How far electric cars can get at speed of 130 km/h

The power reserve of an electric car is highly dependent on the speed. The higher the speed, the greater the fuel appetite, which means the faster you have to find a charger. Selling their products, automakers lure buyers not only by the price, but also by the amount of autonomous movement of the electric car. But the declared stock is one thing, and the real one is quite another.

The German magazine Auto Bild decided to check how many kilometers of the track really is enough charge for the batteries of popular electric cars on the European market. To do this, the experts went to the Autobahn and tested at a constant cruising speed of 130 km / h. For the realities of Germany, such a speed is perhaps optimal. It is not too slow, but also not prohibitively fast. You can move at this speed almost always. Even in very mountainous terrain with an abundance of turns (in such places there is often a speed limit – the same 130 km / h).

Starting at a speed of 80 km / h, the energy consumption curve of any electric car goes up sharply. This is mainly due to air resistance. The faster a car rushes along the Autobahn, the more energy it has to spend on overcoming an invisible wall. How many popular models can drive at 130 km / h?

Here are results for some of more popular electric cars on European market:

Opel Zafira e-Life

It is not designed for high-speed driving. 130 km/h for Zafira is, in fact, the maximum speed. You can buy such a car for 63,350 euros. This is an exclusively urban electric car. In real life, when driving on the Autobahn, the battery only lasts for 250 km.

Mercedes EQV 300

The Mercedes EQV 300 van is close to Zafira in terms of form factor and capabilities. The weight of the machine can be up to 3.5 tons. The car has a luggage compartment with a volume of up to 4 630 liters. The electric car is driven by a 204 hp engine. With. Maximum travel speed – 140 (optionally 160) km / h. The cost of the model is 71,388 euros. The cruising speed reserve was modest – only 273 km.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The all-wheel drive Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts at 48,900 euros. In terms of cruising range you will hardly be able to drive more than 290 km on the Autobahn. The power of the model is 305 hp. Battery capacity – 72.6 kWh.

Kia EV6

Kia EV6, has a sporty disposition and is not very expensive – from 52,890 euros. Its range will hardly impress anyone – you can drive only 305 km on the Autobahn. And this is despite the impressive 77.4 kWh battery.

Skoda Enyaq iV80

The Czech electric crossover Skoda Enyaq iV80 is pleasant to drive and suitable for family travel. It’s traction battery is enough for 316 km at 130 km/h speed.

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

The sporty version of the ID.4 model – the GTX – has a capacity of 299 hp. It accelerates up to 180 km/h. You can buy such a car for 48,900 euros. The real power reserve when driving on the Autobahn is 332 km.

Porsche Taycan 4S

It would seem that Porsche should be the ideal car for driving on highways. The model has an excellent top speed of 250 km / h and is equipped with an 83.7 kWh battery. The declared cruising range is 365 km, the real one is 352 (at a speed of 130 km / h). You can buy such a car for 113,058 euros.

Audi RS e-tron GT

Audi RS e-tron GT, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h. It is more powerful, heavier and more expensive than a Porsche. Despite the same battery, this model can cover 367 km, but it also costs 140,000 euros.

Ford Mach-E GT

The Ford Mach-E GT combines several positive features: four-wheel drive, large battery and high power. The “American” drives the same 367 km on one charge, but has the best balance of price and quality – you can buy a model for only 63,700 euros.

BMW iX xDrive 50

The 2.5 tonne model exchanges the first hundred in just 4.6 seconds. “Bavarian” has a boot capacity of 535 liters. It is equipped with a huge traction battery of 105.2 kWh. A car costs from 100,000 euros. The power reserve when driving on the Autobahn is 434 km.

Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic

German experts recognized the Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic model as the leader of the rating. It is capable of driving 444 km without recharging at a cruising speed of 130 km/h. At a cost of 135,529 euros, the vehicle is equipped with a 108 kWh battery. The power of the electric car is 523 hp.

Where are the Tesla products? It did not make it into the standings at all. The Germans completely ignored Elon Musk’s creations.