The Ultimate Electric Car Range Test: Four Cars, Two Mountain Passes

🚗Four electric cars, the Tesla Model Y Performance, Subaru Sutera, Toyota b4x, and Chevy Blazer EV RS, participate in an electric car range test.

🏞️The range test takes place across two challenging mountain passes, testing the cars' performance in real-world driving conditions.

⚡️The Tesla Model Y Performance has the highest range capacity, followed by the Chevy Blazer EV RS and Subaru Sutera, while the Toyota b4x has the lowest range capacity.

🏔️As the cars climb up the mountain passes, their range decreases, highlighting the impact of elevation on electric car efficiency.

🔌The cars' regenerative braking systems recover some energy during the downhill portions of the mountain passes, boosting their remaining range.

Which electric car had the highest range at the start of the test?

—The Tesla Model Y Performance had the highest range at the start of the test, with a total range of 303 miles according to Tesla.

Which electric car had the lowest range at the start of the test?

—The Toyota b4x had the lowest range at the start of the test, with a range of just over 225 miles.

How did the cars' ranges change during the uphill portions of the mountain passes?

—During the uphill portions of the mountain passes, the cars' ranges decreased, reflecting the increased energy demand of climbing steep gradients.

How did the cars' ranges change during the downhill portions of the mountain passes?

—During the downhill portions of the mountain passes, the cars' ranges increased as their regenerative braking systems recovered some energy.

Which electric car had the longest remaining range at the end of the test?

—The Tesla Model Y Performance had the longest remaining range at the end of the test, reflecting its higher starting range and energy efficiency.

00:00Introduction to the electric car range test featuring four cars: Tesla Model Y Performance, Subaru Sutera, Toyota b4x, and Chevy Blazer EV RS.

03:19Start of the range test, with the cars beginning their journey up the challenging mountain passes.

06:54Discussion about the remaining range and battery percentages of each car during the uphill portions of the mountain passes.

09:28Discussion about the comfort and interior features of the cars during the range test.

11:41Reaching the highest point of the range test at the top of the mountain passes before beginning the descent.

13:49Arriving at the end of the range test in Vail and the decision to turn back to Golden to assess charging needs.