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BMW i3 (2013-2022) range, battery & charging - DrivingElectric
Jul 28, 2022 · Thanks to improvements in battery technology, BMW was able to improve the i3's range without having to modify the body or reduce interior space when it upgraded the battery in 2019. Now, the car sits perfectly between the 159-mile range offered by the Volkswagen e-up! and the 220-odd miles of the Vauxhall Corsa-e.It offers far more miles between charges than the Mazda MX-30, Honda e and MINI ...
Honda HR-V hybrid review - DrivingElectric
Jul 26, 2023 · The HR-V joins the Jazz supermini, CR-V SUV and 11th generation Civic hatchback in Honda’s range of hybrid-only cars. That means, regardless of what trim you select, there's a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that for the most part acts as a generator for the two electric motors it’s coupled with.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2016-2022) range, battery & charging
Jun 13, 2022 · With 193 miles of range, the Ioniq Electric falls short of making our list of the longest-range electric cars, but it'll go more than far enough to satisfy most drivers; only regular long-distance users will really have to think twice about whether the Ioniq Electric will suit their needs.And if it doesn't, there's always the longer-range Hyundai Kona Electric to consider.
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 ...
Triple test: Toyota bZ4X vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Aug 11, 2022 · Volkswagen ID.4 GTX. Pros: Understated looks, spacious cabin, instant torque Cons: Not very involving, infuriating infotainment, expensive It is worth noting that we’re using the more performance-oriented ID.4 GTX for this test because it more closely matches the specifications of our top-of-the-range Ioniq 5 and bZ4X.
Kia Soul EV review: range, battery & charging | DrivingElectric
The Kia Soul EV is offered with a choice of two batteries – both of which are offered in the outgoing Hyundai Kona Electric.The Soul’s 39.2kWh unit is good for a 171-mile range, with Kia claiming up to 252 miles is possible if you only drive around town. Meanwhile, cars with the 64kWh battery offer 280 miles of range – or 402 miles in town, according to Kia.
Honda Jazz hybrid reliability & safety rating - DrivingElectric
Jul 21, 2023 · A five-star rating from the independent experts at Euro NCAP provides reassurance that the latest Honda Jazz will do a great job of protecting its occupants in the event of a crash. We also have few worries about reliability – Honda is synonymous with well made, thoughtfully engineered, dependable transportation and even though its hybrid technology is complicated, it should work well for ...
Renault Kangoo E-TECH electric (2011-2021) range, battery
Renault has developed its battery technology over the years, so while the original Kangoo Z.E. that launched in 2011 had an official range of 110 miles, the updated Kangoo E-TECH boasts an official figure of 143 miles – although even Renault admits 124 is more realistic in real-world use.
Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 hybrid reliability & safety rating
Jan 3, 2023 · Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 reliability & problems. The XC90 itself didn’t feature in the top 75 cars of the 2022 Driver Power customer-satisfaction survey, but Volvo as a brand came an acceptable eighth overall.