EV Range Test Results

EV Range Test Results

From Talking Cars (Video) by Consumer Reports

March 18, 2026 · 38 min · Season 13 · Episode 498

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This episode discusses the results of Consumer Reports' EV Range Test and explores various aspects of electric vehicle efficiency and design.

This week, we share the results of Consumer Reports' EV Range Test. Find out which vehicles have the longest all-electric driving range, how CR's 70-mph highway range test differs from EPA range testing, and what happens when you completely deplete an EV battery while driving. We also explore our range-test methodology and answer a question about the evolution of vehicle headlights. Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Consumer Reports' 70-mph highway range test 6:04 - Consumer Reports range test vs. EPA range test 8:00 - Test Conditions: EV driving range 13:22 - How the brands stack up 14:38 - Recovering GM Ultium vehicles 22:17 - Why vehicle efficiency matters 28:35 - Audience Question: When did turn signals become a design accent?/What's the deal with all these new-fashioned headlights? LINKS: EV Range Test Results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-with-the-longest-range-a2189661367/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Fastest Charging EVs…

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