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A Volkswagen ID.7 Drove 585 Miles On One Charge. But There’s A Catch

During the efficiency test, the ID.7 Pro S had a remarkably low average electricity consumption of 6.75 miles/kWh.

Jan 19 2025 -

24 EVs Were Driven In Freezing Weather Until They Died. One Car Stood Out

Norwegian journalists wanted to see the difference between the advertised range and the real-world range. Tesla was not at the top.

Jan 16 2025 -

Here’s How Much Range These Popular EVs Lose In The Cold

Some EVs can lose over 30% of their range in freezing temperatures compared to ideal conditions. Others maintain over 80%.

Jan 15 2025 -

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Stricter Fuel-Economy Standards: Study

Buyers across the political spectrum agree that fuel-economy standards should improve. EVs are helping achieve this goal.

Jan 14 2025 -

Typical EV Range Has More Than Tripled In 10 Years

In 2024, the average electric car could travel 283 miles on a single charge.

Jan 14 2025 -

A Chevrolet Silverado EV LT Was Driven On The Highway Until It Died: 'Pretty Solid'

This particular electric truck was fitted with the medium-sized battery that enables an EPA-estimated range of 390 miles.

Jan 13 2025 -

Tesla Model 3 RWD Displays Impressive Efficiency In European Testing

The green spinoff of Euro NCAP says it “is a reason for Tesla engineers to be proud of their achievement.”

Dec 16 2024 -

The VW ID. Buzz Beats Its EPA Range Rating In The Real World

A new range test from Edmunds proves the ID. Buzz isn't as range-limited as we thought.

Dec 13 2024 -

Watch The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Take On The Kia EV6 GT In A Range Test

The two vehicles are built on the same underpinnings, but their battery packs have different capacities.

Dec 10 2024 -

Winter Highway Range Test Compares Three New Electric Luxury SUVs

The Audi Q6 E-Tron, Porsche Macan EV and Polestar 3 are priced to compete with one another, but which one uses fewer electrons?

Dec 9 2024 -

Six EV SUVs Were Driven Until They Died. The Winner Was Clear

Mat Watson of CarWow pushed crossovers from Porsche, Polestar, Ford, Tesla, Audi and Kia to their limits.

Dec 6 2024 -

2025 Chevy Equinox EV Crushes Tesla Model Y In Range Test

We knew the $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV was a range champion. Now, it has beaten its own EPA rating.

Nov 27 2024 -

The Porsche Macan Turbo EV Beat Its EPA Range In 70 MPH Test

The new electric Macan is a range champ even in Turbo form. It went above its EPA claim by two miles, even with larger wheels.

Nov 10 2024 -

2025 Lucid Air Pure Falls Short Of EPA Range In 70 MPH Range Test

Lucid shrunk the Air Pure’s battery from 88 to 84 kWh, but it actually gained one extra mile of EPA range.

Oct 15 2024 -

Tesla Model 3 Performance Beats EPA Estimate In Range Test

The new Model 3 Performance delivers way more real-world range than its predecessor, Edmunds says.

Oct 5 2024 -

Xpeng Is Gearing Up To Launch Two Super Efficient Electric Sedans

The P7+ has a claimed efficiency figure of 11 kWh/100 km, which works out to 5.65 miles/kWh.

Sep 24 2024 -

These 12 EVs Were Driven Until They Died. A Polestar Surprised The Most

The group EV range test brought together 11 new EVs and one high-mileage Tesla Model S, which is still up to today’s range standards.

Sep 23 2024 -

New Tesla Model 3 Blows Past EPA Estimate In Range Test

It also goes way, way further than the previous-generation Model 3.

Sep 13 2024 -

Porsche Macan Electric Gets Over 300 Miles Of EPA Range

Even the Macan Turbo is a range monster for the performance you get. And a longer-range base model is on the way.

Sep 12 2024 -

Toyota Prius Goes Coast-To-Coast: Sets Fuel Efficiency Record

The Prius never had a drinking problem. Now it got close to 100 mpg to set a world record.

Sep 12 2024 -

L.A. To NYC In An EV? This Proves It’s Easier Than You Think

A Lucid Air Grand Touring made the trek, setting a record for the fewest charging stops in a cross-country trip.

Sep 9 2024 -

Chinese EV With 'Semi-Solid-State' Battery Goes 554 Miles In Range Test

A Nio owner tested out the company's new, huge 150-kWh battery pack to see how far it can go.

Sep 4 2024 -

The 2025 Lucid Air GT Was Driven At 70 MPH Until It Died. The Result Is Impressive

As a reminder, the updated Lucid Air Grand Touring is the longest-range EV on the market, with an EPA rating of 512 miles.

Sep 2 2024 -

2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 EPA Range Rating: Up To 212 Miles

Mini’s first all-electric crossover will hit U.S. dealers in September. Here’s how it compares to one of its main rivals.

Aug 30 2024 -