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BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles, the longest-range EV in NAF test

BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles, the longest-range EV in NAF test

BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test. BMW iX3 wins NAF’s EV range test, achieving 485 miles As the first Neue Klasse EV, BMW promised the new iX3 would be a game-changer, delivering a 30% improvement in driving range and 30% faster charging speeds. With orders now open in the US and Europe, the new BMW iX3 is already showing what it’s capable of. During this year’s summer EV range test, held by the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor Magazine, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive drove further than any other model, achieving a driving range of 485 miles (781 km) on a single charge. Advertisement – scroll for more content While it wasn’t quite enough to top the record of 517 miles (832 km) achieved by the Lucid Air last summer, it’s still slightly higher than its official WLTP range of 478 miles (770 km). Placing second was Lucid’s electric SUV, the Gravity, which achieved …

Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV

Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV

The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles). The Toyota C-HR+ EV goes on sale in Europe Toyota began customer deliveries of the new C-HR+, an electric successor to the gas-powered model, across Europe. The new EV builds on Toyota’s iconic crossover SUV, featuring an all-electric powertrain, updated styling, and modern tech. Thanks to its sleek new coupe-SUV silhouette and Toyota’s latest EV battery tech, the C-HR+ delivers up to 607 km (377 miles) of WLTP range, the longest range in its lineup. Advertisement – scroll for more content The C-HR+ is available with two battery options: 57.7 kWh and 77 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of up to 458 km and 607 km, respectively. That’s for the front-wheel-drive (FWD) models; the all-wheel-drive (AWD) version, available exclusively with the 77 kWh battery, has a range of up to 548 km. Using a 150 kW DC fast charger, Toyota’s newest EV can recharge from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes. Even at …

BYD reveals the ‘world’s longest-range EV’ that can drive 1,036 km

BYD reveals the ‘world’s longest-range EV’ that can drive 1,036 km

BYD is launching fully electric vehicles with over 1,000 km (620 miles) CLTC range. After previewing the new Denza Z9 GT, BYD claimed it is “the world’s longest pure electric driving range vehicle.” Is the BYD Denza Z9 GT the longest-range EV? BYD’s luxury brand Denza offered a first look at the all-new Z9 GT on Friday, its high-performance luxury electric shooting brake. In a social media post, Denza said the new Z9 GT could achieve a CLTC range of 1,036 km (644 miles) on a single charge. According to Denza, that makes it “the world’s longest pure electric driving range vehicle.” The current Z9 GT EV has a CLTC range of up to 630 km (391 miles), marking an impressive 64% improvement. Last month, the updated standard Denza Z9 and GT variants were revealed in China’s MIIT regulatory filings. The filing revealed that the all-new Denza Z9 GT EV will be offered with two battery packs: 102.326 kWh and 122.496 kWh, providing CLTC ranges of 820-1,036 km (509-644 miles), respectively. Advertisement – scroll for …