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: Happy New Year! 🎉 In this video, I’m doing my 2-year battery degradation test with my VW ID.7, repeating the exact same test method I used when the car was new and after the first year. 🔋 I charge to 100%, then drive at a constant 113 km/h (110 km/h GPS)…
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…
From Battery Life. Description: Is the Mini Cooper E still fun in freezing winter conditions? ❄️ Today I’m testing the cheapest and smallest-battery Mini EV on a cold day in Bavaria, Germany to see how it drives, accelerates, and feels in everyday use. This Mini Cooper E comes with a 36.6 kWh battery, front-wheel drive,…
From Battery Life. Description: Yes, the title is serious: I’m giving back my Volkswagen ID.7 Pro and switching to a Volkswagen ID. Buzz — and this video explains why. It’s not about efficiency or comfort. It’s about leasing rules, timing, and practicality. In this video, I explain: Why my VW ID.7 lease cannot be extended…
From Battery Life. Description: After 2 years with my Volkswagen ID.7 Pro, my We Connect Plus subscription has expired — and that changes more than you might expect. In this video I explain what We Connect Plus actually is, what happens when it runs out, which features stop working, which ones still work for free,…
From Battery Life. Description: I’ve had the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase (RWD) for two weeks and driven around 1,500 km in winter conditions here in Bavaria, Germany ❄️🇩🇪 Now it’s time for a real-world verdict. In this video, I share my honest experience after daily driving, long-distance trips, charging, living with seven seats, dogs…
From Battery Life. Description: I took the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase (RWD) on a real-world 600 km long-distance trip in winter conditions to see how it performs when driven efficiently but realistically. The car was charged to 100% at home, driven at 130 km/h on the highway, and charged three times using Ionity fast…
From Battery Life. Description: Today I’m testing the DC fast-charging performance of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase with the 86 kWh battery. I compare its charging curve, charging time, added energy, and real highway range directly to: Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S (same battery & chemistry) Kia EV9 (800-V system, 96 kWh) Volvo EX90 (107…
From Battery Life. Description: After almost two years with my Volkswagen ID.7 Pro, it was time for the first official VW service / inspection. In this video, I go through the full service checklist, explain what Volkswagen actually checks on an electric car, and—most importantly—what it really costs. I show you the official service invoice,…
From Battery Life. Description: Volkswagen has officially revealed almost all key details about the VW ID. Polo, launching in 2026. In this video, I break down pricing, pre-order date, batteries, range, charging speeds, motors, interior, comfort, driving assists and delivery timeline. The ID. Polo is the first VW based on the new MEB+ platform, featuring…
From Battery Life. Description: In this video I take the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Long Wheelbase (RWD) to its top speed of 160 km/h on the German Autobahn. How does this giant EV handle at high speeds? How bad is the consumption? And how far can you actually drive at 160 km/h with the 86 kWh battery?…
From Battery Life. Description: Welcome to this week’s Electric News Highlights — your quick weekly update on everything happening in the EV world. Brought to you by EV Supply – premium accessories, winter tires, rubber mats, sun protection and more for your electric car. 👉 Use the link below for 10% off! Free winter-tire shipping…
From Battery Life. Description: Good morning everyone! Today I’m doing a real-world 130 km/h range test with the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long Wheelbase (RWD) equipped with the 86 kWh battery and the 210 kW rear motor. I charged the car to 100% at home, preheated the cabin and the battery, and arrived at the charger…