Electric Car Review

Summary iX car entering second winter, not comfortable in low-grip conditions All-wheel drive standard, but weight and tires are issues Tested Nokian Remedy WRG5 tires for better grip Experienced tire wear on stock tires after 12,500 miles Upgraded tires improved grip, noise level, and range efficiency; car software glitch resolved…

Summary Ford trucks have special features for contractors such as workspaces, lie-flat seats, and onboard generators Rivian offers camping mode, camp kitchen, and adventurous drivers Volkswagen ID. Buzz lacks customer-centric design and has a less appealing software experience compared to its exterior design The ID. Buzz lacks specific features like…

Summary Lucid Motors introduced the Air Dream Edition in 2021 for $170,000, but a more affordable version will be available in 2024 The most attainable model, the $69,900 Air Pure, will be released The Air’s design is impressive and reminiscent of a spaceship The steering on the Pure is heavy…

Summary The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has design, range, and software issues, but is still appealing due to its design The design of the ID. Buzz is fresh and eye-catching, although it could have been more innovative The interior suffers from modern design elements and borrowed software from the ID.4 model…

Summary Limited options for electric pickup trucks in the American market: Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and GMC Hummer EV Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV are the most similar to each other and to conventional gas-powered trucks Comparison between 2022…

Summary Leapmotor T03 and Dacia Spring are both European city cars known for practicality and affordability Leapmotor T03 has a minimalist design, with small wheels and limited color options, while Dacia Spring features a squared look with a variety of color choices Leapmotor T03 offers good interior space for four…

Summary The BMW i4 M50 is a high-performance electric car that represents BMW’s solid presence in the electrified era The car has a base price of $70,700 and offers 227 miles of range with an 81.4 kWh lithium-ion battery It comes in three different variants, with the M50 model having…

Summary The BMW iX SUV has exceeded expectations for comfort, practicality, and range, consistently delivering better results than initially expected The iX has proven to be capable of hauling items such as a Street Fighter II pinball machine, multiple loads of pavers and bricks, bagged mulch, hay, and lumber The…

Summary Range and charging speed are both important factors to consider for road trips in EVs The 2025 Porsche Taycan achieved the best result ever in a test from Out Of Spec The Taycan base model with the "Performance Battery Plus" offers 318 miles of EPA-rated range The Taycan’s fast…

Summary The VinFast VF8 had a rough start during its first drive, with various issues including misalignment, software glitches, and error messages The company responded to criticism gracefully and has been working hard to address the problems The VinFast VF9 three-row model should be available for sale soon The VF8…