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EV Lab

Electric-vehicle range, charging and energy-use analysis. Official figures and Carboratory tests are kept apart.

EV Lab results

Measured fields appear only after Carboratory has recorded them. Official WLTP figures stay labelled as official.

No Carboratory-tested EV Lab rows have been published yet. Reviews and methodology still apply.

Methodology

Close-up of an electric vehicle charging port with a charging cable plugged in, illustrating the connection point.EV Lab

400V vs 800V: The Future of EV Charging

A close-up view of an electric car charging port with a charging cable plugged in, illustrating the connection.EV Lab

AC vs. DC Charging: Understanding the Differences

Electric vehicle charging port with cable plugged in, showing a digital display of charging status.EV Lab

Preconditioning: The Key to Faster EV Charging

A smartphone displaying a route on a map, with an electric car charging at a station in the background.EV Lab

EV Route Planning: Realistic Expectations for European Journeys

A domestic wall charger unit connected to an electric vehicle, with a charging cable plugged into the car's port.EV Lab

Home Charging: Power, Speed, and Real-World Times

Electric car charging in hot weather, with a visible battery temperature warning on the dashboard.EV Lab

EVs and Heat: What Hot Weather Means for Your Electric Car

A charging electric car, with snow and ice visible on the vehicle and ground, illustrating the challenges of winter EV ownership.EV Lab

EV Range in Winter: What to Expect

A person connecting a diagnostic tool to the charging port of a used electric car, with the car's dashboard visible.EV Lab

EV Battery Health: A Used Car Buyer's Guide

Graph showing an electric vehicle's charging power (kW) versus state of charge (%).EV Lab

Demystifying EV Fast-Charging Curves

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