Range Anxiety Fades on 400-Mile Hauls: Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 Redefine Electric Road Trips

Range Anxiety Fades on 400-Mile Hauls: Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 Redefine Electric Road Trips

Electric vehicles have spent years chasing respect on long drives. Doubts lingered about their ability to handle real distances without constant worry over remaining battery. Yet recent tests suggest that era has passed. A tester put the new Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 through identical 400-mile road trips and emerged convinced that range anxiety no longer dictates travel plans. The TechRadar report captured both SUVs covering the distance comfortabl…

SCIENCE & TECH: I took the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 on 400-mile road trips — and range anxiety is officially dead

This year has seen more than its fair share of “game-changer” claims in the ever-changing world of EVs. We’ve had BYD unveil its groundbreaking megawatt Flash Charging outside of China, numerous electric superminis go on sale at bargain prices and Ford finally commit to an affordable electric pickup platform. But for me, two vehicles really stand out, as they have both seemingly started from scratch in order to convince EV skeptics with engaging…

I took the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 on 400-mile road trips — and range anxiety is officially dead

This year has seen more than its fair share of “game-changer” claims in the ever-changing world of EVs.We’ve had BYD unveil its groundbreaking megawatt Flash Charging outside of China, numerous electric superminis go on sale at bargain prices and Ford finally commit to an affordable electric pickup platform.But for me, two vehicles really stand out, as they have both seemingly started from scratch in order to convince EV skeptics with engaging d…