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Here are 20 of the longest-range electric cars you can buy today
The EVs that’ll make range anxiety a thing of the past
Polestar 4 Long Range: 385 miles
You’ll have noticed the lack of rear window, of course, and while that improves headroom and comfort for any passengers sat in the back, it also has aero benefits too. In single motor guise you get a range of up to 385 miles from the 94kWh (useable) battery, or with the extra motor you’re looking at 367 miles. But is the lack of rear view and marginal aero gains worth it? We’re not so sure.
Advertisement - Page continues belowBMW i7 xDrive60: 387 miles
The seventh generation of BMW’s range topper launches with electrons, and it’s here to bring new meaning to electric luxury limousines. We’ll leave you to decide on the looks, though the bigger talking point is arguably the huge 31.3in panoramic television (‘theatre’) screen that folds out of the roof for rear-seat passengers. Under the skin you get a 105.7kWh battery, 536bhp from two electric motors, and up to 387 miles on a single charge. More than enough to cover the average 23-mile round commute...
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Porsche Macan: 398 miles
The new Porsche Macan was already our Electric Car of the Year, but it now earns its place on this list courtesy of the introduction of a new single motor rear-wheel drive variant. Weighing 110kg less than its all-wheel drive counterparts it claims some 398 miles from its 100kWh battery, but, being a Porsche, is by no means short of power, still sending 355bhp (with launch control) to the rear wheels. Three other versions are available, the Macan 4 (402bhp/381 miles), Macan 4S (509bhp/376 miles), and Macan Turbo (630bhp/367 miles).
Advertisement - Page continues belowPolestar 2 Long Range: 408 miles
The entry-level standard range single motor version gets a 69kWh battery offering up to 343 miles (up from 275), while the long range single motor also gets a bigger 82kWh unit capable of up to 408 miles (up from 336). Not bad going.
Peugeot E-5008: 414 miles
One of the few true seven-seat electric SUVs on the market (for now at least), and one that also offers up to 414 miles of range, courtesy of its whopping 97kWh battery. You also get various output choices and a plush cabin for company, led by the i-Cockpit, a big panoramic roof and about five miles of space.
Porsche Taycan: 421 miles
Porsche’s first all-electric car was already a hugely impressive feat of engineering, but today it’s now even better thanks to a significant mid-life facelift which improves power, range and charging times. A bigger battery, now with a gross capacity of 105kWh (up from 93kWh), allows for up to 421 miles from a single charge in the rear-drive Taycan, a 35 per cent increase. Crikey. And 320kW charging capability, up 50kW over the old model, means a 10-80 per cent charge will take just 18 minutes, compared to 37 minutes in the pre-facelift car. Sheesh.
Vauxhall Grandland Electric: 425 miles
This one snuck up on us, huh? Vauxhall treated its biggest family SUV to a facelift back in 2024, and with it introduced a bigger 98kWh battery for up to 425 miles of range. It also had a growth spurt, expanding in all directions to free up more passenger room (particularly in the rear) and a bigger boot too. Otherwise remains rather bland, mind.
Advertisement - Page continues belowBMW iX xDrive60: 426 miles
BMW’s first purpose-built electric vehicle since the i3, the iX continues to split opinion and it’s not hard to see why. A recent facelift introduces BMW’s light up kidney grille too, but if you can get past the looks there’s a lot to like, none less so than its 426-mile range. That’s in the xDrive60 which gets a 109.1kWh battery, or there’s the entry level xDrive45 which still manages a not to be sniffed at 374-mile range from its 94.8kWh battery.
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+: 429 miles
Meet the Mercedes EQS’s little brother. Where the EQS is the S-Class of Mercedes electric cars, the EQE is – you guessed it – the E-Class of Mercedes electric cars. It measures a whole 90mm shorter in fact, but a refresh in 2024 saw an increase in range to 429 miles, up 49 miles on its predecessor, thanks to a bigger 96kWh battery, up on the old 90kWh unit. We ran a Merc EQE for six months - find out how we got on with it behind these blue words.
Advertisement - Page continues belowPeugeot E-3008: 435 miles
The Peugeot 3008 has come a long way from its very first iteration, hasn’t it? A recent battery upgrade (the same one as the Vauxhall Grandland received) for the E-3008 brings with it 435 miles of range and a preconditioning system as standard. An admirable redemption arc indeed.
Volkswagen ID.7: 436 miles
Volkswagen’s first all-electric saloon rights some (but not all) of the wrongs of the ID range before it, and it’ll go further than any of its siblings too. Its impressive range is in part thanks to its slippery design, with its coupe profile helping contribute to a low drag coefficient of just 0.23Cd. It’s available in two variants, ‘Pro’ guise which claims 381 miles from its 77kWh battery, or ‘Pro S’ guise with a headline figure of 436 miles from its 86kWh battery. What range anxiety?
Tesla Model 3 Long Range: 436 miles
The Model 3 has been a consistent best-seller in the UK electric charts ever since launch, and in late 2024 Tesla introduced its long range rear-wheel drive variant to the UK and Europe, reportedly capable of 436 miles from a full charge. Tasty.
Polestar 3 Long Range: 438 miles
The 3 comes in three states of tune, every version getting a whopping 111kWh battery, with the entry-level single motor version pushing 295bhp and 438 miles of range, the mid-range dual motor version outputting 483bhp and 392 miles of range, and the schporty Performance Pack version 510bhp but a reduced 347 miles of range.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic: 443 miles
Meet the new Mercedes GLC. At launch we’re being treated to just one version, the 400 4Matic. It gets 483bhp, an enormous 94kWh battery, and WLTP range of 443 miles on a single charge. What’s more, with 330kW DC charging capability, you’ll be able to replenish 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes. Mercedes also tells us that, with up to 300kW of recuperation available during braking, over 99 per cent of your slowing down will be regenerative. Which means even less time at the charging station.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback Performance: 463 miles
In Sportback form and specced with the optional cameras for wing mirrors, the Audi A6 e-tron gets a quite remarkable drag coefficient of just 0.21Cd. If you combine that with the Performance powertrain that uses a 94.9kWh battery and a single motor powering the rear wheels, you end up with a claimed range of 463 miles. The big-booted Avant version isn't quite as slippery through the air, but in the same spec it'll still manage 437 miles on a single charge. Impressive.
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DS No 8 Long Range: 466 miles
If you fancy yourself a slightly left-field option, you need look no further than the DS No 8. With its extremely aerodynamic fastback shape and resulting low drag coefficient of just 0.24, the front wheel drive Long Range variant will manage a claimed 466 miles courtesy of its 97.2kWh battery. Alternatively, you’re looking at 357 miles equipped with the 74kWh battery.
Mercedes EQS 450+ AMG Line: 511 miles
Yeah, you could travel the 332 miles from London to Edinburgh by train, but you’d also have to share that train with *gasp* the general public. And no one needs that stress in their life. Instead, relax in Mercedes’ electric limo, the EQS, which the German manufacturer claims will now manage up to 481 miles post facelift in the UK in its most efficient configuration. That comes courtesy of its bigger 118kWh battery, up from 108kWh.
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+: 484 miles
Mercedes is making plenty of noise about its new CLA saloon, which it claims is its “most efficient, intuitive and intelligent” car ever. Indeed, the RWD 250+ version of the car will manage 484 miles of range from its small(ish) 85kWh battery. That’s achieved in part thanks to its 0.21Cd drag coefficient, air-to-air (essentially more efficient) heat pump, and intelligent energy recuperation. It uses 800V tech too, which means 10 minutes on a 350kW plug will get you an extra 200 miles. There's also a 'Shooting Brake' (read: estate) version...
BMW iX3 50 xDrive: 500 miles
On our shores at least, BMW’s recently revealed iX3 model is – for now – the longest range BEV on sale. That’s thanks to its giant 108.7kWh usable battery, capable of a reported 500-mile WLTP range. You won’t be left waiting around for ages while you recharge either, with a maximum rate of 400kW (if you can find a charger capable of those speeds) allowing for an additional 231 miles to be added in just 10 minutes, while 10 to 80 per cent takes 21 minutes. Guess you’ll just have to eat your lunch quicker…
Lucid Air Grand Touring: 512 miles
The current rangetastic king comes from Silicon Valley-based Lucid with its Air electric saloon, which boasts up to 512 miles in its top spec. To get there you’ll have to wade through no less than four variants, from the entry-level Pure (424bhp, 420 miles of range), to the Touring (612bhp, 431 miles), and range-topping Sapphire, featuring a three-motor powertrain, 1,217bhp, a 0-60mph time of under two seconds and a top speed of 205mph. Wowzers.
