and while the WLTP and RDE tests are an improvement on their predecessor, we still believe Real MPG is a better barometer of what’s achievable in the real world, as well as being a more consistent approach to testing.
he WLTP emission test has been around for a few years now. Find out everything you need to know about how WLTP works and its benefits.
First things first: it’s not as big as you think. The McMurtry Spéirling is a single seater that could hide in the shadow of a Caterham. Imagine if you hit a Keaton-era Batmobile with a cuteness-o-matic ray – it’s tiny. And yet, under the bubble canopy, beneath the gullwing d...
This is why government-backed range ratings like the EPA and WLTP use are really just an estimate of what an EV owner can expect in a combination of city and highway driving in mostly favorable, albeit not ideal, ambient temperatures. The real world is entirely different, though, which ...
Kia's electric vehicles offer a range of up to 328 miles (Combined WLTP testing), more than enough for daily commutes and ventures to far-away places. With our Hybrids and Plug-In vehicles, you get the best of both worlds—impressive range and versatility without having to sacrifice the ...
It’s been a long time coming, but the Model 3 has broken the 600 km WLTP range barrier a few months ago. This is due to continuously improving battery technology – and Tesla’s equally optimised calculation method ;-). It’s an impressive figure on advertising posters, but usually has...
Head of BMW i Design Kai Langer and his team are responsible for the design of the fully electric BMW i family. He uses the new BMW i4 as an example to explain exactly what this means.
Kia's electric vehicles offer a range of up to 328 miles (Combined WLTP testing), more than enough for daily commutes and ventures to far-away places. With our Hybrids and Plug-In vehicles, you get the best of both worlds—impressive range and versatility without having to sacrifice the ...
However, it’s most appealing features aren’t the sleek and smooth design, instead, they come from the 382-mile range on the WLTP urban cycle. Design-wise the car is a futuristic dream, with elements of practicality. The blue highlights on the front of the car help to emphasise the ...
is one fast and thrifty SUV. The D4 is the most popular option and this records a claimed figure of 54.3mpg under the older NEDC test, and 47.9mpg under the newer and more realistic WLTP tests, while the T5, with four-wheel drive, records a best average claim of 39.2mpg under the ...