EV - behind the scenes

Is now the time to buy an EV? Can an EV work with my lifestyle?

Both questions are about as easy to answer as the length of a piece of string, but we took four of the latest and most significant new pure-electric models and put them through the rigorous CarsGuide comparison test process in April. Our mission wasn’t necessarily to determine which model is best, but rather help the general consumer answer these questions for themselves.

EVGuide lead and CarsGuide new energy vehicle specialist Tom White commanded the test, which put the Hyundai Ioniq 5 up against the Kia EV6, Polestar 2 and BMW iX over hundreds of kilometres of highway and urban driving. The results highlighted some big surprises when it comes to range and efficiency for each driving condition, along with charging convenience and room for your family, child seats and luggage.