The range of electric cars is often a subject of debate. La Chaine EV took up the challenge by testing 46 models to verify manufacturer data and establish a ranking based on real conditions. A very interesting test carried out with the help of numerous subscribers and other specialized YouTubers.
The EV Chain organized a very nice challenge, the Mega Challenge 2, where 46 electric cars were tested to assess their real range. This test, carried out with the participation of specialist YouTubers such as SimplementJulien, MaxBLD or even XavMaX_Tech, aimed to compare the autonomy announced by the manufacturers (in the WLTP cycle) to that obtained under identical conditions for all vehicles.
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Test conditions
All cars were subjected to the same testing conditions to ensure a fair comparison. Participants started at 80% and drove until their car battery reached 10%. The temperature was set to 22 degrees, with the air conditioning and regeneration level set to full.
At that point, they stopped and noted various parameters such as energy consumption and mileage traveled.
The results: Tesla in the lead
The results showed that Tesla Model 3s dominated the rankings. The Tesla Model 3 Grande Autonomie (2023) reached 721 km with a consumption of 10.1 kWh/100 km, closely followed by the Tesla Model 3 LR (2024) with 701 km and 10.6 kWh/100 km. The BMW i4 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 also performed well, placing third and fourth respectively.
| Rank | Car | Range (km) | Consumption (kWh/100km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2023 – 18 inches | 721 | 10.1 |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 Highland LR – 18 inches | 701 | 10.6 |
| 3 | BMW i4 eDrive 40 – 19 inches | 690 | 11.6 |
| 4 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Rwd Executive – 18 inches | 683 | 11.4 |
| 5 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2023 – 18 inches | 669 | 10.5 |
| 6 | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro Executive Style – E SEGMENT | 660 | 11.6 |
| 7 | BMW iX 50 – 20 inches | 649 | 15.3 |
| 8 | Kia EV9 GT-line – 21 inches | 608 | 17.1 |
| 9 | Kia EV6 Rwd GT-line – 19 inches | 601 | 13.0 |
| 10 | Renault Scenic E-Tech – 20 inches | 601 | 13.8 |
| 11 | Skoda Enyaq Sportline 80 – 21 inches | 571 | 12.6 |
| 12 | Cupra Born Vz Xl – 19 inches | 565 | 12.7 |
| 13 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Edition – 20 inches | 564 | 13.6 |
| 14 | Tesla Model 3 Highland Propulsion – 18 inches | 548 | 10.1 |
| 15 | Tesla Model 3 RWD 2023 – 18 inches | 540 | 10.3 |
| 16 | Hyundai Kona 64kwh 2022 – 17 inches | 537 | 11.7 |
| 17 | Xpeng G9 – 20 inches | 525 | 14.5 |
| 18 | MG 4 Luxury Lr 77 Kwh – 18 inches | 525 | 13.3 |
| 19 | Genesis Gv60 Sport – 20 inches | 523 | 14.8 |
| 20 | Tesla Model Y RWD – 19 inches | 514 | 11.0 |
| 21 | Kia Eniro 64 Premium – 17 inches | 513 | 12.2 |
| 22 | Kia Niro Ev 2023 Premium Finish – 17 inches | 513 | 12.1 |
| 23 | Renault Megane Equilibre Ev60 – 18 inches | four hundred ninety seven | 10.9 |
| 24 | Renault Mégane Iconic 220ch 60kwh – 20 inches | 480 | 11.9 |
| 25 | Volkswagen Id Buzz – 19 inches | 469 | 15.7 |
| 26 | Toyota Bz4x – 19 inches | 464 | 12.1 |
| 27 | BMW I4 eDrive 35 M Sport – 19 inches | 456 | 13.9 |
| 28 | Smart #3 Premium – 18 inches | 455 | 13.6 |
| 29 | Tesla Model 3 Sr+ 2021 – 18 inches | 453 | 10.6 |
| 30 | Hyundai Ioniq 5n – 21 inches | 451 | 17.6 |
| 31 | Peugeot 308 – 16 inches | 442 | 11.4 |
| 32 | Ford Mustang Mach-e Standard Range Awd – 19 inches | 437 | 15.0 |
| 33 | Smart #1 Brabus – 19 inches | 433 | 14.5 |
| 34 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 58kwh With Pac – 19 inches | 401 | 13.2 |
| 35 | MG 5 Luxury 61 Kwh – 17 inches (Without Roof Tent) | 375 | 15.0 |
| 36 | MG 5 Luxury 61 Kwh – 17 inches (With Roof Tent) | 351 | 16.1 |
| 37 | Hyundai Ioniq 38 Executive – 16 inches | 330 | 10.5 |
| 38 | Peugeot E-expert 75kwh – 16 inches | 329 | 18.0 |
| 39 | Hyundai Kona 39 Kwh Creative 07/2020 – 17 inches | 329 | 11.2 |
| 40 | Peugeot E208 2020 – 17 inches | 300 | 12.6 |
| 41 | BMW I3s 120 Ah Or 37.9 Kwh Useful – 20 inches | 293 | 13.4 |
| 42 | Volkswagen E-golf 2019 (35.8 Kwh) – 16 inches | 272 | 10.4 |
| 43 | Seat Mii – 16 inches | 270 | 9.9 |
| 44 | Hyundai Ioniq 28 28 Kwh – 16 inches | 267 | 9.6 |
| 45 | Abarth 500e Scorpiossima – 18 inches | 264 | 13.1 |
| 46 | Mini Cooper Se Premium Plus – 17 inches | 261 | 11.3 |
| 47 | Renault Twingo E Tech 22 Kwh – 15 inches | 199 | 10.0 |
It’s also worth noting that some cars have higher power consumption than others. But it is very logical: for example, the Peugeot E-Expert truck consumed 18 kWh/100 km during the test, compared to only 10.1 kWh/100 km for the Tesla Model 3 Grande Autonomie 2023, and even better with the Hyundai Ioniq 28 (9.6 kWh).
