Check Out Results From Biggest Electric Car Winter Test Ever

The tested cars were the Opel Ampera-e, BMW i3, new Nissan LEAF, Hyundai IONIQ Electric and Volkswagen e-Golf.

The Norwegian EV Association performed what we believe to be the biggest electric car test in a winter wonderland setting ever with five electric cars tested.

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The LEAF and e-Golf were noted to be the stand outs in this group of 5:

“Particularly the Nissan LEAF and the Volkswagen e-Golf stood out from the crowd regarding safe and steady handling underway, while BMW I3 (the only car with rear wheel drive) and Opel Ampera-e were somehow a bit more nervous.”

The Opel Ampera-e, with the biggest battery in this grouping (60 kWh) had the most range, while the i3 tested out with the shortest range.

Five electric cars in Norwegian winter wonderland! (source: Norsk Elbilforening/ Norwegian EV Association)

The Hyundai IONIQ Electric notes the lowest energy consumption, while the Nissan LEAF was surprisingly high.

Five electric cars in Norwegian winter wonderland! (source: Norsk Elbilforening/ Norwegian EV Association)

IONIQ is the fast charging leader too (average of 45 kW), while the Opel Ampera-e took on an average of just 25 kW in this winter test.

“As mentioned, the Opel Ampera-e (named Chevrolet Bolt in the US) is by far the best alternative in the electric C-segment if you need to drive long distances between charging.

The LEAF had a similar consumption profile to Ampera-e during the first day, but takes fast charging more quickly. In theory, it might be able to “outrun” the Ampera-e over longer stretches.”

Five electric cars in Norwegian winter wonderland! (source: Norsk Elbilforening/ Norwegian EV Association)

Results from the tests:

Source: Norwegian EV Association

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