Résultats de la Virée électrique 2025: autonomie et recharge des véhicules électriques en hiver
Key takeaways from the 2025 EV Circuit
14 EVs were tested on the road.
The lineup was varied: compact and sporty vehicles, luxury models, SUVs and even pickup trucks. Among them were 7 of the 10 best-selling models in Canada.
Winter range remains lower than official figures.
All the vehicles tested showed a range 14% to 39% lower than the officially advertised figure.
2 models stood out for their winter efficiency.
The Chevrolet Silverado EV and Polestar 2 recorded the smallest gaps compared to their official range.
Charging speed varies significantly from one vehicle to another.
On average, the vehicles tested regained 108 kilometres of range after 15 minutes of charging.
Winter range test results
The 14 electric vehicles were driven until their batteries were completely depleted. In February 2025, they were driven on a route between Ottawa (Ontario) and Mont-Tremblant (Quebec), in winter temperatures ranging from -7°C to -15°C.
To ensure comparable results, all vehicles were tested under the same conditions. Settings related to cabin heating and regenerative braking, in particular, were standardized across all participants.
The ranking is based on the distance covered on a single charge. The results also make it possible to compare real-world range to the figures published by Natural Resources Canada.
Make | Model | Year | Distance travelled on a single charge | Official range published by Natural Resources Canada | Gap between real-world range and the official figure | Ranking: Longest real-world winter range |
Chevrolet | Equinox EV | 2024 | 337km | 513km | -34% | 6 |
Chevrolet | Silverado EV | 2024 | 456km | 724km | -14% | 1 |
Ford | F-150 Lightning | 2025 | 296km | 515km | -35% | 10 |
Ford | Mustang Mach-E | 2025 | 334km | 483km | -31% | 7 |
Honda | Prologue | 2024 | 334km | 439km | -24% | 8 |
Hyundai | IONIQ 5 | 2024 | 307km | 410km | -25% | 9 |
Kia | EV9 | 2024 | 349km | 435km | -20% | 4 |
Kia | Niro EV | 2024 | 285km | 407km | -30% | 11 |
Polestar | 2 | 2024 | 384km | 444km | -14% | 3 |
Tesla | Model 3 | 2025 | 410km | 584km | -29% | 2 |
Toyota | bZ4X | 2024 | 255km | 406km | -37% | 12 |
Volkswagen | ID.4 | 2024 | 338km | 423km | -20% | 5 |
Volvo | XC40 Recharge | 2024 | 248km | 409km | -39% | 13 |
* Calculations were adjusted to account for the fact that the Chevrolet Silverado EV began the test at 73% charge, and the Ford F-150 Lightning at 89% charge.
Fast-charging test results
Beyond range, charging speed is a key factor for people who regularly travel long distances.
During the 2025 EV Circuit, each vehicle was plugged into a DC fast charger. The testing measured, among other things, the number of kilometres regained after 15 minutes of charging. The time needed to go from about 10% to 80% of battery capacity was also calculated.
Make | Model | Year | Range regained in 15 min (according to the vehicle’s display) | Charging time from 10% to 80% | Average charging power | Ranking: Most range regained in 15 min |
Chevrolet | Equinox EV | 2024 | 131km | 42min | 100kW | 3 |
Chevrolet | Silverado EV | 2024 | 199km | 42min | 233kW | 2 |
Ford | F-150 Lightning | 2025 | 109km | 45min | 128kW | 6 |
Ford | Mustang Mach-E | 2025 | 71km | 46min | 85kW | 9 |
Hyundai | IONIQ 5 | 2024 | 64km | 45min | 80kW | 10 |
Kia | EV6 | 2024 | 58km | 43min | 85kW | 11 |
Kia | EV9 | 2024 | 105km | 33min | 139kW | 7 |
Kia | Niro EV | 2024 | 35km | 77min | 36kW | 12 |
Polestar | 2 | 2024 | 120km | 40min | 94kW | 4 |
Tesla | Model 3 | 2025 | 205km | 37min | 96kW | 1 |
Toyota | bZ4X | 2024 | 19km | 92min | 33kW | 13 |
Volkswagen | ID.4 | 2024 | 112km | 34min | 104kW | 5 |
Volvo | XC40 Recharge | 2024 | 90km | 40min | 87kW | 8 |
Note: The Honda Prologue was excluded from the charging test due to an issue that affected the data.
The 2025 EV Circuit on video
Behind the scenes of the EV Circuit: Launch evening, on-road testing, key findings, and feedback gathered from participants.
The 2025 EV Circuit in pictures
The EV Circuit in February 2025
Some of the EVs at the starting point in Ottawa.
The EV Circuit in February 2025
The Chevrolet Equinox EV before setting out on the trip.
The EV Circuit in February 2025
The Volkswagen ID.4 plugged into a charging station.
The EV Circuit in February 2025
One of the participating EVs during charging.
The EV Circuit in February 2025
The EVs were charged to 100% before the drive.
The EV Circuit in February 2025
The Polestar 2’s dashboard.
The EV Circuit in February 2025
The Kia Niro EV being towed after running out of battery.
The EV Circuit in February 2025
The Kia Niro EV, one of the electric vehicles tested.