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Carboratory is an independent automotive publication covering car reviews, real-world EV tests, automotive technology, comparisons and car news. Named testers will be listed here when they are credited on first-hand tests.

Expertise: Car reviews, EV testing, Automotive technology

Reviews: 109

Articles

Understanding the distinctions between LFP (lithium iron phosphate) and NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) batteries is crucial for prospective EV owners.EV Lab

LFP vs. NMC: Which EV Battery is Right for You?

A modern electric car drives on a multi-lane motorway in Europe, with other vehicles visible in the background.EV Lab

EV Consumption on Motorways: The Speed Factor

A modern electric car parked on a snow-covered mountain road, with a scenic winter landscape in the background.EV Lab

EV Winter Road Trip: Your Essential Planning Guide

A close-up of an electric car's wheel hub with a visible brake caliper, suggesting the integration of regenerative braking technology.EV Lab

Boost EV Range: Regenerative Braking in European Cities

An electric car, possibly a Tesla Model 3 or similar, with a large, black roof box mounted on its roof, parked outdoors.EV Lab

Roof Boxes & EV Range: What You Need to Know

An electric car, possibly a SUV or estate, with a caravan or trailer attached, charging at a public fast charger.EV Lab

Towing with an EV: Range & Charging Planning

Close-up of an electric car tyre valve with a pressure gauge attached, showing a digital reading.EV Lab

EV Tyre Pressure: Maximising Range and Safety

Infographic comparing gross and usable battery capacity figures for various electric vehicle models.EV Lab

Usable vs. Gross EV Battery Capacity: What You Need to Know

An electric vehicle with a charging cable plugged into a power strip, which is powering a laptop and a coffee machine.EV Lab

Vehicle-to-Load: Powering Your World with an EV

An electric vehicle charging cable plugged into a car, with a visible charging port and surrounding vehicle bodywork.EV Lab

EV Charging Losses: Where Does the Energy Go?

A charging electric car with its range displayed on the dashboard, contrasting WLTP and actual driving distances.EV Lab

WLTP vs. Real-World EV Range: What to Expect

Green Bentley Torcal viewed in profile on a mountain roadNewsNews

Bentley Torcal rejects the front-passenger screen trend

Green Bentley Torcal shown from the front three-quarter angle with its illuminated grille visibleNewsNews

Bentley Torcal revealed with up to 888 PS and 600 km range

Official BMW iX5 60 xDrive studio photographNewsNews

BMW CEO says some Chinese car prices in Europe make no business sense

Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio viewed from the frontNewsNews

Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio turns the G-Class into a 900bhp convertible

Land Rover Range Rover Sport photographed from the sideNewsNews

JLR recalls 170,169 vehicles over possible loss of drive power

Mercedes-Benz and Wayve logos on the official production-agreement graphicNewsNews

Mercedes signs production deal for Wayve AI Driver

First-generation Nissan Pixo used as an archive imageNewsNews

New Nissan Pixo returns as an 80bhp electric city car

Promotional Mondial de l'Auto 2026 graphic with 12–18 October dates at Porte de VersaillesNewsNews

Renault Group brings 50 vehicles and six novelties to Paris 2026

Camouflaged Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale prototype driving with its roof loweredNewsNews

Rolls-Royce starts global Project Nightingale testing

Official Škoda Octavia RS and Kodiaq RS press photographNewsNews

Analyst says Škoda has become Volkswagen Group's new Porsche

Charging plug connected to an electric car, official SMMT photographNewsNews

Electrified cars pass half of Britain’s new-car market

Charging plug connected to a car, official SMMT image used as an automotive market illustrationNewsNews

Ford Puma leads Britain’s new-car rankings after eight months

White long-wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo in side view with both sliding doors openNewsNews

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo gains a long-wheelbase version