N3 Real-World EV Tests

The ultimate benchmark EV test route. 

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ELECTRIC TRUCKS

Sany

PASSENGER ELECTRIC VEHICLES

AUDI

BYD

Dongfeng

Geely

Volvo

 

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ

Vehicle

Make SANY
Model EV490
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 350

Route

Distance 185 km

SOC used travelling 44% (100% -> 56%)

Energy used travelling 154.00 kWh

Efficiency 83.24 kWh/100km

CO2 saved 160.16 kg

Charging summary

Tugela

132.94 kWh in 39.1 min (65% -> 100%, 2 guns, 08:04-08:43)

Roadside

166.33 kWh in 45.0 min (56% -> 100%, 2 guns, 12:07-12:52)

Weather

(at charge site, averaged over the session)

Tugela

12.6°C, 87.4% humidity, 91.13 kPa, 248.7 W/m 2 irradiance

Roadside

18.2°C, 73.0% humidity, 84.22 kPa, 155.0 W/m 2 irradiance

VOLVO CHARGE N3 TEST RESULTS

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DOWN RUN N3-JD3091

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model ES90
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 88

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 79
Date of test Friday, September 4, 2026
 

Results

Battery used

33%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

15.70

Range (km / 100%)

561

CO2 saved (kg)

30.20

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 69.21
   
Departure battery percentage 99%
Outside temperature (°C) 11.62

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 24.76
   
Arrival battery percentage 66%
Outside temperature (°C) 13.07

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UP RUN N3-DJ9682

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model ES90
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 88

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 96
Date of test Saturday, September 5, 2026

Results

Battery used

44%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

20.93

Range (km / 100%)

420

CO2 saved (kg)

40.27

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 23
   
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.46

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 42.04
   
Arrival battery percentage 56%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.97

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UP RUN N3-DJ001

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model EX30 Single Motor Extended range
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 64

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 95
Date of test Saturday, August 29, 2026

Results

Battery used

57%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

19.72

Range (km / 100%)

325

CO2 saved (kg)

37.94

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 22.6
   
Departure battery percentage 69%
Outside temperature (°C) 29.23

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 39.44
   
Arrival battery percentage 12%
Outside temperature (°C) 21.95

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD1011

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model ES 90 Single Motor
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 88

Route

 

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 81
Date of test Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Results

Battery used

29%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

13.79

Range (km / 100%)

638

CO2 saved (kg)

26.54

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 29.32
   
Arrival battery percentage 71%
Outside temperature (°C) 24.89

 

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 24.76
   
Arrival battery percentage 66%
Outside temperature (°C) 13.07

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UP RUN N3-DJ4994

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model EX30
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 64

Route

 

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 95
Date of test Monday, September 7, 2026

Results

Battery used

60%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

20.76

Range (km / 100%)

308

CO2 saved (kg)

39.94

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 36.26
   
Departure battery percentage 69%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.62

 

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 38.04
   
Arrival battery percentage 9%
Outside temperature (°C) 11.26

 

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UP RUN N3-DJ8595

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model EX30
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 64

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 73
Date of test Monday, September 7, 2026

Results

Battery used

56%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

19.37

Range (km / 100%)

330

CO2 saved (kg)

37.27

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 36.91
   
Departure battery percentage 99%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.57

 

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 40.57
   
Arrival battery percentage 43%
Outside temperature (°C) 11.93

 

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DOWN RUN N3-JD2827

Vehicle

Make Audi
Model E-tron GT RS
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 93.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 99
Date of test Thursday, September 10, 2026

Results

Battery used

42%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

21.20

Efficiency (km / 100%)

440

CO2 saved (kg)

40.80

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 32.3
Transaction ID 1883964932
Departure battery percentage 80%
Outside temperature (°C) 22.47

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 20.85
Transaction ID 751701912
Arrival battery percentage 38%
Outside temperature (°C) 28.97

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4347

Vehicle

Make Audi
Model E-tron GT RS
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 93.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 91
Date of test Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Results

Battery used

54%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

27.26

Efficiency (km / 100%)

343

CO2 saved (kg)

52.45

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 42.86
Transaction ID 977240266
Departure battery percentage 92%
Outside temperature (°C) 19.32

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 52.43
Transaction ID 852418957
Arrival battery percentage 38%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.51

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD7849

Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Atto 2
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 64.8

Route

 

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 86
Date of test Sunday, August 30, 2026

Results

Battery used

49%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

17.16

Range (km / 100%)

378

CO2 saved (kg)

33.02

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 49.9
   
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.13

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 27.78
   
Arrival battery percentage 51%
Outside temperature (°C) 25.84

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ9275

Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Atto 2
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 64.8

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 91
Date of test Sunday, August 30, 2026

Results

Battery used

72%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

25.22

Range (km / 100%)

257

CO2 saved (kg)

48.52

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 46.57
   
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.64

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 41.52
   
Arrival battery percentage 28%
Outside temperature (°C) 8.89

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ1697

Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Dolphin
Year  
Battery size (kWh)  

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 98
Date of test Sunday, September 6, 2026

 

Results

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Battery used 89%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) –   
Efficiency (km / 100%) 208
CO2 saved (kg) –   
Energy (kWh) 18.06
Transaction ID 258286297
Departure battery percentage 90%
Outside temperature (°C) 13.57

 

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 42.86
Transaction ID 176411357
Arrival battery percentage 1%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.77

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ5893

Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Sealion 7 Performance
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 82.5

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 93
Date of test Sunday, August 30, 2026

Results

Battery used

57%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

25.42

Range efficiency (km / 100%)

325

CO2 saved (kg)

48.91

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 28.23
   
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 26.1

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 42.19
   
Arrival battery percentage 43%
Outside temperature (°C) 22.51

 

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD6901

Vehicle

Make Dongfeng
Model Epi 007 620
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 58.4

Route

 

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 72
Date of test Monday, September 7, 2026

Results

Battery used

43%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

–   

Range (km / 100%)

430

CO2 saved (kg)

–   

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 61.2
   
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 10.65

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 35.67
   
Arrival battery percentage 57%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.6

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD005

Vehicle

Make Dongfeng
Model Epi 007 620
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 58.4

Route

 

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 81
Date of test Monday, August 31, 2026

Results

Battery used

43%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

13.57

Range (km / 100%)

430

CO2 saved (kg)

26.12

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 29.94
   
Departure battery percentage 89%
Outside temperature (°C) 20.45

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 44.21
   
Arrival battery percentage 46%
Outside temperature (°C) 15.73

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ3180

Vehicle

Make Dongfeng
Model Epi 007 620
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 58.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 80
Date of test Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Results

Battery used

46%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

14.52

Range (km / 100%)

402

CO2 saved (kg)

27.94

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 47.96
   
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 27.6

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 37.91
   
Arrival battery percentage 54%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.45

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD9859

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2 Apex
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 96
Date of test Saturday, September 5, 2026

Results

Battery used

76%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

16.19

Range (km / 100%)

243

CO2 saved (kg)

31.14

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 38.78
   
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 10.7

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 32
   
Arrival battery percentage 24%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.17

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4741

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2 Apex
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 104
Date of test Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Results

Battery used

90%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

19.17

Efficiency (km / 100%)

206

CO2 saved (kg)

36.88

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 40.08
Transaction ID 2067039540
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 26.9

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 38.11
Transaction ID 1493022358
Arrival battery percentage 10%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.22

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD7963

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 99
Date of test Sunday, September 13, 2026

Results

Battery used

62%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

13.20

Efficiency (km / 100%)

298

CO2 saved (kg)

25.41

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 34.19
Transaction ID 897000149
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 25.13

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 26.64
Transaction ID 1094747647
Arrival battery percentage 38%
Outside temperature (°C) 30.5

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4004

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 83
Date of test Friday, September 11, 2026

Results

Battery used 69%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 14.70
Efficiency (km / 100%) 268
CO2 saved (kg) 28.27

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 21.02
Transaction ID 1994732163
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 28.11

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 29.43
Transaction ID 1257361521
Arrival battery percentage 31%
Outside temperature (°C) 24.91

Once we have collected enough test data, we’ll share the aggregated results to provide even more valuable real-world insights for EV drivers, EV-curious motorists and OEMs.

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