From Battery Life. My German YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BatteryLifeDE @renaultgroup @RenaultDeutschlandAG #renault r5 #5 #renault5 #break #down #motor #error @DonutLabOfficial #donutlab #solid #state #battery #new #test Become a member for exclusive and early content and behind the scene info: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpYzLtOCilhKE42T5uW7Ww/join Merch is out as well: https://batterylife.myspreadshop.net/ If you want to support the Channel https://www.patreon.com/batterylifeev http://paypal.me/batterylifeev My…

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…

From Battery Life. Description: The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is one of the most efficient electric cars you can buy — and at the same time one of the most frustrating. In this video, I explain my love & hate relationship with the Model 3 and why Tesla is still far ahead in…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I take the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive on my classic 600 km long-distance test — but this time on a normal weekday with real traffic, trucks, rain, and winter temperatures. On Sundays, my range tests are very controlled. Today is different: real-world conditions, Autobahn traffic, overtakes, speed…

From Battery Life. Description: Germany is bringing back EV incentives starting in 2026, and even though this is a German program, I know many of you are interested in how Europe is handling electric car subsidies — so here is a clear explanation in English. In this video, I break down who qualifies, how much…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I test the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD on the German Autobahn at higher speeds to see if anything has changed with the new suspension setup. This is my fifth Tesla Model 3 / Model Y tested at high speed, and so far I was never fully…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I test the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD at a constant 110 km/h GPS speed to see what real-world range is possible in winter conditions. This Model 3 has: 79 kWh usable battery Rear-wheel drive 18" winter tires Heat pump Outside temperatures between –5 °C and –9 °C I…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in real winter conditions. This is a 130 km/h constant-speed range test on the Autobahn at −12 °C, strong wind, winter tires, seat heating on, and full cabin heating. I show you: Real winter range at 130 km/h Consumption in…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to my review of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive – currently the Tesla with the highest WLTP range. This video is sponsored by A Better Routeplanner, the route planner for electric vehicles. Plan EV trips with preferred charging networks, real-time weather and traffic (Premium), and use it…

From Battery Life. Description: 2025 is over, and it’s time to look back. In this video, I share my personal highlights and disappointments of the electric cars I tested in 2025 – including the best EV I’ve driven, the worst one, and which electric cars I’m most excited about in 2026. I tested a wide…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s Electric News Highlights. Most of the big announcements come straight from the Geneva Motor Show, and there is a lot to talk about: new electric cars, updated models, sales numbers, and recalls. In this episode you’ll find: A look at the second-generation hydrogen fuel cell car Hyundai’s…

From Battery Life. Description: I’ve driven my Volkswagen ID.7 Pro for over 2 years and ~29,000 km, and in this video I give you a full, honest long-term review. We talk about real-world range, charging performance, long-distance driving, comfort, assist systems, infotainment, software updates, costs, and the few problems and annoyances I had over time.…

From Battery Life. Description: After 2 years and 2 weeks with my Volkswagen ID.7 Pro, I received several messages claiming that DC fast charging gets worse over time. So I tested it properly. In this video, I: Preheat the battery Charge from 7–80% at Ionity Compare the charging curve from 2023 vs 2025 Check if…

From Battery Life. Description: If you’re looking for a large electric family car with space for 6 or 7 people, this comparison is for you. In this video, I compare three of the most interesting electric people movers on the market: Kia EV9 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Long Wheelbase Volvo EX90 I cover prices, battery sizes, charging…

From Battery Life. Description: Solid-state batteries are considered the holy grail of electric vehicles — higher energy density, ultra-fast charging, better safety, and longer lifespan. But for years, they have felt like a promise that is always “just around the corner”. Now, a Finnish company called Donut Lab claims something very different: A solid-state battery…

From Battery Life. Description: I’ve driven the Mini Cooper E for almost two weeks and covered around 1,500 km. In this video, I give you my honest long-term impression and explain what I like, what I don’t like, and—most importantly—who this car is actually for. We talk about: Daily usability and city driving Space, trunk,…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I take the Mini Cooper E with the small 36.6 kWh battery on a real-world long distance trip in winter conditions. This is not a car made for 600 km highway drives, but sometimes you still have to go further than the city. Instead of forcing an unrealistic route, I…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I take a detailed look at DC fast charging performance of the Mini Cooper E with its 36.6 kWh battery. Mini claims up to 75 kW peak charging power, so I tested it on an Ionity HPC charger, starting from a very low 3% state of charge and charging up…

From Battery Life. Description: Volkswagen has officially revealed the interior of the all-new VW ID Polo (formerly ID.2), and there’s a LOT to talk about. In this video, I go through the first official images and video material to show you what’s new, what changed, and what all those buttons actually do. Big highlights include…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Mini Cooper E with the 36.6 kWh battery at its top speed of 160 km/h on the German Autobahn. This is not a range test for efficiency – it’s a realistic high-speed stress test to see: – how fast the state of charge drops – what the…

From Battery Life. Description: This is a real-world highway range test of the Mini Cooper E with the 36.6 kWh battery, driven at a constant 110 km/h (GPS) in winter conditions. After seeing that 130 km/h is simply too fast for this car due to its small battery and limited DC charging power, I repeated…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Mini Cooper E (36.6 kWh battery) on the highway at a constant 130 km/h (GPS) in real winter conditions. This is a proper range test, followed by a charging stop and preparation for a second test at 110 km/h. The car was charged to 100% overnight, cabin…