The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) and Motor magazine conducted the El Prix winter electric vehicle range test. Unexpectedly, the winner was Polestar 3, which achieved the second-best winter result in history.
Tesla was a consistent leader in previous range tests. It entered the competition with high expectations for its Model 3 LR RWD, which boasts a range of 702 km according to the WLTP cycle. However, the actual figures turned out to be a quarter modest and somewhat deceptive.
Polestar 3, on the other hand, exceeded expectations, covering an impressive 531 km in harsh winter conditions. This result deviated by only 5.18% from its declared rating of 561 km according to WLTP.
During the test and calculation of the results, an interesting situation occurred. The Tesla Model 3 stopped after covering 548 km. After this, there was a thought that this was a clear winner.
But then Polestar 3, having driven 531 km, stopped almost 300 meters ahead of Tesla. A quick check showed that the Tesla Model 3 added about 4.7 km for every 100 km to its mileage figures. In other words, the Tesla electric car “painted” almost 5% to its mileage figures. After this significant error was taken into account in the final results, Polestar 3 was declared the winner with a slight factual advantage in actual mileage.
Interestingly, the electric vehicles in third and fourth places also showed nearly the same result, although they were noticeably inferior to the leaders. Porsche Taycan and Kia EV3 managed to travel 499 km before running out. This is approximately 15% less than the declared range according to the WLTP cycle.
The El Prix electric vehicle range test is conducted twice a year in Norway, and it evaluates the real range of electric vehicles compared to their official WLTP figures. The winter version presents particularly challenging conditions. This year’s route included slippery road surfaces and an ascent of approximately 1000 meters.
| Electric Vehicle | Actual Mileage | Difference from WLTP |
|---|---|---|
| Polestar 3 | 531 km | -5% |
| Tesla Model 3 | 531 km | -24% |
| Porsche Taycan | 499 km | -16% |
| Kia EV3 | 499 km | -15% |
| BYD Tang | 482 km | -9% |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | 481 km | -22% |
| Hongqi EHS7 | 452 km | -16% |
| VW ID.7 GTX Tourer | 440 km | -23% |
| Ford Explorer | 437 km | -17% |
| BYD Sealion 7 | 436 km | -13% |
| Lotus Emeya | 436 km | -13% |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 436 km | -20% |
| XPeng G6 | 429 km | -22% |
| Porsche Macan | 429 km | -22% |
| BYD Seal U | 421 km | -16% |
| Nio EL8 | 412 km | -18% |
| BMW i5 Touring | 392 km | -21% |
| Mercedes G580 | 381 km | -14% |
| Volvo EX30 | 371 km | -21% |
| Peugeot E-5008 | 361 km | -26% |
| Mini Countryman | 355 km | -11% |
| Peugeot E-3008 | 347 km | -32% |
| Smart #3 | 346 km | -17% |
| Voyah Dream | 344 km | -29% |
Peugeot E-3008 performed the worst in the test. It ran out after covering 347 km – this is 163 km less than the declared range according to the WLTP cycle. Voyah Dream was just as bad, achieving the smallest range in the entire test – 344 km or 71% of the declared range. Another Peugeot – E-5008 was the third worst electric vehicle in the test. It drove 361 km, which is 127 km less than the declared range.
Source: arenaev