Tesla Model Y: range, battery & charging | DrivingElectric
May 14, 2024 · Tesla likes to remain coy about a lot of things, including the size of the Model Y’s battery packs. However, industry stats tell us that this best-selling electric SUV is available with either 56kWh or 75kWh units. In order to maximise range when you’re on the road, there are three levels of regenerative braking to choose from. This, …
Best seven-seater electric and hybrid cars 2024 - DrivingElectric
Oct 11, 2018 · Our DrivingElectric Car of the Year for 2024, the Kia EV9, is South Korea’s answer to the upcoming Range Rover Electric and is available with up to seven seats. Entry into the third row is as simple as the press of a button and once you get back there you’ll find there’s sufficient space for all but the tallest of adults, with every passenger getting their own USB-C …
Volkswagen ID.4 review: range, battery & charging
The high-spec GTX models come with the 77kWh battery, too, although range is lower than for other versions, at 308 miles between charges. This can be attributed to the all-wheel-drive powertrain, higher power output and added weight of the GTX’s additional standard equipment.
Mercedes EQA review: range, battery & charging - DrivingElectric
Mar 3, 2023 · The Mercedes EQA strikes a decent balance, then, capable of charging at up to 100kW; topping up at a public rapid charge point will replenish the battery from 10-80% in 32 minutes – or 35 minutes if you opt for the bigger-battery EQA 250+. A single-motor Volvo XC40 Recharge trumps the Mercedes with a 150kW maximum and can therefore do the same job in 28 minutes, and the twin-motor model are ...
Ford Mustang Mach-E review: range, battery & charging
Mar 14, 2023 · Even the shortest-range version of the Mustang Mach-E offered very nearly 250 miles of range when we tested it, so this is definitely one of the longer-legged electric cars out there, able to go toe-to-toe with equivalent Teslas when it comes to longer journeys. Charging speeds don't quite hit the heights of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, but do allow you to take full advantage of the vast ...
Top 10 best 4x4 electric cars 2024 - DrivingElectric
Nov 7, 2019 · We’re starting to see 4x4 electric cars grow in popularity, because their all-wheel drive systems are much easier and more cost-effective to implement than in traditional petrol or diesel vehicles. By placing an electric motor on each axle, manufacturers can create four-wheel drive systems that improve traction and stability without …
MG4 EV review - DrivingElectric
Aug 30, 2024 · Once you’ve chosen your battery, choosing a trim level is a straightforward process. There are three available: SE, Trophy and XPower. The first is available in both Standard and Long Range form, and comes with plenty of standard kit including 17-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a seven-inch digital driver’s display, LED ...
Mercedes EQA review: interior, dashboard & infotainment
Anyone who has sat in an EQC will find the EQA’s cabin feels instantly familiar, with a similar dual-screen layout and centre console design. Every version gets a pair of 10-inch displays, with Mercedes' tried-and-tested MBUX infotainment system. Below this sits a set of turbine-style air vents, each with ambient lighting built-in; the cabin can light up like a …
Top 10 best small electric SUVs 2024 | DrivingElectric
Oct 30, 2024 · The best small electric SUVs are targeted at eco-conscious families that require increased space and practicality over electric superminis.Their electric powertrains can provide rock bottom running costs - especially when these models are used as company cars.It’s no surprise that a growing number of car manufacturers now produce a small electric SUV to cater to the growing demand for these ...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review: range, battery & charging - DrivingElectric
May 18, 2023 · The range-orientated versions of the Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3 and Model Y also bests the Hyundai's figure. However, the Ioniq 5 fights back with rapid-charging capability that can only be beaten by the ultra-premium Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan – and is arguably more important for everyday motoring. What’s more, we’ve consistently found that Hyundai and Kia EVs can achieve their ...