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Severe Range Losses in Norway's Winter El Prix as Lucid Air Goes Farthest but Misses WLTP by 46%

Uneven deep-freeze conditions down to −31°C produced larger WLTP gaps than prior years.

Overview

  • NAF and motor.no ran the El Prix on January 28 from Oslo toward Folldal, where temperatures reached about −31°C.
  • Across 24 electric models, real-world distances trailed WLTP figures by roughly 30–45%, a wider deficit than seen in 2024.
  • The Lucid Air Grand Touring covered the longest distance at 520 km but posted the steepest shortfall versus its 960 km WLTP rating at −46%.
  • An MG model delivered the best relative result at about −28.9% deviation, recording roughly 345 km in the test.
  • Analysts note the route started milder and ended far colder, a factor that can disadvantage long-range cars, with notable results including 421 km for the Mercedes CLA, 388 km for the BMW iX, and 359 km for the Tesla Model Y.