"Consumer Reports tested both the BMW i4 M50 and BMW i5 M60, which scored 18% and 19.1% higher (respectively) than the EPA range. The i4 achieved 51 extra miles of range (318 real-world miles versus its rated 267), while the i5 also hit a respectable 45 miles over its on-paper numbers (295 miles versus 250 miles)."
"The EPA's range estimates include a mix of city and highway driving. So it's not at all surprising for a car to fall short at highway speeds. On the flip side, far exceeding an EPA estimate at 70 mph is a notable achievement."
"For its latest analysis, the organization drove nearly 30 EVs at 70 mph until they couldn't go any farther. The idea was to see how different cars stack up to their EPA ranges during highway road trips. Some brands consistently blew past their rating, while others fell short."
Consumer Reports conducted highway range testing on 27 electric vehicles at 70 mph to compare real-world performance against EPA estimates. Many vehicles performed within a few miles of their ratings, while some significantly exceeded expectations. BMW topped the results with an average range delta of 18.6% above EPA estimates, with the i4 achieving 51 extra miles and the i5 gaining 45 miles beyond their ratings. Mercedes-Benz and Mini also outperformed expectations at 12% above estimates. The EPA ratings combine city and highway driving, making highway-only performance at 70 mph a notable achievement when vehicles exceed their official numbers.
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