as electric vehicle adoption expands globally,real-world performance in extreme conditions is becoming a critical consideration for consumers and manufacturers.Chinese media outlet Autohome recently concluded a first-of-its-kind cold-whether evaluation of 67 electric and hybrid vehicles in Mongolia, exposing the vehicles to temperatures as low as -20°C. The thorough testing aimed to quantify range loss and overall performance capabilities in frigid temperatures, results of which could substantially influence purchasing decisions in colder climates.
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A comprehensive cold-weather test involving 67 electric and hybrid vehicles was recently conducted in Mongolia, near Yakeshi, with temperatures ranging from -20 to -10 degrees Celsius. The large-scale evaluation, organized by Chinese media outlet Autohome, represents a first-of-its-kind effort to assess EV performance in extreme conditions, a growing concern for automakers and consumers alike as electric vehicle adoption expands into colder climates.
Szó szerint „ledöglésig” hajtották az autókat, majd traileren szállították vissza a töltőkhöz (fotó: CarNewsChina / YouTube)
The Xpeng P7 emerged as the top performer in the tests, achieving a range of 366 kilometers on a single charge. This represents 53.9% of its stated range based on the CLTC cycle. The Yangwang U7 secured second place, delivering 51.8% of its promised range in the frigid temperatures, while the Zeekr 001 rounded out the top three with 49.6%.
The Tesla Model 3 followed closely behind, achieving 48% of its rated range, and the Nissan N7 came in next at 47.4%. Other vehicles in the top ten included the BYD Seal 06, Xpeng Mona M03, Fang Cheng Bao 3, Aito M7, and BYD Han L. The full video of the testing process, featuring key data points in both Latin characters and Arabic numerals, is available for viewing here.
