Talking Cars 498: Discussing the Latest Electric Car Range Test Results

Plus, the evolution of car headlights

By Consumer Reports

Main theme: This week, we share the results of Consumer Reports’ electric vehicle range test. Find out which vehicles have the longest all-electric driving range, how CR’s 70-mph highway-range test differs from EPA range testing, and what happens when you completely deplete an EV battery while driving.

Audience question: A viewer asks about the evolution of vehicle headlights.

“Talking Cars” panelists (from left): Alex Knizek, Mike Crossen, and Avri Wyshogrod.

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