Category: Design Efficiency
The first concrete info about Kia's upcoming electric SUV has arrived.
The Tesla Semi has up to 500 miles or more of range, which blows away rivals, but it's the efficiency that's the real story here.
Rory Reid of Top Gear fame and Alex Kersten put an old Nissan Leaf to the test.
This test combines the two things EVs like the least: low temperatures and towing.
Korea's antitrust watchdog said Tesla failed to inform customers that its EVs offer shorter driving range in cold temperatures.
During summer months, the R1T noticeably exceeds its EPA range rating.
The 60 kWh battery version of the car achieved a higher range than its WLTP rating at a speed of 90 km/h (56 mph).
The maximum EPA-estimated rating is for the 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor with the Large battery pack and 21-inch wheels.
According to the test, it might lose around 40% of range when towing.
One huge advantage of EVs is being able to upgrade performance, efficiency, and range via a free over-the-air software update.