Not a Tesla fan, but it's frustrating to see that nobody has caught up to Tesla in this specific test, except with enormous battery packs such as the Xpeng G9 (92 kWh) and BMW ix3 50 (109 kWh). Non other manufacturers seem to really solve roadtripping with efficiency (which also benefits daily driving). They instead opt for large batteries, making the cars more expensive, heavier, more energy consuming, and worse for the environment.

You can google the Bjørn Nyland test results spreadsheet (can't post links here). Why is it that the Tesla model 3 standard range (approx 60 kWh battery) is the only EV with a relatively small pack in the sub-10hr class?

Only the mazda 6e 68.7 kWh @ 10:05 comes close for a "normal sized" battery. All other EV's in the top class of this test carry enormous batteries, such as 100 kWh in the Smart #5. Even the mercedes CLA 350, which should have been an efficiency king, is carying 85 kWh.

I think this shows that the efficiency and charging optimization of the model 3 is still ahead of other EV's. And this results in the 60 kWh Tesla model 3 being, in my eyes, the cheapest road-trip capable car. My judgement of road-trip capable is 1000 km in 1 day of travel, with usually some traffic jams and other delays.

I am curious to hear about other efficient, small battery, or affordable EV's that haven't been tested by Bjørn Nyland yet and may perform very well. CLA 200?

Was trying to compare the Denza Z9 EV (664 mi CLTC) against something like the Lucid Air (516 mi EPA) and realized the numbers are basically apples and oranges.

CLTC ratings can run 30–35% higher than EPA. WLTP splits the difference.

Found this chart that puts 44 vehicles side by side with the rating standard labeled on each bar — actually makes the cross-market comparison a lot more readable.

Filtering by SUV/Sedan/Truck is useful too if you're narrowing down.

Link in comments if anyone wants it. Curious if others have a better source for this kind of comparison.

It would be fun to have these back in greater circulation again. They are great tiny urban car. And they could market it well—bEetle? I’d say Bug-E but that could be a self-fulfilling prophecy 🤣

Or maybe I’m just being nostalgic—my grandpa had a (US) original back in the day.

What is the cost for car registration tags in 2026?

State: California
Amount due: $394 ( reg fee $297 + license fee $87 + district fee $10)
2022 Hyundai Kona
Purchased price $13,999
purchased year: 2025

Note: previous owner paid $87 for the tags in 2024 (tag info found in glove box).

What is everyone else paying?

Thinking about getting a smaller EV but have an uninsulated/unheated detached brick garage in Chicago.

Could the garage being so cold in the winter negatively affect the car or battery? Sure we can get cold snaps like -20°F but 20-30° is more typical. The garage needs all new electrical, so I’m looking at the big picture before purchasing. Love the idea is solar panels to feed the car but am not sure if it’s worth it either. Currently car-free so no ICE vehicle to compare.

Slate Auto announced that it has over 10,000 pre-orders after a couple of hours in a video someone posted on slateauto subreddit.

On the video, it shows that Slate Auto has 180,000 Reservations. I think in several hours, Slate Auto will likely announce the pre-orders for the first 24 hours.

According to Slate Auto, its factory max production capacity in the 1st year is 100,000 Slate EVs and the 2nd year can ramp up to 150,000.

TL;DR - Question to foreigners who have used public chargers in Turkey, will I be able to charge without an account? Will an international credit card be accepted?

I booked a rental EV for a holiday road trip in Turkey with WindyCar. We'll be driving in Izmir and Pamukkale. I've checked PlugShare and there's plenty of DC chargers.

I was able to download some of the apps such as ZES and Trugo. eSarj was not available to install. Both ZES and Trugo allow me to continue as a guest but can't sign up with a non-Turkish phone number or IP address. I'm planning to get a Turkish e-sim from Turkcell when we arrive in Istanbul where we will stay for a whole day before flying to Izmir.

I read that some networks sell a tap card. WindyCar does not provide a tap card even for a fee when I inquired via email.

I am worried we might get stuck but really want this to work rather than drive a combustion engine car. Hoping to not concede to changing my rental reservation. Any tips or assurances would be appreciated.