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This Nissan Leaf Limo Has Two Batteries. Here’s How Far It Can Go On Empty

This is some very important information. For a minuscule number of people.

Aug 16 -

You Need Way Less Range Than You Think

Do you actually need 300 or 400 miles of EV range? Research says not really—and that means moving off gas may be easier than you think.

Aug 15 -

You May Reconsider Buying A Plug-In Hybrid After Watching This

Testing the efficiency of three versions of the same car had some pretty interesting results.

Aug 15 -

The Polestar 3 Just Set A New Range Record

The electric crossover drove a lot more than its official EPA rating.

Aug 13 -

This Guy Bought A Chevy Bolt EV. Next: Driving It 8,000 Miles To The Arctic Ocean

If a Chevy Bolt can do it, just about any EV can do it.

Aug 10 -

A Chevy Silverado EV Drove Over 1,000 Miles on a Single Charge With Simple DIY Tricks

GM engineers say they broke the world record for range in an electric vehicle. Anybody can repeat their tricks for pulling this off.

Aug 5 -

The 2026 BMW iX3 Is An Efficiency Beast

Initial numbers say the upcoming electric crossover could outpace the Tesla Model Y.

Aug 4 -

Want To Get The Most EV Range? Here's Why You Should Consider Driving Slower

It's no secret that EVs use more power at higher speeds. But some are better at freeway driving than others.

Jul 31 -

This EV Just Went 749 Miles, Crushing Its EPA Range Estimate And Breaking A World Record

The Lucid Air Grand Touring is the world's official long-range EV champion.

Jul 8 -

This 'Incredible' 607-Mile EV Range Test Makes A Crucial Point About Slowing Down

At 60 mph, the Cadillac Escalade IQ was expected to manage 550 miles on a single charge. It did way more than that.

Jun 30 -

'Exactly The Same': This 225,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Is Just As Efficient As An 18,000-Mile Car

I'm starting to think that miles barely matter on an EV.

Jun 26 -

These EVs Have The Best Summer Driving Range

Like frigid temperatures, extreme heat can also drain an EV's battery at an accelerated pace. But some EVs fare better than others.

Jun 23 -

Porsche Macan EV Highway Range Test: Here's The Difference 10 MPH Makes

Usually, driving an EV slower on long trips is the way to go. With Porsche’s electric crossover, though, it’s not that simple.

Jun 21 -

Why The New Hyundai Ioniq 6 Will Be A Range Monster

Hyundai's radical-looking electric sedan is already off to a promising start as a long-range EV. Here's what we know.

Jun 17 -

This Big EV Range Test In Norway Had A Winner, In A Strange Way

The Lucid Air came both first and last in this group range test from Norway. Here's how that happened.

Jun 10 -

These EVs Far Outperform Their EPA Range On The Highway

Want an electric vehicle that can really go the distance? Consumer Reports drove a bunch to empty to pick the winners from the losers.

Jun 3 -

The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Is America’s New Range King

General Motors' electric workhorse offers monster range, with admittedly abysmal efficiency. It's impressive regardless.

May 5 -

Watch A Chevy Blazer EV SS Crush A Mountain-Climbing Range Test

The route included a 7,000-foot hill climb, which should decimate range. But it doesn't.

May 3 -

These Performance EVs Were Driven Until They Died. Here’s How Far They Went

The Tesla Model S Plaid, Lotus Emeya R and Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance have some optimistic range estimates.

May 2 -

This Electric Motorcycle Just Set A New Range Record. But There's A Catch

Finland’s Verge TS Pro went 193 miles on a full charge.

Apr 11 -

First Volvo EX90 Highway Range Test Has Mixed Results

Volvo’s flagship EV didn’t come close to its official range rating. The energy consumption, however, is another story.

Apr 5 -

2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Range Test: ‘Flabbergasted’

The Taycan blasted past its EPA range despite conditions that weren't ideal.

Mar 28 -

The Tesla Cybercab Will Have A Surprisingly Small Battery

Despite that, Tesla claims an impressive range figure.

Mar 18 -

Here’s How Much Range A $3,500 Volkswagen E-Golf Has In Winter

When it was new, the original e-Golf had an EPA-rated range of 83 miles. A decade later, its small battery is doing surprisingly well.

Feb 18 -

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