The electric car test, summer 2023:
Suddenly the petrol icon went electric. And just as suddenly, the Jeep Avenger debuts on Norwegian roads in this summer’s edition of the world’s largest electric car test.
We know there are many people who are excited about the model which, perhaps more than anyone, symbolizes the shift from the traditional internal combustion engines to the battery electric of the future. An electric Jeep was utopia just a few years ago. Now it is a reality.
And if you want to see it on Norwegian soil for the first time, all you have to do is line up somewhere along the route we drive in the electric car test.
Perhaps preferably a place where it stands still, i.e. a place where we take mandatory breaks: At the Circle K stations at Kallerud by Gjøvik, Vinstra and Dombås.
Follow the range test on Tuesday 6 June at Motor.no.
Everyone to Dombås?
Avenger also comes with the larger battery pack and stronger engine that will be found in all electric cars from the large Stellantis group going forward. DS 3 with this upgrade is also included in this year’s test.
A good Norwegian summer is predicted on the test day. And in terms of experience, the cars achieve their WLTP figures, and rightly so, under such conditions. This means that the entire field of 32 cars will almost certainly make it the 34 miles to Dombås, before they turn right up the climbs towards Dovre.
Here are all the cars:
Audi Q8: In terms of appearance, only enthusiasts can distinguish it from the old bestseller e-tron. But the range has become much better.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 (2WD): The test field’s most debated design. With best-in-class aerodynamics and rear-wheel drive, it will go far.
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Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC: The best Mercedes-Benz has to offer in terms of luxury at the moment.
Neo EL7: Brand new large SUV with the option of both battery replacement and battery subscription.
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Child ET5: An obvious competitor to the Tesla Model 3. Now it gets its first opportunity to catch up with the range king.
Toyota bZ4X AWD: Has had upgraded software and adjusted kilometer display – and can finally be considered ready for Norway.
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Xpeng G9: On paper, this has everything you could want – at a good price. Is it as good in reality?
Jeep Avenger: The very latest news in the field. Comes with the latest generation battery and motor from Stellantis (Peugeot, Citroën, Opel etc.)
Subaru Solterra: Has had the same challenges as the twin Toyota bZ4X, and the same important upgrades.
DS 3: The little charmer has got a bigger battery and more horses (same as Avenger), and suddenly has far more competitive power.
Read the test of the previous version here
Polestar 2: Going through an exciting change from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive on the entry-level models, and generally better range.
Read the test of the previous version here
Xpeng P7: Powerful – and necessary – upgraded version of a model that has been on the market for a while.
BMW i7: Luxury limousine in the classic sense, only that it is fully electric. But the appearance is debatable.
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BMW iX1: Long-awaited electric version of the smallest SUV from BMW. Four-wheel drive standard.
Atto 3 WORLD: The newcomer in the more affordable family class aims to go 10 miles further than the winter’s 311 km.
Han’s WORLD: A genuine sedan with high long-distance comfort that should exceed 50 miles.
JAC e-JS4: Had a tough start in the winter test and barely managed to warm up the driver and passenger at 30 miles. Revenge now.
Kia EV6 GT: The toughest version of the EV6 must be kept under control. If so, it will pass 40 miles without any problems.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB 250: Did not do so well in the winter’s test, and was among the cars with the greatest loss of range.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4Matic: Perhaps the best model in the EQE selection makes its debut in the electric car test.
Read the EQE 300 test here
MG 4: Smallest, but most modern from the MG family. It also shows the range. Should pass 40 miles.
MG 5: An all-electric station wagon is a rare sight. With today’s weather and forecast, it will also be seen north of Dombås.
MG Marvel: In theory, this should stop first, with an official range of 370 km. But can it surprise?
Neo ET7: The elegant sedan is made for long journeys. On paper, it should go closer to 60 miles.
Nissan Ariya 2WD: It will be interesting to see how effective this is in summer. Official range is 533 km. Last winter it stopped at 400 km.
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Tesla Model S LR: Covered a total of 530 kilometers in the test in January, which is a winter record. It should easily go at least 10 miles by now.
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Tesla Model X Plaid: The colossus with over 1,000 horsepower went 444 km this winter, with the usual low loss of range. Plus 10 miles here too?
Tesla Model Y RWD: The cheapest version of Norway’s best-selling car has a smaller, and not quite as energy-efficient, battery pack.
Read the AWD test here
Toyota bZ4X RWD: The most attractive model version, with four-wheel drive and 18-inch wheels, has also now been upgraded.
Read the AWD test here
VW ID. Buzz: The retro bus has more space and charm than range – but should pass 40 miles in good conditions.
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Voyah Free: Stopped after 391 km in the winter test. On paper, it should beat 50 miles with a few meters…
Hongqi E-HS9 LR: Used as a prototype this winter, and stopped at 389 km. This means that the largest car in the test can now reach 50 miles.
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Follow the range test on Tuesday 6 June at Motor.no.
Quiz:
These cars will be tested – do you know anything about them?
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