From Battery Life. Description: How efficient is the Renault 5 at 110 km/h? After a disappointing 130 km/h test, I take the Renault 5 (52 kWh, 150 hp) back on the road to see: 👉 Real range at 110 km/h 👉 Consumption in ideal weather conditions 👉 Eco mode impact (speed & efficiency) 👉 Highway…

From Battery Life. Description: How far does the Renault 5 really go at 130 km/h on the German Autobahn? In this video, I test the Renault 5 with the 52 kWh battery and 150 hp in real-world conditions: 👉 Constant 130 km/h range test 👉 Winter tires & cold weather impact 👉 Real consumption (kWh/100…

From Battery Life. Description: Is maintaining an electric car really cheaper than a combustion engine car? After the first service of my Volkswagen ID.7, I received a lot of comments asking exactly that. So I went deeper and compared it with a similar Volkswagen Passat service bill. 👉 In this video: Full breakdown of VW…

From Battery Life. Description: The all-new Renault 5 EV is finally here — and this is not an April Fool’s joke. In this video, I take a detailed look at the new Renault 5 electric: from battery options and charging speeds to real-world driving impressions, interior usability, and practicality. You’ll learn: Which motor and battery…

From Battery Life. Description: I took my Volkswagen ID.7 on a long-distance road trip from Bavaria to Hamburg to attend a major Volkswagen event – where I got to see the production versions of upcoming electric cars like the ID Polo, ID Polo GTI, ID.3 Neo, ID.3 Neo GTI and ID Cross. But this trip…

From Battery Life. Description: Electric News Highlights – Week 14 is packed with major updates from the EV world ⚡ In this episode: Smart fleet charging solution with Tronity Polestar stops China production of the Polestar 3 New 7-seater electric SUV prototype from Škoda Auto German EV incentives update explained EV sales drop in the…

From Battery Life. https://geni.us/YUKAmini2_BL Description: Spring is here = robot mower season 🌱 In this video, I test the Mammotion YUKA Mini 2, a more affordable robot lawn mower that does NOT need a boundary wire or RTK station. Instead, it uses: GPS + WiFi navigation LiDAR sensor Cameras + AI (recognizes up to 300…

From Battery Life. Description: How good is the BMW i4 M60 on a real long-distance trip? In this video, I drive 500 km on the Autobahn at up to 140 km/h and test: Real consumption & efficiency Charging performance (Ionity fast charging) Route planning with A Better Route Planner Comfort on long trips Real-world travel…

From Battery Life. Description: The BMW i4 M60 is currently the most powerful i4 you can buy — with 600 horsepower, AWD, and brutal acceleration. But how good is it in real-world driving? In this video, I test: 0–100 km/h acceleration (launch control!) Real driving impressions on highway & country roads Charging performance (AC &…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 13 (2026) ⚡ This week in EV news: Tesla ends Supercharger V3 → V4 with up to 500 kW BMW i3 (Neue Klasse) revealed with up to 900 km range Massive recalls: VW MEB, Renault 5, Hyundai Kona Kia EV2 pricing announced Audi charging…

From Battery Life. Description: Today we take a deep dive into the charging performance of the BMW i4 M60 ⚡ BMW claimed that the updated software should improve the charging curve, making the car faster from 10–80%. So after my range test, I tested it at an Ionity fast charger with battery preconditioning active. In…

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From Battery Life. Description: Today I push the BMW i4 M60 to its limits on the German Autobahn ⚡ With 600 horsepower and all-wheel drive, the i4 M60 promises serious performance — but how does it feel at 200–220 km/h and what happens to consumption? I charged the car to 80%, switched to Sport Mode,…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I test the real-world efficiency of the BMW i4 M60 with a highway range test at 110 km/h. Not everyone drives 130 km/h on the Autobahn all the time. Many drivers have a mix of highway and country roads, or live in countries where 110–120 km/h is the typical highway…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 12 of 2026 ⚡ This week is packed with major developments in the EV world: from extreme fast charging by BYD, to new models, battery storage projects and big industry shifts. Here are the biggest topics covered: ⚡ BYD Flash Charging (1500 kW) ⚡…

From Battery Life. Description: After a short break from range testing, today we finally have a new test car: the BMW i4 M60, the most powerful version of the i4 with around 600 horsepower and all-wheel drive. In this video I run my usual real-world Autobahn range test at about 130 km/h, starting from 100%…

From Battery Life. Description: Volkswagen has announced the new VW ID.3 Neo facelift, and it brings some major changes to the ID lineup. The updated ID.3 will introduce new hardware, new software (ID Software 6.0), real steering wheel buttons, vehicle-to-load (V2L), a digital key and even an app store. Many of these features will later…

From Battery Life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_T0XqA8NBI&t=682s Description: Donut Lab, a Finnish company, recently presented what they claim is a revolutionary solid state battery for electric vehicles. The promises sound incredible: • 400 Wh/kg energy density • 100,000 charging cycles • Full charge in 5 minutes If true, this could completely change the future of electric cars and…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 11 of 2026. Here are the most important electric vehicle news stories of the week. This week we look at EV sales in Germany, where the Skoda Elroq takes the #1 spot, followed by the Volkswagen ID.3. We also see interesting entries in the…

From Battery Life. Description: Cupra has officially revealed the 2026 Cupra Born, and many of the updates are expected to appear in the new Volkswagen ID.3 coming soon as well. In this video I go through all the important changes: new interior, real steering-wheel buttons, bigger displays, new software features, and the introduction of one-pedal…

From Battery Life. Description: This was not the video I expected to make. I started a long distance test with the new Renault 5 electric, planning to drive more than 800 km to the Hockenheimring for the AIT e-competition. Everything started normally: highway driving at 130 km/h, testing efficiency, charging and real-world range. But halfway…

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From Battery Life. Description: I recently had the chance to drive the new electric Mercedes CLA for a few hours, and since I have owned a Volkswagen ID.7 for the past 2.5 years, it made me wonder: which electric sedan is actually better? Both cars target a very similar audience. They are comfortable electric sedans…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to the Electric News Highlights – Week 10 of 2026. This week we cover major developments in the EV world: 🚗 Volkswagen delivers its 2 millionth electric vehicle 🇩🇪 2 million EVs now registered in Germany 🚙 Tesla Model Y 7-seater option returns ⚡ New details on the upcoming MG2…

From Battery Life. Description: Two weeks and around 1,500 km with the Kia EV4 (81 kWh large battery). Highway driving, daily commuting, faster Autobahn runs, city traffic – real-world usage. In this video I talk openly about: 🚗 Driving dynamics & front-wheel drive behavior 🔋 Real-world range impressions ⚡ AC and DC charging experience 📱…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 with the large 81 kWh battery in a real Autobahn power drive. Front-wheel drive, 150 kW, heat pump, and 19-inch wheels (215). How efficient is it at top speed? How much battery do we lose at 170–177 km/h? Does torque steer become an issue? I…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ at a constant 130 km/h GPS speed on the German Autobahn. This is a short real-world test (about 100 km), not a full battery depletion test – but enough to calculate realistic highway consumption and estimated range. Test Setup: 85 kWh battery (800V architecture)…

From Battery Life. https://www.hirschvogel.eu Description: Today we take a detailed look at the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ with the 85 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive and 200 kW of power. This version offers: Up to 700+ km WLTP 800-volt architecture Up to 320 kW DC charging 0–100 km/h in 6.47 seconds (measured) In this video: Exterior…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 9 of 2026. This week in EV news: 🔹 Tesla cuts prices on the Tesla Cybertruck by up to $20,000 🔹 Production update for the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Polo in Spain 🔹 German pricing revealed for the Nissan Leaf (52 kWh & 75 kWh)…

From Battery Life. Description: Today we test the Kia EV4 Big Battery FWD on a full 600 km German Autobahn long distance trip. Start at 100% (home charging) Manual battery preconditioning Highway only (135–140 km/h where possible) Heavy rain the entire day Ionity charging sessions Real consumption & real charging averages I used A Better…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 (81 kWh battery, 78 kWh usable, 400V system) on a DC fast charger from 9% to 80% at Ionity. We analyze: Peak charging power Charging steps & taper 10–80% time kWh charged over time Real-world range added per minute And most importantly — how it…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 with the 81 kWh battery (FWD, 150 kW, heat pump, 19” wheels) at a constant 110 km/h GPS. This is the realistic “mixed driving” scenario — not full Autobahn at 130 km/h, but the kind of speed many people actually drive on highways and country…

From Battery Life. Description: Good morning everyone — it’s range test time! Today I test the Kia EV4 with the big 81 kWh battery (FWD, 150 kW, 19” winter tires) on the German Autobahn at a constant 130 km/h in real winter conditions. 🌡 Temperature: –2°C to 2°C ❄️ Snow overnight 🛞 215/50 R19 winter…

From Battery Life. Description: Full review of the Kia EV4 hatchback with the 81 kWh battery (78 kWh usable, 150 kW FWD). In this video: Exterior & interior tour Trunk & rear seat space check Infotainment & assist systems 0–100 km/h test Highway noise at 130 km/h Top speed run Driving impressions in winter conditions…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 8 of 2026. This week: Cable theft at EV chargers in Cologne Ionity lowers charging prices in Germany New EU tariff rule for Chinese EVs Ford reports major EV losses Police incident at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin New Mercedes CLA 200 with 58 kWh battery…

From Battery Life. Description: The Volkswagen E-Caravelle is an 8-seater electric business van designed for companies that transport people and equipment daily. Long wheelbase, huge cargo space and serious practicality — but is it good for long distance driving? In this video I cover: • What I LIKE about the E-Caravelle • What is NOT…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I take the Volkswagen E-Caravelle on a real-world 330 km Autobahn long-distance trip — in rain, 1°C, and normal weekday traffic. At 110 km/h this electric 8-seater only has around 200 km of range, so this is already a serious challenge for this vehicle. I charged twice at Ionity and…

From Battery Life. Description: Today we take a deep dive into the DC charging curve of the Volkswagen e-Caravelle. This electric company car comes with a 64 kWh battery (new versions now get 71 kWh), but it’s not built on the MEB platform — and that clearly shows when charging. I charged the car from…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m doing the most pointless test you can do with a gigantic electric transporter: I drive the Volkswagen e-Caravelle at up to 150 km/h on the Autobahn. This e-Caravelle comes with: 64 kWh battery (new versions now have 71 kWh) 160 kW rear-wheel drive Huge size, huge frontal area, and…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s Electric News Highlights — a quick roundup of the most important updates from the electric car world. This video is supported by A Better Routeplanner (ABRP), the route planner for EVs. Plan routes with preferred charging networks, real-time weather & traffic (Premium), and use ABRP directly in…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Volkswagen e-Caravelle on the Autobahn at a constant 110 km/h (GPS). This electric transporter is designed for companies, construction sites, and shuttle services, not long-distance driving — but how much real range can you expect in winter? This test follows my 130 km/h run and focuses on…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Volkswagen e-Caravelle on the German Autobahn at a constant 130 km/h. This 8-seater electric company car comes with a 64 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive (160 kW), winter tires, and cold winter conditions around 1–3°C. I wanted to know one thing: 👉 How far can the e-Caravelle really…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to my full review of the Volkswagen e-Caravelle Electric – a completely different EV compared to Volkswagen ID models. The e-Caravelle is not designed for long-distance travel or family road trips. This is a business-focused electric vehicle, built to transport up to 8 people, tools, or cargo over short to…

From Battery Life. Description: I had the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance Fire and Ice for two weeks, drove around 1,500 km, and tested it properly in real winter conditions. Time for an honest review: What do I really like about this car – and what is not so amazing? In this video I talk about:…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I take the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance Fire & Ice on a 600 km winter long-distance trip on the German Autobahn. The car was charged to 100% overnight, battery preheated, and driven almost entirely on the highway at 130–140 km/h, using Ionity only for fast charging. Navigation and…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I take the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance Fire & Ice onto a special Autobahn section and test high-speed driving up to 200 km/h in winter conditions. The Fire & Ice Edition is a design variant only — technically identical to the normal ID.3 GTX Performance. What makes this…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I test the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance Fire & Ice in a real-world winter range test at 110 km/h. The Fire & Ice Edition is purely a design variant — technically identical to the normal ID.3 GTX Performance. What makes this test interesting is the winter condition and…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I test the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance Fire & Ice in a real-world winter Autobahn range test at 130 km/h. Temperatures are between −7 °C and −3 °C, the car was preheated, and the battery was warmed as much as possible — exactly how many EV drivers use…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights — a quick roundup of the most important EV news from the last days and weeks. In this episode I cover: Lucid Motors working on a much cheaper midsize electric SUV Volkswagen officially moving away from ID numbers (ID.4 → ID Tiguan) Massive demand for BMW…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I take a detailed look at the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance Fire & Ice Special Edition. This version is based on the regular GTX Performance, but comes with exclusive Fire & Ice design elements inside and out. I cover: What’s different in the Fire & Ice Edition Exterior…