From Battery Life. Description: Can the Smart #5 Brabus (94 kWh net) really deliver the ultra-fast charging speeds Smart promises? In this video I test the charging performance on a high-power charger capable of up to 600 A and compare the complete charging curve with two of the fastest charging EVs I’ve tested: the Xpeng…

From Battery Life. Description: After testing the Smart #5 BRABUS (94 kWh usable battery) at 130 km/h, it’s now time for the 110 km/h range test. With its 646 hp dual-motor drivetrain, large battery and 21-inch wheels, this should be an interesting comparison. I’ll also talk about the charging performance, driving comfort, adaptive cruise control,…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s Electric News Highlights! I searched the web for the most important electric vehicle news and condensed everything into one easy-to-watch update. This week we cover Aral Pulse’s lower charging prices, Audi Charging Hub holiday pricing, Audi’s upcoming SSP platform, Renault bringing Google Gemini into its EVs, the…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Smart #5 BRABUS (94 kWh usable battery) on the German Autobahn at a constant GPS speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). I’ll also share my impressions of the ride comfort, driver assistance systems, navigation and efficiency during the drive. After the range test, I’ll head straight into…

From Battery Life. Description: How fast is the Smart #5 BRABUS? In this video I test every drive mode, including Eco, Comfort, Sport and BRABUS mode, before trying the Rocket Launch feature to see if Smart’s claimed acceleration can be achieved. I also head onto the German Autobahn to test the car’s full-throttle acceleration all…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I take a detailed look at the Smart #5 Brabus (100 kWh) and show you everything you need to know about its digital features. We go through the driver’s display, all cockpit menus, the head-up display settings, navigation, driving information, and the Smart smartphone app. You’ll also see…

From Battery Life. Description: The Smart #5 Brabus (94 kWh usable battery) is one of the most powerful electric SUVs in its class with over 660 horsepower, 400 kW DC charging and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). In this first review I take a detailed look at the exterior, interior, practicality, software,…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s EV News! This week we cover Ionity’s charging price increase, Volkswagen’s new Vehicle-to-Grid package, record EV registrations across Europe, rumors about Volkswagen factory closures, Tesla expanding Gigafactory Berlin, Polestar leaving the US market, Zeekr’s expansion in Germany, the next-generation Dacia Spring and the all-new Skoda Peaq electric…

From Battery Life. Description: Can the Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX Long Wheelbase handle a 600 km motorway journey at 130 km/h (81 mph)? Today I’m putting the AWD electric van to the test in extreme summer temperatures, driving almost exclusively on the highway while following a route planned with A Better Routeplanner. This test reveals…

From Battery Life. Description: How does the Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX perform at its top speed of 160 km/h? In this Autobahn test, I take the Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX Long Wheelbase to its maximum speed and analyze real-world energy consumption, driving comfort, stability, wind noise, acceleration, and charging performance after the drive. Sponsored by…

From Battery Life. Description: Can the most efficient Volkswagen ID really beat the least efficient one by a huge margin? In this comparison, I drive my Volkswagen ID.7 Pro against the Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX under identical conditions. Both cars start with the same state of charge, identical climate settings, and drive the same route…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I test the Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX Long Wheelbase (86 kWh) at a constant 110 km/h (68 mph) on the Autobahn to see how much range you can expect in real-world summer conditions. After completing the 130 km/h (81 mph) test, it’s time to find out whether a slightly lower…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s EV News Highlights! 🚗⚡ In this episode, we cover the Renault Megane E-Tech facelift with a larger battery and faster charging, new details about Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi, BMW opening orders for the new i3, Kia’s expanded PV5 lineup, Smart’s upcoming #2 city car, EnBW’s new charging rewards…

From Battery Life. Description: In this video, I take a detailed look at the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX Long Wheelbase (86 kWh), the all-wheel-drive version of VW’s electric van. We cover the differences between the GTX and rear-wheel-drive models, interior space, seating configurations, technology, charging performance, acceleration, highway driving, and everyday usability. The ID.Buzz GTX adds…

From Battery Life. Description: After driving the Volvo ES90 Single Motor for around 2,000 km, it’s time for a full review. In this video, I cover everything from comfort, ride quality, practicality and interior space to charging performance, efficiency, driver assistance systems and infotainment. The Volvo ES90 aims to be a premium electric sedan with…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s EV News Highlights! In this episode, we cover the upcoming Skoda Space SUV, BMW’s electric M3 concept, the massive BYD Han L, the sporty Volkswagen ID.2 GTI, Rivian R2 deliveries, BYD’s ultra-fast flash charging network, and Volkswagen’s mobile charging robot. We also take a look at the…

From Battery Life. Description: A few months ago, I ordered a Volkswagen ID.Buzz, but things did not go according to plan. Delivery delays, leasing complications, and the upcoming launch of the Volkswagen ID.Polo (52 kWh) changed everything. In this video, I explain why I canceled my ID.Buzz order, why I decided to order the ID.Polo…

From Battery Life. Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD https://geni.us/LUBA3AWD_BL Mammotion YUKA mini 2 Vision (grey cover) https://geni.us/YUKAmini2Vision_BL Mammotion YUKA mini 2 LiDAR (white cover) https://geni.us/YUKAmini2_BL Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1000 https://geni.us/LUBAmini2_BL Description: The Mammotion Luba Mini 2 is one of the newest wire-free robot lawn mowers on the market. In this video, I take a…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I take the Volvo ES90 Single Motor onto the German Autobahn to see how it behaves at high speeds. We look at stability, comfort, steering, noise levels, energy consumption and overall driving impressions while spending time at the car’s maximum speed. How does Volvo’s newest electric flagship perform when driven…

From Battery Life. Description: How efficient is the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro compared to the Volvo ES90 Single Motor on a real-world motorway drive? In this comparison, both cars start at the same state of charge, use identical climate settings, and drive the same route at approximately 130 km/h (81 mph). We compare energy consumption, battery…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I take the Volvo ES90 (106 kWh) on a real-world long distance journey of over 900 km across Germany. How comfortable is it at 140 km/h? How good is the charging performance? And how well does the built-in Google Maps route planning work on a full-day road trip? In this…

From Battery Life. Description: How far can the Volvo ES90 (92 kWh) travel at a constant 110 km/h (68 mph)? After the 130 km/h (81 mph) range test, it’s time to see how Volvo’s new electric flagship performs at a more relaxed motorway speed. Equipped with rear-wheel drive, 333 hp, a heat pump and massive…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to Electric News Highlights Week 24 of 2026! In this episode, we cover Tesla’s new Supercharger sales program in Europe, the upcoming Rolls-Royce Spectre 2, BYD Denza’s expansion into Germany, XPENG production in Austria, the latest EV registration figures from Germany, and the production start of the Volkswagen ID. Polo,…

From Battery Life. Description: The Volvo ES90 (92 kWh) takes on my standardized Autobahn range test at 130 km/h (81 mph). Equipped with rear-wheel drive, a heat pump and massive 22-inch wheels, this new electric Volvo flagship promises impressive efficiency and long-distance comfort. In this video, I test the ES90 in real-world motorway conditions, evaluate…

From Battery Life. Description: The all-new Volvo ES90 is finally here! In this first drive review, I take a detailed look at Volvo’s new electric flagship sedan. We check out the interior, rear seat space, cargo area, frunk, infotainment system, comfort, driving impressions, acceleration, top speed and much more. The tested version is the rear-wheel-drive…

From Battery Life. Description: Volkswagen Group’s new MEB+ platform is finally here, and three exciting electric cars are already available to order: the Cupra Raval, Volkswagen ID.Polo and Skoda Epiq. In this video, I compare pricing, equipment, range, battery options, performance, and value for money across all three models. Which one offers the best package?…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 Fastback (81 kWh) at a constant 110 km/h (68 mph) to see how efficient Kia’s longest-range EV4 really is. After completing the 130 km/h (81 mph) range test, it’s time to see how much range can be gained at a more realistic cruising speed. With…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the Kia EV4 Fastback (81 kWh) at a constant 130 km/h (81 mph) on the German Autobahn. With its 81 kWh battery, front-wheel drive setup and improved aerodynamics, the EV4 Fastback promises exceptional efficiency and long-distance capability. In this test we’ll find out how it performs under real-world…

From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m taking a detailed look at the Kia EV4 Fastback (81 kWh) and comparing it to the standard EV4. The Fastback promises improved aerodynamics, more luggage space and even better efficiency, while keeping the same battery, charging performance and technology as the regular EV4. In this video I cover: Design…

From Battery Life. Description: The MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete has been cleaning our home for more than 3 months, and in this video I show you exactly why it has become my favorite robot vacuum and mop. With three dogs, long hair, multiple floors and a challenging home layout, I wanted a robot that…

From Battery Life. Description: After driving the Kia EV4 base version with the small 58 kWh battery for two weeks and over 1,300 km, here are my real thoughts about the car. This is the almost base model with very few optional extras, so we talk about what features are missing, how the small battery…

From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to another Electric News Highlights episode with the latest EV news and electric car updates. Today we talk about the new BYD flash charging technology with up to 1,500 kW charging speeds, Kia EV1 plans, Stellantis’ future EV platform, the new Mercedes AMG GT XX with over 1,100 horsepower, the…

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…