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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 wins winter range test in -20°C (-4°F) weather

Teslarati

While recent news reports may suggest that Teslas are useless in the cold, the results of a winter range test in Europe reveal that the opposite is true. As per a test conducted by the Finnish newspaper Tekniikan Maailma (TM) , Tesla’s electric vehicles are among the best-performing electric cars in frigid weather.

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XPENG G9 delivered top performances in severe winter weather conditions during 2024 NAF Winter Test

Electric Cars Report

Chinese smart electric vehicle maker XPENG, announced that its G9 flagship SUV, achieved #1 charging time from 10% to 80% SoC (state of charge) in the charging test and #5 in the range test in the two-day NAF (Norwegian Automobile Federation) and Motor EV Winter test, also known as El Prix 2024.

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Ford shares tips to help maximize the range of your F-150 Lightning in cold weather during its first winter

Electric Cars Report

It endured months of real-world winter driving in Alaska and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. However, all-electric vehicles experience energy decreases in cold […] The post Ford shares tips to help maximize the range of your F-150 Lightning in cold weather during its first winter appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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QOTD: Is 2024 the Year All-Weather Tires Hit the Mainstream?

The Truth About Cars

Until now, the specter of all-weather tires has been somewhat nebulous. Purported to be a bridge between all-seasons and winters, they used to be derided by some as ‘good at everything but great at nothing.’ Places where drivers want that extra bit of security that if occasional winter weather hits, they’re ready.”

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How Three-Season Tires Perform in Diverse Weather Conditions

The Truth About Cars

This helps explain why some brands and retailers have ditched the “all-season” moniker in favor of the “three-season” title, permitting them to highlight the strengths of these tires while directing buyers to a dedicated set of winter tires for when the snow flies. Trusted third-party testing showed a new three-season tire stopped about 8.5

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y teased winter testing in Japan

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Tesla has shared its latest winter testing video, this time featuring the Model 3 and Model Y as they’re driven on an icy lake in Japan. Tesla has also created videos for its winter testing activities before. The post Tesla Model 3 and Model Y teased winter testing in Japan appeared first on TESLARATI.

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‘World’s largest EV range test’ sees Tesla dethroned by an automaker you may not know yet

Electrek

While Tesla has dominated the last four years, 2024’s winter edition of the El Prix saw a newcomer not only deliver the most range in cold weather but also come closest to its advertised range.

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