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Reminder: Most EVs don't deliver EPA range at 70 mph

Green Car Reports

The real-world range of EVs can vary a lot at highway speeds, Consumer Reports found in a recent test. The publication tested 22 EVs from multiple automakers at a constant speed of 70 mph to simulate highway-driving conditions.

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E range test: At 70 mph, true to EPA highway results

Green Car Reports

How far can the Ford Mustang Mach-E go on a highway trip at 70 mph? Just as far as the EPA ratings suggest, I recently found out in a real-world range test.

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Tesla range adjustments hit most of vehicle lineup following EPA changes

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Tesla has adjusted ranges for the Model S, Model X, and Model Y as adjustments to the EPA testing strategy for electric vehicles have added more realistic expectations for driving distance. The Model Y Long Range and Performance configurations were reduced from 330 to 310 and 303 to 285, respectively. I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla’s demand-triggering Model 3 LR gets official EPA range rating

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Tesla’s reintroduced Model 3 Long Range has finally landed an official range rating from the EPA just a few weeks after the automaker started re-offering the vehicle to U.S. The Model 3 Long Range was dimmed out on the U.S. On May 2, Tesla officially relaunched the Model 3 Long Range to the U.S.

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Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature

Green Car Congress

Over the past year, Consumer Reports (CR) sought to answer the question of the effect of temperature on electric vehicle range by conducting seasonal testing on popular new all-wheel-drive EVs: the Ford Mustang Mach-E extended range, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y Long Range, and Volkswagen ID.4

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Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile range

Green Car Reports

Polestar on Tuesday revealed the sporty Polestar 4 electric “SUV coupe” at the Shanghai auto show, including mention that it sees over 300 miles of range by EPA standards. With a 0-60 mph time of just 3.8

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

Green Car Congress

With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. Range starts at an estimated 396 miles (19" wheels), and pricing starts at $130,490, pre-incentives.). 0-60 mph (21" wheels).