BMW iX3 tops real-world range test charts beating WLTP estimates

Ro, 08 June 2026

The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) conducts two real-world EV range tests each year - one in the summer and one in the winter. The summer test just concluded, and the results are quite fascinating.

BMW iX3 topples real-world range test charts beating WLTP estimates

The top performer turned out to be the BMW iX3 with a real-world range test of 485 miles, and impressively it's 7 miles more than the WLTP-rated range. The WLTP range is usually a tad more generous than the EPA standard that the US uses. Either way, the iX3 beat expectations by 1.5% even over that figure.

The Lucid Gravity took the second place with 447 miles, but 3.7% below its WLTP rating of 465 miles. The Mercedes CLA, the GLC 400 and the Xpeng X9 round up the top five.

Rank	Model	WLTP	Total Range	Deviation	Deviation (%)
1	BMW iX3	478 miles	485 miles	7 miles	+1.5%
2	Lucid Gravity	465 miles	447 miles	-17 miles	-3.7%
3	Mercedes-Benz CLA	440 miles	419 miles	-21 miles	-4.7%
4	Mercedes-Benz GLC 400	400 miles	413 miles	14 miles	+3.4%
5	Xpeng X9	360 miles	401 miles	41 miles	+11.4%
6	Polestar 3	388 miles	373 miles	-15 miles	-3.8%
7	Mercedes-Benz GLB 350	350 miles	368 miles	19 miles	+5.3%
8	Toyota C-HR+	377 miles	365 miles	-12 miles	-3.4%
9	Kia EV4	369 miles	357 miles	-12 miles	-3.3%
10	Hyundai Ioniq 9	373 miles	352 miles	-21 miles	-5.7%
11	Smart #5	336 miles	345 miles	10 miles	+3.0%
12	Kia EV5	323 miles	316 miles	-7 miles	-2.1%
13	Toyota bZ4X	314 miles	314 miles	0 miles	0.0%
14	MG S6	301 miles	312 miles	11 miles	+3.4%
15	Citroën Ë-C5 Aircross	319 miles	311 miles	-8 miles	-2.5%
16	Mazda 6e	298 miles	301 miles	3.7 miles	+1.2%
17	BYD Atto EVO	292 miles	286 miles	-6 miles	-2.1%
18	MG IM6	314 miles	277 miles	-37 miles	-11.7%
19	Changan Deepal S05	277 miles	268 miles	-9 miles	-3.1%
20	Kia PV5	256 miles	261 miles	5 miles	+1.8%
21	Hyundai Inster	224 miles	232 miles	8 miles	+3.5%
22	KGM Musso	235 miles	229 miles	-6 miles	-2.6%
23	Dongfeng Vigo	211 miles	216 miles	5 miles	+2.3%
24	Kia EV2	191 miles	202 miles	11 miles	+5.4%

When it comes to deviation, the MG IM6 was the worst offender, its 277 miles achievement coming 11.7% lower than its official WLTP rating. On the opposite side of the spectrum, the Xpeng X9, which took fifth place in the overall range test, was the vehicle with the highest positive deviation, posting an 11.4% higher result than its WLTP or 401 miles on a single charge.

Interestingly, the Toyota bZ4X came with virtually no deviation from its official 314 miles rating.

Keep in mind that even if NAF's range test is designed to give you the most accurate, real-world range test results, your experience may vary. Factors like elevation, weather conditions and the owner's driving style can heavily influence your driving range.

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