Test review DrivOlution KGM Torres EVX

Drive

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are already widely used by leading EV car manufacturers. The Torres EVX also specifically chooses this technology for its safety, durability and reduced fire risk.

EV Platform

The Torres EVX is not built on a specific EV platform.

Battery capacity

No choice of battery packs. Only one battery pack is available: the Torres EVX has a battery capacity of 73.4 kWh of which 72 kWh are usable.

Drive modes

• Eco
• Comfort
• Sport
• Winter

Regeneration - yes, peddles on the wheel

The Torres EVX is equipped with multiple levels of energy recovery. Top is that you can control these via the peddles on the handlebars. At Lv0 there is no recovery, from Lv1 to Lv3 you can control the degree of deceleration yourself. The car does not come to a complete stop in Lv3. This does happen if you choose the SMART setting. This corresponds to OPD (One-Pedal-Driving).

The SMART setting adjusts the intensity of regenerative braking based on the distance to the car in front which provides extra driving comfort.

The results - overall

We covered a total of 527 km aboard the Torres EVX and this was spread over 16 recorded trips. It is always interesting to measure and look at the results. The on-board computer shows a combined consumption of 15.2 kWh/100 km. With a usable battery capacity of 72 kWh, this is enough for a driving range of 474 km*, at an average outside temperature of 17 degrees celcius.

The results - by road type

• Most of the trips were made on motorways ( 11 out of 16, 69%): yielding an average consumption of 16.4 kWh/100 km. Good for a driving range of 439 km*.
• Out of town, on secondary roads, we did 4 trips (25%). This results in a combined consumption of 12.9 kWh/100 km. If you can maintain this consumption, you can cover 558 km*.
• Only once did we venture into city traffic: here we stranded on a consumption of 10.9 kWh/100 km. In terms of driving range, this means 661 km*.
• The lowest consumption achieved is 10.9 kWh/100 km and the highest is 20.5 kWh/100 km.

The results - by driving mode

Following the DrivOlution DNA of efficient driving, Eco drive mode is our favourite.

• 11 out of 16 trips, we chose Eco driving mode. It yielded a combined consumption of 15.2 kWh/100 km.
• Comfort driving mode (4 out of 16 trips) yielded a consumption of 15.0 kWh/100 km.
• We only tried out the Sport driving mode. It yielded a consumption of 16.6 kWh/100 km respectively.

There is no doubt that the driving mode selected affects energy consumption.

*The stated driving range is a theoretical calculation based on the usable battery capacity. This is always a snapshot. All kinds of factors such as weather conditions, use of air conditioning, topography, traffic density and your own driving style can influence this.

Consumption results - overall

Let's take a look at the consumption results of the KGM Torres EVX on our 101.9 km test track. Average consumption comes out at 13.4 kWh per 100 km. With a usable battery capacity of 72 kWh, this results in an electric range of 537 km*. During the test, the average outside temperature was 18°C. The weather gods were kind to us so we were able to switch off the air conditioning.

Consumption results - by road type

• On the 42.0 km trip outside town (secondary roads), the trip computer registers consumption of 11.8 kWh/100 km. If you can maintain this consumption, this will get you 610 km* on a charge.
• during the 40 km motorway journey, consumption rises to 17.5 kWh/100 km. This results in an electric driving range of 411 km*.
• the city journey of 20.2 km yields an average consumption of 10.9 kWh/100 km. This is good for an electric driving range of 661 km*.

Evolution of driving range

We started with a range of 320 km. After the first part of the test track, an out-of-town drive, we still had a range of 289 km. The motorway drive reduced this to 245 km. After the city drive, 231 km remained. So the total drive of 101.9 km consumed 89 km of the driving range.

Internal on-board charger

The KGM Torres EVX features an 11 kW internal on-board charger. The DC charging capacity is up to 120 kW.

Charges

We charged the KGM Torres EVX twice. Once AC and once DC. Usually we charge AC to the full 100% but due to circumstances this was not possible. Charging is always done according to the trip profiles. The attached graph provides more clarity on this.

• The charging time for the AC charge was four hours and sixteen minutes to top up 27.12 kWh (from 47% SoC to 80% SoC); The DC charge took twenty-six minutes to top up 40% (from 40% SoC to 80% SoC).

Driving range

The maximum charged driving range is 336 km at an SoC of 80%.

Information charging process - for the driver

As a driver, you are sufficiently informed about the evolution of the charging process. You can read the following information on the screen:

• Estimated charging time (hh:mm)
• Charging speed (kW)
• Estimated driving range (km)

Obviously, charging time depends on the SoC (State of Charge) at the start of charging, the outdoor temperature and the temperature of the battery.

Drive

This KGM Torres EVX is smooth to drive. No, it's not a sprinter! Don't need one these days either. It drives silently. You might think you could drive it all-round, but you would be mistaken as this Torres EVX is front-wheel driven.

Controls - yay, there are still physical buttons

You come across it less and less but the adjustment of the mirrors is still done with the traditional physical buttons. A plus!

Space - modular

You can modulate the load capacity of the KGM Torres EVX from 839 litres in the normal configuration to 1,662 litres when you fold everything down. So suitable for plenty of activities.

Finish - fine

In terms of finish and quality, the KGM Torres EVX scores more than good.

The 12.3" Full LCD digital instrument panel does not overload with data. However, everything is clearly legible.

The KGM Torres EVX features the (mandatory) driving assistance systems. A number of them are mandatory. Here are just a few of them:

• Electronic Stability Programme (ESP);
• Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS);
• Safe Distance Warning (SDA);
• Forward Vehicle Departure Warning (FVSA);
• Anti-roll Over Protection (ARP);
• Active Lane Assist (LKAS) - Lane Detection (LDW) Lane Change Warning (LCW)
• Crossing Traffic Detection when Reversing (RCTA);
• Traffic Sign Detection (TSR) & ISA- watch out for speed limits. These are not always displayed correctly. Being alert remains the message.
• Hill-start Assist (HSA);
• Automatic Descent Control (HDC);
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS);
• Front and rear parking sensors - reversing camera; Around View Monitoring (360° camera);
• Fatigue Detection (DAA) - a little too active and this can sometimes be distracting.

Based on trip consumption and usable battery capacity, we can simulate the driving range. Although this is always a snapshot, it gives a clear picture of how far you can drive at a given consumption. Of course, various factors can influence these results. However scores are better than the stated WLTP figures on average. Your driving style plays an important role here.

Comparing the consumption results achieved with the WLTP figures, we score well. An efficient driving style leads to good results.