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, …
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 2025 - DrivingElectric
2 days ago · 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 …
Fiat 500e: range, battery & charging - DrivingElectric
Nov 1, 2023 · The Fiat 500e is available with two battery sizes: 24kWh and 42kWh. The upside of the bigger unit is a 200-mile range (if you go for the right specification) and if your commute is less than 10 miles each way, you’ll soon discover the benefits of having to charge less frequently.
Top 10 longest range electric cars 2024 - DrivingElectric
Jan 11, 2024 · 9. Mercedes EQE – up to 380 miles. The electric equivalent to the E-Class, the EQE is the smaller sibling of the EQS below, and in its longest-range form gets tantalisingly close to the 400-mile mark with its maximum range of 380 miles. It offers most of what the EQS does in a slightly smaller and less expensive package, prompting the question of whether you really need to fork out the extra ...
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 ...
Top 10 best electric cars 2025 | DrivingElectric
2 days ago · Electric cars have come a long way, and today we’re spoiled for choice. From city cars to SUVs, and even quirky family MPVs like the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, there’s now a wide variety of EVs on showroom floors, with new models constantly being added.Plus, whether it’s Lotus, Jeep or even Rolls-Royce, almost every manufacturer now offers an EV, and with more exciting new electric cars coming ...
Ford Kuga Hybrid review - DrivingElectric
Jun 16, 2021 · You do get plenty of standard equipment for your money in the Kuga. ST-Line X Edition cars like the one we tested feature larger alloy wheels, a panoramic roof, heated front and rear seats and a heated steering wheel, as well as full LED lights, a powered tailgate, a premium Bang & Olufsen stereo and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display.
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 ...
BMW 330e review: range, MPG, CO2 & charging | DrivingElectric
May 4, 2023 · In order to make the most of the BMW 330e’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, you should make sure that it’s always fully charged up before you set off. Like all PHEVs, the 330e works best if you tend to do short and medium-length trips where you can rely on the electric motor to do most of the work, as for longer trips a diesel is more efficient.