Electric Vehicle Test Report: Comprehensive Comparison of 19 EVs

Electric Vehicle Test Report: Comprehensive Comparison of 19 EVs

Report Summary

As of November 2024, electric private cars account for approximately 17% of the total private car population in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the proportion of electric private cars among newly registered private cars in Hong Kong has increased from just over 20% in 2021 to about 70%.

26 Models
Total Tested Models
19 Models
Electric Vehicle Models
570 km
Longest Range
17 min
Fastest Charging Time

Test Scope: Ease of use, comfort level, powertrain, driving performance, safety, and environmental performance.

Important Note: Specifications of versions sold in Hong Kong may differ from the samples tested in Europe. Consumers should inquire about vehicle specifications, pricing, and other details from agents before purchase and should test drive the vehicle personally.

Electric Vehicle Range Comparison

The estimated range for the 19 EV samples, extrapolated from the average power consumption measured in the tests, ranged from approximately 252 km to 570 km.

Porsche Taycan Performance Battery Plus
570 km
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+
559 km
BMW i7 xDrive60
546 km
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
534 km
Hyundai IONIQ 6
469 km
FIAT 500e
252 km

Note: Samples with higher claimed battery capacities do not necessarily have a longer range. For example, sample #8, despite having a higher claimed battery capacity than sample #6, had a shorter extrapolated range because the range of an electric vehicle is also affected by its power consumption.

EV Fast Charging Time

Below are the times required for the 19 EV samples to charge from 10% to 80% using a fast charger:

Rank Brand Model Charging Time (minutes) Charging Power (kW)
1 Porsche Taycan Performance Battery Plus 17 296
2 Hyundai IONIQ 6 19 236
3 FIAT 500e 23 85
4 MG MG4 Electric 26 141
5 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor 28 207
6 BMW iX1 xDrive30 28 130
7 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 29 157

Detailed Reviews of All Vehicles

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Key Findings and Conclusions

1. EVs are not necessarily quieter than petrol cars

Although EVs have no engine noise, interior quietness also depends on whether body and noise insulation design can effectively reduce wind and other noises. Tests found that small family EV samples #6, #7, and #8 only received 3 or 2.5 points for “Interior Quietness”; whereas petrol sample #23 in the same small family car category was relatively quieter, receiving 3.5 points.

2. Significant differences in energy efficiency

The measured average power consumption for the 19 EV samples ranged from 17.0 kWh/100km to 22.0 kWh/100km. Tests found that even within the same category, energy efficiency can vary significantly. For example, among the 7 EV samples in the large family car category, the measured average power consumption ranged from 17.0 kWh/100km to 21.3 kWh/100km, a difference of about 25%.

3. Acceleration performance is not necessarily related to powertrain type

The time required to accelerate from 60 km/h to 100 km/h for all samples ranged from 2.3 seconds to 5.4 seconds. Tests found no necessary correlation between acceleration time and whether the sample is an EV or petrol car. Generally, samples with higher claimed horsepower or torque usually accelerate faster.

4. Differences in CO2 emissions

EV samples have lower CO2 emissions, ranging from 85 g/km to 110 g/km. Hybrid and petrol samples have higher CO2 emissions, ranging from 154 g/km to 214 g/km.

Detailed Test Item Descriptions

1. Ease of Use

Scoring Weight: Body & Overall Design 21%, Cabin & Seats 50%, Boot 18%, Visibility 12%

  • Body & Overall Design: Assesses build quality, ease of entry/exit, maximum load capacity, range, charging time required, etc.
  • Cabin & Seats: Assesses the height of drivers/passengers accommodated, seat design and adjustment, control layout and ease of adjustment, etc.
  • Boot: Measures boot capacity and assesses ease of loading/unloading items.
  • Visibility: Measures the field of view through windows and mirrors, and assesses how easily the driver can see small obstacles in front of and behind the vehicle.

2. Comfort Level

Scoring Weight: Suspension Performance 33%, Seats 33%, Climate Control & Ventilation System 25%, Interior Quietness 8%

  • Suspension Performance: Test drives samples on different road surfaces at different speeds to assess suspension performance.
  • Seats: Compares seat comfort, e.g., whether seats provide comfortable lateral support for driver and passengers during high-speed cornering.
  • Climate Control & Ventilation System: Compares ease of adjustment, temperature stability of the climate control system, etc.
  • Interior Quietness: Measures interior noise levels at 130 km/h and assesses whether interior noise is intrusive at different speeds.

3. Environmental Performance

Scoring Weight: Energy Efficiency & CO2 Emissions Test 50%, Pollutant Emissions Test 50%

  • For EV samples, the score in the “Pollutant Emissions Test” considers the pollutant emissions from power plants generating the electricity consumed per km in the European region.
  • Due to different scoring methods, scores for “Pollutant Emissions Test” and “Environmental Performance” between EV samples and petrol/hybrid samples should not be directly compared.

Important Reminders

Test results and scores are for reference only. Specifications of versions sold in Hong Kong may differ from the samples tested in Europe. Consumers should inquire about vehicle specifications, pricing, and other details from agents before purchase and should test drive the vehicle personally.

Consumers should also consider actual needs, preferred car appearance and color, and other factors when making a choice. When choosing an EV or hybrid, consider factors like battery warranty/maintenance service. When choosing an EV, also consider the convenience of charging station locations.

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