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Jun 16, 2026
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How much EV range do you regain going downhill? We put a Cadillac Optiq to the test
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How much EV range do you regain going downhill? We put a Cadillac Optiq to the test
MARK RICHARDSON
CASTLEGAR, B.C.
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
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A sign showing the grades and other safety features on the downhill of Bombi Pass near Castlegar, B.C.
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What goes up must come down, and electric vehicles are no exception. The question is, if they consume extra energy to climb a hill or even a mountain, how much do they regain on the way back down?
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