Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each electric car
Of the 8 electric cars we track, 3 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD (2025) | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD (2025) | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025) | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2024) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2024) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lucid Air Grand Touring (2025) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (2025) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Electric Cars buying guide and the reviewers we cite.