by British experts from What Car? decided to conduct a test on the real range of electric cars in hot weather conditions. For this purpose, 12 popular models were selected. Why in the heat? Because cold weather reduces the range in all electric vehicles, while in summer, the stated and real ranges should be more or less the same. However, it did not turn out as expected…
For objectivity, the experts drove to full discharge (after a full charge). During the test, electric cars went through three different scenarios. First, at the beginning of the test, the cars accelerated and traveled at speeds up to 48 kilometers per hour. Then they moved to more demanding conditions and drove about 6.5 kilometers at an average speed of 80 kilometers per hour. Another 13 kilometers were covered at a speed of 112 kilometers per hour, after which all scenarios were repeated.
All 12 electric cars set off on the track simultaneously, and gradually the models that covered the shortest distance on one charge were eliminated. The results of the study disappointed the experts, as none of the electric cars could cover the same distance as indicated in the technical specifications by the manufacturers.
Real range
1. Mercedes-Benz EQE – 529 km (claimed 587 km).
2. Tesla Model 3 LR – 521 km (602 km).
3. Hyundai IONIQ 6 – 470 km (544 km).
4. Genesis GV60 – 450 km (517 km).
5. Tesla Model 3 RWD – 422 km (491 km).
6. MG4 – 407 km (452 km).
7. Smart #1 – 394 km (439 km).
8. Volkswagen ID.Buzz – 380 km (410 km).
9. BYD Atto 3 – 346 km (418 km).
10. Renault Zoe – 233 km (300 km).
11. Fiat Abarth 500e – 222 km (300 km).
12. BMW i3 – 103 km (253 km).
