Early electric cars couldn’t go that far on a single charge, and functions for recharging their batteries were limited to cutting a three-prong outlet from the kitchen window. But thanks to a decade and a bit of battery and motor development, longer-range electric cars will now be on par with their gasoline counterparts when it comes to how far they can travel in a “tank. “
The first Nissan Leaf, for example, an electric car purchased primarily through early adopters. It had a range of one hundred miles and took 8 hours to recharge at a domestic outlet.
That’s because some of the cheapest electric cars on sale lately will offer twice the diversity of the original Leaf, plus much faster charging features.
In fact, the maximum number of entries exceeded the 400-mile barrier, and the longest-range electric car on sale in the United Kingdom is a Mercedes EQS capable of 442 miles.
The figures we quote here come from the official WLTP verification routine. In the real world, it’s unlikely any of those cars will consistently hit the promised numbers; You might get close if you’re agile and an avid hypermiler.
Let’s get straight to the point. Which cars will offer the greatest range? Read our top 10 list below to find out.
Range: 481 miles
The sweet styling of Mercedes’ EQ sedans has proven controversial, but it’s more a question of capability than form. The EQS’s drag coefficient of 0. 20 makes it the slipperiest vehicle in production recently, which particularly improves range.
On the base model (if a £100,000-plus tech festival can be called entry-level), with the EQS 450 AMG Line Premium badge, you’ll officially go 481 miles between charges.
This makes it the longest EV sold recently in the United Kingdom. It can also have a power output of up to 200 kW, which means that a speed of 10 to 80 percent can take as little as half an hour.
Read our review of the Mercedes-Benz EQS
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Range: 436 miles
In fact, the electric equivalent of the popular Passat, the ID 7, serves as the model for Volkswagen’s next generation of electric vehicles.
It introduces a new more rear motor “AP550”, which improves efficiency.
With the larger Pro S battery, it will travel 436 miles between speeds and speeds up to two hundred kW.
There’s also a family version called the ID 7 Tourer that offers nine miles of diversity for added convenience. It has a whopping 1,714 liters with the rear seats folded down.
Read our Volkswagen ID 7
Range: 422 miles
Peugeot’s latest generation, the 3008, has been converted into an SUV-coupé to further differentiate it from the rest of the French brand’s range.
It is the first vehicle on the new STLA Medium platform from Peugeot parent company Stellantis, which places a top priority on energy efficiency.
In fact, the e-3008 is capable of generating 4. 5 MPkWh, which means that cars with a 98 kWh battery can travel 422 miles on a single charge.
Charging prices, however, are capped at 160 kW, which is out of class.
Read our about the Peugeot e-3008
Range: 422 miles
Porsche’s first electric car recently got a generational update, with a new rear motor bringing more power, torque and efficiency. The battery has also been reworked, adopting another chemistry to reduce internal resistance.
The result has been a huge improvement in the car’s range: entry-level cars with the optional 105 kWh Performance Plus battery can go 422 miles between charges.
Additionally, Taycan diversity chief Kevin Giek claimed that the new Taycan Turbo GT, a track-focused edition with a whopping 1,093 horsepower, could surpass that, thanks to its reduced weight.
Read our Porsche Taycan
Range: 406 miles
This sleek electric sedan recently made a radical front-wheel-drive to rear-wheel drive replacement from its midlife facelift.
That, coupled with an additional 4 kWh battery capacity, brought the long-range edition to 406 miles between charges. That’s more than its rivals Tesla Model 3 Long Range (390 miles) and BMW i4 eDrive40 (365 miles).
Peak charging rates were also higher, from 150 kW to 205 kW, and in our case we delivered a weighted average of 124 kW.
Read our Polestar 2 information
Range: 405 miles
The Tesla Model S was one of the first mainstream electric cars, but a series of updates kept it ahead of the competition.
The dual-motor edition accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3. 1 seconds and can travel 405 miles between charges.
The three-engine Plaid (pictured above) loses 15 miles and is among the fastest cars ever built.
There’s one main problem, though: the Model S is now designed for left-hand drive, and in the United Kingdom, you can buy one from Tesla’s existing (and limited) stock in Southampton.
Read our Tesla Model S
Range: 403 miles
Peculiar, captivating and highly recommended, this is how we would summarize the Polestar 3.
It’s unlike anything in a category of electric SUVs that arguably look identical, and it’s a decent price for cash considering the long diversity and huge list of popular kit.
In addition, it offers a very satisfying combination of comfort, speed and modest handling. But despite the overly positive marketing discourse, this is not a sports car.
And that’s good. Because the long-diversity single-engine style is expected to travel more than 400 miles. And ultimately, in an electric vehicle, you care more about diversity than natural driving sensations.
Read our information on the Polestar 3
Range: 401 miles
Take the EQS sedan, fix it up and give it even more luxury touches and you get the EQS SUV. It is an imposing beast, which needs rear-wheel guidance to perform maneuvers in tight parking lots.
It has a massive 118 kWh battery, which naturally offers a wonderful range of 404 miles. The charging costs correspond to the two hundred kW of the EQS sedan.
Read our information about the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range: 390 miles
The Tesla Model 3 offers sensational value for money. Even in its cheapest and most modest version, it combines the practicality of a competitive sedan, exciting functionality and moderate driving dynamism in a way that makes it an off-roader.
Is not perfect. Many will find the lack of internal buttons confusing and there’s still no dynamic waterline, despite the twin-engine model’s almost super-sedan straight-line pace.
It’s the most comfortable touring either, which is a shame because the Long Range style will cover 390 miles.
But the fact is that the Model 3 is a car that is enjoyable to drive on a base and will appeal to many other people due to its extraordinary range.
Read our about the Tesla Model 3
Range: 387 miles
BMW’s sheet for the Mercedes EQS does not fit the range, providing up to 600 kilometers between charges.
Nevertheless, it is an impressive luxury car, with one of the best driving conditions of any car on sale lately.
Unlike the EQS, it is also available as a plug-in hybrid (called the BMW 7 Series) with an electric range of up to 49 miles.
Read our BMW i7
Murray has been a journalist for more than a decade. During this time, he wrote for magazines, newspapers and websites, but is now revealed as the virtual editor of Autocar.
He directs the production and contributes with all other virtual aspects, adding social media, podcasts, and videos. During his tenure, he examined cars ranging from £50,000 to £500,000, adding Austin Allegros and Ferrari 812 Superfast. He has also interviewed F1 megastars, distinguishes his PCPs from his HPs and has written, researched and experimented with surplus behaviour and driverless technology.
Murray graduated from the University of Derby with a Bachelor of Journalism in 2014 and in the past has written for Classic Car Weekly, Modern Classics Magazine, buyacar. co. uk, parkers. co. uk and CAR Magazine, as well as carmagazine. co. . UNITED KINGDOM.
As a journalist, Charlie plays a key role in setting the automotive news agenda. He joined Autocar in July 2022 after a nine-month stint as a trainee at sister publication What Car?. He previously contributed to The Intercooler and featured prominently in the 2019 Hagerty Young Writers Competition with an article on the MG Metro 6R4.
He is the proud owner of a Fiat Panda with a hundred hp and hopes to one day add to his collection a smooth sports car such as an Alpine A110 or a Lotus Elise S1.
Isn’t there a long-range Tesla 3 with a range of 390 miles? Fisker on the verge of bankruptcy at No. 3. . . It’s almost silly for you to say that consumers are investing their money here right now. It’s another embarrassing list of electric vehicles. What’s the timeline here, or is it just vague journalism? I’m sorry to be harsh, but consumers come here to receive education from trusted professionals. Instead, they are served these tripe. I have to check it further.
Certainly. A Passat. Cribbs south of Edinburgh and back to Cribbs. Little to no traffic. Happy to help.
Gasoline or diesel?
I read with interest until I came to this piece of fiction.
But, thanks to a decade and part of battery and motor development, longer-range electric cars will now adapt to their gasoline-powered counterparts in the way they will pass a “tank. “
I drive over 700 miles in my very average VW, which is generally evident before we even start, and that’s if we drive without lights, radio, air conditioning or windshield wipers. I can see that the long haul is electric, but When other people write these things, it discourages other independent people.
I’d be very interested to know which style of gas-powered VW car has a range of 700 miles.
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