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16:13 Range / Efficiency BYD Atto 3 Positively Surprises In Range Test

BYD Atto 3 Positively Surprises In Range Test

The 60 kWh battery version of the car achieved a higher range than its WLTP rating at a speed of 90 km/h (56 mph).
By Mark Kane 24 December 2022
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Range / Efficiency 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 Mark Kane 18 December 2022
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Range / Efficiency 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 16 December 2022
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05:52 Range / Efficiency Nissan Ariya (91 kWh) In Cold Weather Still Gets Decent Range

Nissan Ariya (91 kWh) In Cold Weather Still Gets Decent Range

Bjørn Nyland compared the energy consumption results at 1°C and 8-10°C.
By Mark Kane 28 November 2022
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38:46 Range / Efficiency Renault Megane E-Tech Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Renault Megane E-Tech Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Better fast charging performance is needed to match the Volkswagen ID.3.
By Mark Kane 20 November 2022
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29:53 Range / Efficiency Renault Megane E-Tech Noted Good Efficiency And Range In Bjørn's Test

Renault Megane E-Tech Noted Good Efficiency And Range In Bjørn's Test

The results are very comparable to the Volkswagen ID.3 (62 kWh).
By Mark Kane 20 November 2022
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36:26 Range / Efficiency Mercedes-Benz EQV Not As Fast As VW ID. Buzz In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Mercedes-Benz EQV Not As Fast As VW ID. Buzz In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

The EQV is roughly 2 hours faster at a temperature of about 9°C than at -18°C.
By Mark Kane 14 November 2022
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19:44 Range / Efficiency Cold Weather Mercedes-Benz EQV Range Test: 186 Miles At 56 MPH

Cold Weather Mercedes-Benz EQV Range Test: 186 Miles At 56 MPH

The results are noticeably lower than in the case of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
By Mark Kane 14 November 2022
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04:28 Buying Tips See Renault Megane E-Tech Take On Bjørn's Banana Box Test

See Renault Megane E-Tech Take On Bjørn's Banana Box Test

It's a few boxes below the Nissan Ariya, which is based on the same platform.
By Mark Kane 14 November 2022
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25:59 Range / Efficiency 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 Mark Kane 30 October 2022
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13:08 Commercial Vehicles Watch Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Version In Bjørn's Banana Box Test

Watch Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Version In Bjørn's Banana Box Test

It's the new king in its size category.
By Mark Kane 30 October 2022
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02:19 Buying Tips Volkswagen ID. Buzz Amazes With Tight Turning Radius

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Amazes With Tight Turning Radius

All thanks to the MEB-platform in the rear-wheel drive configuration.
By Mark Kane 26 October 2022
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30:29 Range / Efficiency Volkswagen ID. Buzz Matched ID.3/ID.4 In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Matched ID.3/ID.4 In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

The van happens to be quite efficient and offers really strong fast charging performance.
By Mark Kane 25 October 2022
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15:57 Range / Efficiency 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 Mark Kane 24 October 2022
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06:20 Buying Tips Volkswagen ID. Buzz Shines In Bjørn's Banana Box Test

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Shines In Bjørn's Banana Box Test

It's so big that Bjørn Nyland ran out of boxes.
By Mark Kane 23 October 2022
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26:06 Range / Efficiency Nissan Ariya (91 kWh) Slightly Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Nissan Ariya (91 kWh) Slightly Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

The result is only slightly better than in the case of the 66 kWh battery version.
By Mark Kane 11 October 2022
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12:02 Range / Efficiency Nissan Ariya (91 kWh) Noted Good Results In Bjørn Nyland's Range Test

Nissan Ariya (91 kWh) Noted Good Results In Bjørn Nyland's Range Test

The range is almost a third higher than in the case of 66 kWh battery version (both front-wheel drive).
By Mark Kane 09 October 2022
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35:07 Range / Efficiency Base Nissan Ariya Completed Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge In 11 Hours

Base Nissan Ariya Completed Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge In 11 Hours

The version with the bigger battery might be able to get into the 10-hour range.
By Mark Kane 05 October 2022
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31:18 Charging Xpeng P7 Performance Wing Edition Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Xpeng P7 Performance Wing Edition Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Energy consumption is too high or maybe fast charging is not fast enough.
By Mark Kane 01 October 2022
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22:00 Range / Efficiency Base Nissan Ariya Easily Exceeds Range Of 200 Miles At 56 MPH

Base Nissan Ariya Easily Exceeds Range Of 200 Miles At 56 MPH

It almost matches the Nissan LEAF (62 kWh version), thanks to a slightly bigger battery.
By Mark Kane 30 September 2022
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32:42 Charging Hongqi E-HS9 Completed Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge In 11 Hours

Hongqi E-HS9 Completed Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge In 11 Hours

Despite outstanding ride comfort, the drawback was the necessity to stop seven times for charging.
By Mark Kane 30 September 2022
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03:45 Buying Tips Nissan Ariya: Competitive With VW's MEB EVs In Bjørn's Banana Box Test

Nissan Ariya: Competitive With VW's MEB EVs In Bjørn's Banana Box Test

It's much more spacious than the Nissan LEAF, but that's not a surprise.
By Mark Kane 30 September 2022
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22:55 Range / Efficiency Hongqi E-HS9 Positively Surprised In Range Test

Hongqi E-HS9 Positively Surprised In Range Test

It matches multiple other large BEVs, despite a less aerodynamic shape and higher weight.
By Mark Kane 28 September 2022
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07:15 Buying Tips Luxurious Hongqi E-HS9 From China: How Many Banana Boxes Can It Hold?

Luxurious Hongqi E-HS9 From China: How Many Banana Boxes Can It Hold?

It's comparably spacious to the NIO ES8 and BYD Tang.
By Mark Kane 28 September 2022
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