From Battery Life. Description: Today we test the Kia EV4 with the small 58 kWh battery on a real 600 km long-distance Autobahn trip. How fast is the Kia EV4 on a long highway drive including charging stops? We look at charging performance, efficiency, comfort, cruise control behavior, route planning, real-world consumption and overall long-distance…
From Battery Life. Description: Today we take the Kia EV4 with the small 58 kWh battery onto the German Autobahn for a real top speed power drive. How stable is the Kia EV4 at high speed? How much power does it need at 170 km/h? And how good is the comfort, suspension, noise insulation and…
From Battery Life. Description: In this Kia EV4 software tour, I go through the entire infotainment system, cockpit, steering wheel buttons, climate controls, EV settings, regenerative braking, navigation and all important menus. This is a complete walkthrough of the Kia EV4 user interface, including Android Auto, charging settings, driving assists, cruise control, i-Pedal, route planner,…
From Battery Life. Description: Is the base version of the Kia EV4 already enough for daily driving? In this review, I take a detailed look at the Kia EV4 with the small 58 kWh battery and show what features are missing compared to higher trims — and whether you actually need them in real life.…
From Battery Life. Description: Today we test the Kia EV4 with the small 58 kWh battery at a constant 110 km/h (68 mph) on the German Autobahn. After the 130 km/h test, this drive focuses on efficiency and long-distance comfort at lower highway speeds. This EV4 is a very basic version with 17-inch wheels, no…
From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 with the small 58 kWh battery on the German Autobahn at a constant 130 km/h (81 mph). This is a very basic version of the EV4 with 17-inch summer tires, no heat pump, no panoramic roof and no luxury extras. Perfect to see how efficient…
From Battery Life. Description: The Kia EV4 is back, now with the smaller 58 kWh battery pack. In this review I take a look at what changes compared to the bigger battery version, how the cheaper model drives, charging performance, acceleration, highway driving, top speed and everyday usability. Is the more affordable Kia EV4 still…
From Battery Life. Description: After two weeks and nearly 2,000 km with the Kia EV9 GT, it’s time for a full breakdown. This is the performance version of the EV9, with all-wheel drive, over 500 hp, and a more sporty setup—but how does it actually perform in daily driving and on long trips? In this…
From Battery Life. Description: The Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI is here — a sportier version of the ID. Polo with more power, GTI styling, and upgraded driving dynamics. In this video, we take a close look at the design, interior details, GTI-specific features, and all the key technical specs. What makes it different from the…
From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to the electric vehicle news highlights for week 20 of 2026. This week covers major developments across the EV industry: the end of an era for the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X, new details about the Tesla Semi, and the launch of the XPeng X9 in Germany. We…
From Battery Life. Description: Today’s long distance test in the Kia EV9 GT is very different from usual. Instead of a typical Sunday highway run, this trip happens on a busy Friday with real traffic, mixed roads, and multiple charging stops. Even better: it’s combined with a 500 km journey to check out a house…
From Battery Life. Description: The Kia EV9 GT is the most powerful version of Kia’s flagship electric SUV, delivering 500 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a claimed top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). In this Autobahn test, I push the EV9 GT at high speeds to evaluate real-world performance, stability, efficiency, and driving behavior under…
From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV9 GT with over 500 horsepower and a 96 kWh battery at a constant speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). This test represents a more realistic driving scenario for many countries where lower highway speeds apply or where you drive a mix of highway and country…
From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 19 of 2026. In this episode, we cover major developments in the EV world: Porsche going fully electric with the Macan, record-breaking EV adoption in Norway, Tesla’s new megawatt charging for trucks, and Volkswagen’s latest production plans. We also look at BYD sales trends,…
From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV9 GT with 508 horsepower and a 96 kWh battery on the German Autobahn at a constant speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). This is a real-world highway range test under near-perfect conditions, focusing on efficiency using eco mode, single motor driving, and steady speed. How…
From Battery Life. Description: The Kia EV9 GT takes the already impressive EV9 and turns it into a 508 HP performance SUV. But does that actually make sense in a huge electric family car? After driving it, testing acceleration, comfort, and Autobahn performance, here’s the real-world experience. In this video, we cover: 0–100 km/h performance…
From Battery Life. Description: I spent 14 days and over 1,300 km with the XPeng G6 AWD — and now it’s time to compare it directly to the Tesla Model Y. This is not a spec-sheet comparison. This is a real-world experience after driving both cars extensively: 👉 daily driving 👉 long-distance trips 👉 charging…
From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – Week 18 of 2026 ⚡ In this episode, we cover the latest developments in the EV world — from legal battles to new models, software updates, and industry insights. Key topics in this video: Tesla lawsuit in Norway and compensation payouts Gigafactory expansion in Germany…
From Battery Life. Description: Today I take a detailed look at the all-new Volkswagen ID Polo — the production version is finally here. This is a full walkaround + interior deep dive, covering everything you need to know about Volkswagen’s upcoming compact EV. In this video: Interior design & space (front + rear seats) Trunk…
From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m taking the XPENG G6 AWD Performance on a 600 km Autobahn long-distance test loop. The goal: ➡️ Drive as fast as possible ➡️ Include charging time ➡️ Find the real-world long-distance performance I’m driving at typical German Autobahn speeds (140–180 km/h when possible) and relying on high-speed DC charging…
From Battery Life. Description: How fast does the XPeng G6 Performance really charge? In this real-world charging test, I push the G6 AWD Performance on a 400 kW charger (limited by 500A CCS infrastructure) after preconditioning the battery through spirited driving. 👉 Key specs: 80 kWh LFP battery ~650V architecture (800V class) Up to 450…
From Battery Life. Description: How does the XPeng G6 Performance behave at high speed on the German Autobahn? 🇩🇪⚡ In this real-world test, I push the G6 up to its top speed (~213 km/h indicated) to evaluate stability, steering, comfort, and efficiency under extreme conditions. 👉 What you’ll see: Top speed test on real Autobahn…
From Battery Life. Description: How efficient is the XPeng G6 Performance at 110 km/h in real-world conditions? 🌧️⚡ In this test, I drive at a constant ~110 km/h (German Autobahn) — including rain, cold temperatures, and winter tires — to find the true range and consumption. 👉 Test conditions: Speed: ~110 km/h Weather: Rain (partly…
From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights – your weekly EV update with the most important news from the electric car world ⚡ This episode covers major updates from Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen – plus new tech, pricing, and industry trends. 👉 Topics in this episode: Fleet charging solution by Troniity Hyundai…
From Battery Life. Description: Real-world highway range test with the XPeng G6 Performance at a constant 130 km/h (Germany Autobahn) 🇩🇪⚡ Can the G6 deliver close to its 510 km WLTP claim—or what’s the realistic range at speed? 👉 Test conditions: Speed: ~130 km/h (GPS verified) Temperature: ~13°C Winter tires (20”) Climate set to 22.5°C…
From Battery Life. Description: The XPeng G6 Performance in a real-world test on German roads 🇩🇪⚡ Is this the better alternative to the Tesla Model Y? In this video, I take a detailed look at the car: interior, usability, software, driving performance, and first impressions on the Autobahn – including acceleration and high-speed testing. 👉…
From Battery Life. Description: The XPeng G6 Performance in a real-world test on German roads 🇩🇪⚡ Is this the better alternative to the Tesla Model Y? In this video, I take a detailed look at the car: interior, usability, software, driving performance, and first impressions on the Autobahn – including acceleration and high-speed testing. 👉…
From Battery Life. Description: After spending two weeks and driving over 1,500 km with the Renault 5, it’s time for a full real-world review. In this video, I go through everything: 👉 Design & practicality (space, trunk, rear seats) 👉 Infotainment with Android Automotive & Google Maps 👉 Driving experience & assist systems 👉 Charging…
From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s Electric News Highlights – your quick and compact update from the EV world ⚡ This week we cover major developments from Tesla, Volkswagen, Polestar and BMW – plus new data, shocking production decisions, and upcoming EVs. 👉 Topics in this episode: Charge for FREE with &Charge (Andcharge)…
From Battery Life. Description: Today we take a full look at the new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo and go through everything that has changed. 👉 New design updates (front, logo, lights) 👉 Updated interior & controls 👉 New infotainment system & apps 👉 Battery options, motors & charging 👉 New features like one-pedal driving & Travel…
From Battery Life. Description: 600 km highway test in the Renault 5 – after the previous breakdown, this is the second attempt. 👉 What happens after the inverter failure? 👉 Real-world highway driving at 130 km/h 👉 Route planning with A Better Routeplanner 👉 Charging with Tesla Superchargers & Ionity 👉 Real consumption, charging behavior…
From Battery Life. Description: Today we take a detailed look at the charging performance of the Renault 5 with the 52 kWh battery – using real data from a Supercharger session. 👉 Charged from 9% to 80% 👉 Full screen recording from the Tesla app 👉 Detailed charging curve analysis 👉 Comparison with similar EVs…
From Battery Life. Description: After more than 2 years with our Volkswagen ID.7, it’s time to say goodbye… and this one is emotional. In this video, my wife Cindy shares her honest real-world experience driving the ID.7 almost every day: 👉 Comfort, seats & ride quality 👉 Noise levels & driving feel 👉 Real range…
From Battery Life. Description: How does the Renault 5 perform at top speed on the Autobahn? In this video, I take the Renault 5 (52 kWh, 150 hp) for a full power drive: 👉 Top speed test (150–155 km/h) 👉 Real consumption at high speed 👉 Battery drain under full load 👉 Sport mode acceleration…
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%…