Mar 24, 2023 - 04:00 pm
Hyundai Ioniq 5 battery preconditioning: is it worth the upgrade?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 in MY2023 has a slightly larger battery and new battery pre-conditioning. The car can adapt the battery temperature before charging to enable faster and more constant charging. We went to test if the upgrade is worth it and our charge curves show real-life ups and downs.
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Mar 15, 2023 - 07:00 pm
VW ID. 2all: Volkswagen shows its electric small car for under €25,000
Volkswagen has just presented the ID.2all concept. The small EV doubles as a preview of the long-expected low-cost ID.2 and VW’s new design language. The series ID.2. scheduled for 2025, shall be “as spacious as a Golf, as inexpensive as a Polo”. Here’s all we know about the latest iteration.
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Mar 14, 2023 - 02:45 pm
Ora Funky Cat first drive: Where the wildcat wants to roam
Chinese carmaker Great Wall has launched a premium electric compact car called Funky Cat in Europe from its EV brand Ora. The Funky Cat’s more modern Beetle look puts it in line with retro models like the Mini or Fiat 500. Can an electric car from China win European hearts? We took the Funky Cat […]
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Mar 2, 2023 - 03:03 pm
Renault Kangoo Rapid E-Tech ‘Open Sesame’: Not cheap, but good
Renault has launched the second generation of its electric panel van, the Kangoo Rapid. It is more efficient than its competitors from Stellantis, which means lower operating costs. For those looking at the Kangoo Rapid E-Tech for fleets, cost or load capacity are just two of many decisive factors.
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Mar 1, 2023 - 12:05 am
Revised VW ID.3: Higher quality at higher prices
Volkswagen has now officially unveiled the revised ID.3, in which the quality of the interior in particular is to be significantly improved. The powertrains remain unchanged (for the time being). We have already had the opportunity to take a seat in the facelifted model.
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Feb 23, 2023 - 03:30 pm
How does the long-awaited MG5 Electric measure up?
Station wagons stubbornly remain in manufacturers’ portfolios, from which electric variants only tentatively emerge. MG Motor is one of the few manufacturers to offer an electric station wagon with the MG5 Electric. Our driving report looks into whether an outwardly outdated electric vehicle can score with inner values.
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Feb 14, 2023 - 02:00 pm
Kia Sorento PHEV: Lots of space and high consumption
Until the market launch of the all-electric EV9, Kia’s flagship SUV is still the Sorento, and the plug-in hybrid is this model’s top motor. Although the hybrid offers ample space, our driving report shows that this space also has drawbacks.
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Jan 23, 2023 - 02:05 pm
Review Nissan Ariya: Well meant but not always well done
The Nissan Leaf was once among the e-mobility pioneers but fell behind in recent times. The long-announced Ariya was supposed to help Nissan catch up again and target the growing majority of EV adopters. Yet, the new platform and concept do not deliver throughout, as our driving test shows.
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Jan 11, 2023 - 01:31 pm
Outlook: These electric cars are coming in 2023
Always. More. Choice. The boom in battery-electric cars continues, despite subsidies dropping slightly around Europe. We dare to look ahead: what’s coming, what’s missing and what are we particularly looking forward to?
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Dec 19, 2022 - 12:36 pm
VW ID. Buzz Pro review: Is it enough to become iconic, again?
VW Commercial Vehicles is launching into a new era with the ID. Buzz as the electric motor replaces the diesel forever. How well does it work? And what has the latest software inside the EV got to offer? Christoph M. Schwarzer tested the ID. Buzz extensively, and here is his assessment.
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Dec 12, 2022 - 05:14 pm
BMW iX review: How efficient is the BMW eSUV in real life?
BMW primarily converts combustion engines into EVs, take the iX3, i4, iX1, i7, the list is long. Only the BMW iX stands out as it utilises an EV-only platform. The i4 convinced with the drive’s efficiency but can BMW also make a five-metre SUV efficient? We took it to the test.
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Nov 17, 2022 - 12:07 pm
First drive MG4 Electric
We took the MG4 Electric for a ride around Munich on a day much too warm for November, with 17 degrees. The MG platform is inspired by Volkswagen’s modular electric vehicle (MEB) architecture known from the ID.3 but is significantly cheaper. So how technically solid is this potential bang for the buck?
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Oct 8, 2022 - 11:56 am
Nio lanches in Europe with Berlin event
Nio held its European launch in the heart of Berlin on Friday. With its three electric car models headed for Europe, its Nio Home concept replacing car dealerships and showrooms, and its battery swapping stations and subscription models, this young company showed it is capable of disrupting the nascent European electric car market. We report […]
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Sep 11, 2022 - 12:11 pm
VW ID. Buzz: First drive in Volkswagen’s electric Bulli
When still in office, Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess described the ID. Buzz as one of the most exciting vehicles launching this year. Our first drive of VW’s electric van shows that the carmaker has indeed succeeded in creating a great electric car that goes down very well with passers-by. If only it weren’t for the […]
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Aug 2, 2022 - 11:58 am
MG ZS EV review: It’s truly long range and a bargain
440 km of range for less than €30,000 after subsidies – that’s the MG ZS EV Long Range in a nutshell. The same applies in the UK: 273 miles in WLTP for less than 30k. No Volkswagen or any other European manufacturer has such a car in its portfolio but MG. Yet does it deliver […]
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Jul 28, 2022 - 03:45 pm
Refactory Flins: Renault’s circular economy skills hub
At a round table with the press this month, the Renault Group provided an update on its Refactory plant in Flins, near Paris. The circular economy hub (to be) has been born from business needs that give a glimpse into what may come once electric vehicle sales truly ramp up.
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Jul 18, 2022 - 02:52 pm
P3 Charging Index: Kia EV6 is new long-distance champion
Summertime = travel time. But how do electric cars fare on the long haul? In this third edition of the P3 Charging Index, there was a new winner – for the first time, the electric car with the best long-distance performance no longer comes from Germany but from South Korea. It is not the only […]
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Jul 3, 2022 - 06:43 pm
How the semiconductor crisis really affects electric cars
Long waits, unscheduled handover dates – disrupted semiconductor supply chains significantly impair battery-electric car production. Management consultancy P3 has analysed the supply chain problems – and identified the issue as repeat mistakes, similar to those made in battery cells.
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Jun 9, 2022 - 05:28 pm
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric EV60: Comfortable ID.3 competitor
There are plenty of electric SUVs, but the range of compact models in the Golf class has been underserved apart from the VW ID.3 – and now Renault with its first model on the new CMF EV platform. The Renault Megane E-Tech is superior to the ID.3 in terms of software and material quality. The […]
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May 23, 2022 - 01:45 pm
How WLTP range is really calculated
Who offers more range? Renault says the Zoe has a range of 395 kilometres. The Volkswagen ID.4 manages 517 kilometres. And Tesla claims 602 kilometres for the Model 3 Long Range. We know that these distances are possible in favourable conditions. Nevertheless, car manufacturers remain cautious and follow guidelines.
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Apr 9, 2022 - 03:58 pm
Kia EV6 GT: On the road inside Korea’s answer to Porsche’s Taycan
With 430 kW system power, the Kia EV6 GT is in a completely different league than anyone would have considered any Kia to be a few years ago. Instead of Seat or Skoda, the EV6’s most powerful offshoot compares with Porsche on paper. But does the comparison hold up in real life?
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Feb 19, 2022 - 06:27 pm
Mercedes EQS review: A new benchmark in luxury
With the Mercedes EQS, Daimler is redefining automotive luxury – regardless of the drive. But to be convincing all around, the EQS has to offer more than high driving comfort, high-quality materials and a few assistants. We ask the question: What can the sedan do as an electric car?
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Jan 23, 2022 - 03:57 pm
Tesla Model Y review: Dynamic E-SUV for two target groups
No segment is more popular worldwide than compact SUVs, and the model range is correspondingly large. Can the Tesla Model Y stand out from the competition? Here is our drive review, including riding the Tesla at high speeds on the German “Autobahn”.
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Dec 28, 2021 - 08:55 am
Year 2021 review: The most-read news in emobility
Dear readers, Thank you for being with us over for nearly a decade and 2021 in particular. Amidst supply issues and of course the world’s ongoing emergencies, our industry appeared stronger than ever with the transformation truly picking up the pace.
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Aug 7, 2021 - 04:28 pm
Honda e Test: Stylish city car that fits a niche
Meet the Honda e, the chic small car which the company packed full of hi-tech before bringing it to market. Last year, the electric car made a convincing first drive, considering the concept’s specifications. But what does the Honda e deliver in everyday use today?
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May 7, 2021 - 01:32 pm
New 500 drive review: The little e-car that could mark 300km
The design is vintage, the electric drive contemporary: The New 500 is Fiat’s farewell to the dogma that small cars must have an internal combustion engine. Our author Christoph M. Schwarzer considers the new Cinquecento far ahead of the electric car competition.
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Apr 28, 2021 - 02:29 pm
P3 Charging Index places Mercedes in first place
After the first edition in 2019, the eMobility consultancy P3 Automotive has published a new edition of the P3 Charging Index. We are publishing it today exclusively in advance. There is a change at the top placing, but the most long-distance-suitable electric car still comes from Stuttgart.
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Apr 9, 2021 - 05:32 pm
Nidec is gearing up its electric motor business in Europe
Japan’s Nidec Corporation just opened new offices in Serbia and is setting up two new factories in the city of Novi Sad. These are just part of a wider network that is to bring Nidec to the forefront of the global electric car market. This is according to this latest strategy briefing.
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