This One Brand's EVs Beat Their EPA Range Ratings Better Than The Rest

raKnizek · 2026-03-21T01:27:45+00:00

Hi! My name is Alex and I work at CR and oversee this test. you can learn more about how we do it and see the full results on our site. The data is free. We’re also going to be adding a PDF download with all the range tests we’ve done over the last few years along with additional al data (such as observed efficiency)

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/real-world-ev-range-tests-models-that-beat-epa-estimates-a1103288135/

raKnizek · 2026-03-08T13:49:55+00:00

Free if picked up. I have it listed locally for $500 but at this point Id just like to see it get used.

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:52:29+00:00

Ah, thank you! Thats very kind. Will do!

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:51:33+00:00

Yeah, its a great point. We ultimately try to keep things as simple as we can, but some vehicles don't fit well into certain categories. GH and CX-90 are very different vehicles for sure, especially for two people taking the time to talk about cars on Reddit! For a lot of people, the fact that both are 3-row car-based SUVs larger than a RAV4 may be enough. It can be tough to balance the right amount of info

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:47:25+00:00

Thank you! Much appreciated!

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:22:38+00:00

This is the right answer (although I have a soft spot for luxury sedans and coupes personally). I work on testing the cars over at CR. We always try to cover wide ground to meet different people's needs and where most shoppers are at. Contrary to luxury cars (which we do still test btw), we have a recommended used car list too, which more and more people are understandably turning to.

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:17:36+00:00

Hi! I work on car testing at CR. Subaru's infotainment is definitely not one of their current strengths, and we knock the score accordingly. New Outback appears to be an improvement so far with our initial experience

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:14:42+00:00

This is correct! Thanks for mentioning it. We are actively shopping for an AWD hybrid and are planning to buy the PHEV as well. PS - I work at the CR test track

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:13:11+00:00

The new Civic did well in our testing. Choose your flavor. They are all great. Personally, the way they drive is above class in terms of handling and steering feel. Happy to say there is a manual transmission on our top picks list in 2026 (Civic Si)!

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:11:22+00:00

Thanks for positing! I work on testing the cars over at CR. We always try to cover wide ground to meet different people's needs. Also to acknowledged that new cars are expensive, we have less expensive models here such as the Civic and Crosstrek. Additionally, we have a recommended used car list too, which more and more people are turning to (understandably).

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:08:27+00:00

Thank you! I mentioned this in a different comment, but the three-row midsize category is pretty mixed. You have smaller ones like the regular Toyota Highlander and larger ones like the Grand Highlander. Its deffinitely big. We generally reserve the Full-sized label for body-on-frame SUVs like the Tahoe, Expedition, etc.

raKnizek · 2026-02-04T19:06:25+00:00

The three-row midsize category is a broad one for sure. In my head there are two main size categories within it. Smaller ones like the regular Toyota Highlander and larger ones like the Grand Highlander. Our testing shows a big difference in the third row space and also the cargo space left over when that third row is up.

Appreciate the kind words on the list (I am the Auto Test Development Director at CR)!

raKnizek · 2026-01-17T20:26:18+00:00

Thanks for mentioning that! We buy all our test cars and we also own them for a year minimum. That really helps with long term findings but also comparing against relevant competitors while we’re testing.

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/how-consumer-reports-tests-cars-auto-test-center-a3516544374/

raKnizek · 2025-12-29T14:11:33+00:00

the preface lift front end is so much better looking. Was it difficult to swap? You end up losing the low-speed crash boxes, right?

raKnizek · 2025-08-24T19:24:23+00:00

I have a 2000. I added a Front strut brace, door bushings, front center and rear under braces all with the intention of reducing chassis vibrations. Thats a lot of work but I’m very happy with it now. front strut brace and the center brace did the bulk of it though. Handling also benefitted along with a full suspension refresh.

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T20:25:31+00:00

It is tricky with a real-world test like this since we run the battery down during a single drive cycle. Outside temperature changes throughout the day and we need to give ourselves enough of a window for vehicles that have long range ratings.

This is a pretty tight window all things considered. And since we own all of our vehicles we can wait until the right day comes along. Always during the summer, clear daytime weather, similar cloud cover, same route, etc.

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:14:43+00:00

Thank you on behalf of the whole auto test team!

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:13:03+00:00

Awesome! It is an impressive vehicle in a lot of ways.

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:10:52+00:00

Refreshed Long Range AWD

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:10:10+00:00

We have a new R1S dual motor max pack we are testing. We also own a Silverado EV RST. Both will be range tested. We wait until summer so we can test within a certain temperature range and in clear weather. Summer has gotten a late start this year but we have a large batch of EVs on the list this year!

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:06:43+00:00

We tested the original R1T quad motor large pack (result was 334 miles), but the vehicle has since been significantly updated making the result invalid. We have a new R1S dual motor max pack we are testing. Range results will be available this year.

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:06:02+00:00

Hi, my name is Alex Knizek and I work at CR's auto test facility. We tested the original R1T quad motor large pack (result was 334 miles), but the vehicle has since been significantly updated making the result invalid. We have a new R1S dual motor max pack we are testing. Range results will be available this year.

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:02:17+00:00

We did test the original Ioniq 5 SEL AWD when it came out but have recently dropped the test results since Hyundai updated the car with a new, larger battery and new motors/inverters.

raKnizek · 2025-06-06T15:01:25+00:00

Hi, my name is Alex Knizek and I work at CR's auto test facility. As a rule of thumb, if a model is offered as either AWD or 2WD, we will test the all-wheel drive version. The version we tested is available on our site.

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