The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) conducts biannual real-world range tests—one in summer and another in winter. The results from this year's summer test are particularly intriguing.
The standout performer was the BMW iX3, achieving a remarkable real-world range of 485 miles, which exceeds its WLTP-rated range by 7 miles. Generally, the WLTP range tends to be more optimistic than the EPA standards used in the US, but the iX3 surpassed expectations by 1.5% compared to the WLTP figure.
In second place was the Lucid Gravity, with a real-world range of 447 miles, falling short by 3.7% of its WLTP rating of 465 miles. The top five was rounded out by the Mercedes CLA, GLC 400, and the Xpeng X9.
| Rank | Model | WLTP | Total Range | Deviation | Deviation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW iX3 | 478 miles | 485 miles | 7 miles | +1.5% |
| 2 | Lucid Gravity | 465 miles | 447 miles | -17 miles | -3.7% |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | 440 miles | 419 miles | -21 miles | -4.7% |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 | 400 miles | 413 miles | 14 miles | +3.4% |
| 5 | Xpeng X9 | 360 miles | 401 miles | 41 miles | +11.4% |
| 6 | Polestar 3 | 388 miles | 373 miles | -15 miles | -3.8% |
| 7 | Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 | 350 miles | 368 miles | 19 miles | +5.3% |
| 8 | Toyota C-HR+ | 377 miles | 365 miles | -12 miles | -3.4% |
| 9 | 369 miles | 357 miles | -12 miles | -3.3% | |
| 10 | Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 373 miles | 352 miles | -21 miles | -5.7% |
| 11 | Smart #5 | 336 miles | 345 miles | 10 miles | +3.0% |
| 12 | 323 miles | 316 miles | -7 miles | -2.1% | |
| 13 | Toyota bZ4X | 314 miles | 314 miles | 0 miles | 0.0% |
| 14 | MG S6 | 301 miles | 312 miles | 11 miles | +3.4% |
| 15 | Citroën Ë-C5 Aircross | 319 miles | 311 miles | -8 miles | -2.5% |
| 16 | Mazda 6e | 298 miles | 301 miles | 3.7 miles | +1.2% |
| 17 | 292 miles | 286 miles | -6 miles | -2.1% | |
| 18 | MG IM6 | 314 miles | 277 miles | -37 miles | -11.7% |
| 19 | Changan Deepal S05 | 277 miles | 268 miles | -9 miles | -3.1% |
| 20 | Kia PV5 | 256 miles | 261 miles | 5 miles | +1.8% |
| 21 | Hyundai Inster | 224 miles | 232 miles | 8 miles | +3.5% |
| 22 | KGM Musso | 235 miles | 229 miles | -6 miles | -2.6% |
| 23 | Dongfeng Vigo | 211 miles | 216 miles | 5 miles | +2.3% |
| 24 | 191 miles | 202 miles | 11 miles | +5.4% |
In terms of deviation, the MG IM6 exhibited the largest discrepancy, achieving a range of 277 miles, which was 11.7% lower than its WLTP estimate. Conversely, the Xpeng X9, which secured fifth place, demonstrated the highest positive deviation, achieving 11.4% more than its WLTP rating with a range of 401 miles on a single charge.
Notably, the Toyota bZ4X displayed virtually no deviation from its official rating of 314 miles.
While NAF's range test aims to provide accurate real-world results, individual experiences may vary due to factors such as elevation, weather conditions, and driving habits.
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