The data is clear: battery anxiety doesn’t match battery reality.

Jan 29 -

14 Family EVs Faced This Freezing Highway Simulation. One Was A Clear Winner

The EVs had to travel 361 miles under identical but simulated conditions, and a 300 kW fast charger was available at all times.

Jan 26 -

I Left My EV Unplugged In The Cold For Weeks. Here's How Much Range I Lost

My Kia EV6 was left unplugged in a cold garage for nearly a month over the holidays. The amount of range I lost was truly surprising.

Jan 24 -

‘Insanely Efficient’: The Cheapest Tesla Model Y Tackles The 70 MPH Range Test

The Model Y is still one of the most energy efficient crossovers on sale.

Jan 17 -

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Somehow Has More Range Now

America’s most affordable new EV can drive over 260 miles on a full charge.

Jan 12 -

The Volvo EX60 Is Here To Show Tesla That There’s A New Range King

This is Volvo’s make-or-break moment, and the Swedish automaker is giving it all. The proof? 400 miles of range.

Jan 8 -

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Has Serious Range Left Even With An 'Empty' Battery

A modern Tesla won’t leave you stranded even when the battery runs out. Here’s how far it can go when that happens.

Jan 1 -

The Cheapest Tesla Model 3 Just Beat Its EPA-Estimated Range

The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard might lack some creature comforts compared to other trims, but it aced an independent range test.

Dec 31 2025 -

67 EVs Were Range-Tested In Sub-Zero Conditions. Here's Where The Teslas Ranked

Dozens of modern EVs were range-tested in freezing temperatures in Mongolia. Here's how they ranked.

Dec 29 2025 -

How This Rivian R1T Went Over 500 Miles At Highway Speeds

A group of engineers hacked together the ultra-long-range EV pickup everybody wants.

Dec 29 2025 -

This Renault EV Averaged 8 Miles Per kWh At Highway Speeds

The Renault Filante one-off test vehicle went over 620 miles on a single charge using a “normal” battery pack.

Dec 24 2025 -

Here's How Much Your EV Range Anxiety Drops When You Actually Own An EV

We get it: you're curious about EVs, but worried you'll run out of range and get stuck somewhere. Here's why actual owners don't worry.

Dec 22 2025 -

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Just Went Over 400 Miles In A Real-World Test

The company's next-generation electric sedan is shaping up to be very competitive when it goes on sale later this year.

Dec 8 2025 -

For Maximum Winter EV Driving Range, You Want A Car With This Feature

Do you want to go electric, but worry about how it'll hold up in colder temperatures? Let's talk about heat pumps.

Dec 5 2025 -

2026 Nissan Leaf: America's Cheapest EV Just Crushed Its EPA-Estimated Range

The new Leaf isn't just a bargain. It's shaping up to be a range monster.

Nov 3 2025 -

This Drop-In Battery Can Add 60 Miles Of Range To Any EV

The prototype fits nicely in the deep part of the Tesla Model S’ trunk, but the range extender will be available for other EVs, too.

Nov 3 2025 -

Lucid Gravity Highway Range Test: 'Not Quite As Expected,' And Here's Why

The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is EPA-rated at 450 miles of range. Here's why it fell short in a 70 mph highway drive down to 1%.

Oct 19 2025 -

Six EVs Were Pushed Past Empty In A Range Test. The Winner Was A Surprise

Here’s what happened when six different competing EVs were driven until they died.

Oct 2 2025 -

Tesla Loses The Most Range In Extreme Hot Weather Test

All the cars in the test fell way short of their official claimed range because of the heat, but the Tesla suffered the most.

Sep 14 2025 -

A Solid-State Battery Mercedes EQS Went 749 Miles On A Charge. It Still Had Range Left

Its driving range outclassed most gas-powered cars, thanks to solid-state batteries that will gradually make their way into production EVs.

Sep 9 2025 -

‘It Just Won’t Quit!’: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss Hits 0% In Range Test. Then It Goes 50 More Miles

With over 200 kWh of battery capacity, the Silverado EV Trail Boss can comfortably go over 400 miles, despite wearing all-terrain tires.

Aug 25 2025 -