Top 10 longest-range electric cars: all with over 400 miles per charge (officially)
What range anxiety?
As the electric car market matures, range anxiety — the fear of running out of power while driving — is being replaced by charging anxiety — the worry that when the battery needs topping up you’ll not be able to find a charging point. Either way, surveys suggest they’re significant barriers for people considering making the switch from a combustion car.
But we’ve come a very long way since the first modern electric cars arrived around 15 years ago. Not only was an early Nissan Leaf barely capable of 100 miles to a charge in the real world, but it was slow to charge and the charging infrastructure was patchy at best.
Today, there are battery-powered cars on sale that can happily cover 400 miles or more on a single charge, going by the official figures. We have to add a word of caution, as the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) efficiency test, through which all new cars have their efficiency measured, has some notable weaknesses, and generally the real world range of EVs is less than the quoted figure.
There’s a couple of reasons for this. Primarily, it’s because battery chemistry is affected significantly by ambient temperatures (in cold weather EV range drops), while driving at high speeds (such as on motorways) also significantly affects range. Air conditioning also saps power, affecting range.
Nevertheless, the WLTP figures are the only way we really have of comparing one car with another to any degree of accuracy, and they’re reliable enough to give us a good idea of which cars can go furtheest on a single charge.
So, using those figures as our guide, this is our rundown of the 10 longest-range electric cars on sale in the UK today. All of them manage more than 400 miles on the official test, as well as providing rapid charging capability when the battery is finally exhausted. Now the charging network is on the up, there’s no reason for range anxiety with any of these cars.
1. Mercedes-Benz EQS: 481 miles*
Price from: £99,835
Essentially the electric alternative to the more conventional S-Class saloon, the EQS offers luxury, technology and heaps of range from its massive batteries. The entry-level EQS has a big powerpack under the floor, with an energy capacity of 97kWh, offering up to 409 miles on a single charge, but the EQS 450+ model’s 118kWh battery pack is enormous, and enough to provide up to 481 miles of WLTP range.
That gives the EQS the longest range of any car on sale in the UK today, and though it’s an expensive thing — the 450+ starts at almost £120,000 — that kind of potential distance between charges will doubtless appeal to well-heeled consumers. Even the worst case scenario for range — on motorways in cold weather — is still likely to mean a usable 300 miles before needing to top up, but most of the time you can expect nearer 400 miles in the real world, according to reports.
And those who do choose the EQS get more than just range. While the aerodynamically optimised styling won’t be to everyone’s taste, the car is ultra-modern and luxurious inside. The technology is impressive, with a massive touchscreen that can occupy almost all the dashboard.
Better still, should buyers decide they want a bit more performance can always go for a more powerful EQS, which will still have more than enough real-world range and speedy charging times to make it a fabulous car, even for long drives.
2. Audi A6 Sportback e-tron: 463 miles*
Price from: £63,305
The entry-level Audi A6 Sportback e-tron comes with an 83kWh battery that offers a commendable 383 miles of range, but even that wouldn’t be enough to put it in the top 10. The Performance model gets a much bigger (100kWh) battery pack that ups the official range to 463 miles on a single charge.
As the “Performance” name suggests, you also get a power upgrade, with a 375bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels. And even if you choose one of the more powerful, two-motor, all-wheel-drive A6 Sportback e-tron Quattro models, or even the S6 Sportback e-tron, you will still get an official range of more than 400 miles.
Admittedly, you’re unlikely to achieve such range in the real world unless you drive very carefully, but the A6 Sportback e-tron will still happily cover 250 miles or so even in the worst case scenario, and with 270kW charging capability (assuming you can find a suitable charger), the Audi should still be very useful indeed.
Even more usefully, the A6 e-tron is a very comfortable and well-built luxury car, and opting for the Avant estate version, which has a bit more rear headroom and a slightly more practical boot, only shaves about 20 miles from the official range.
3. Polestar 3: 438 miles*
Price from: £69,900
Polestar has earned itself plenty of fans with its brand of quietly stylish electric vehicles. Although when we say “vehicles”, we probably should drop the “s”, because until recently the Volvo spin-off has effectively been a single-product marque, with the Polestar 2 its sole offering.
That has changed recently, though, with the addition of the new Polestar 4 and this, the Polestar 3 SUV. Fitted with a massive 111kWh battery and a choice of single- or twin-motor pure-electric powertrains, it offers Polestar’s trademark style, a classy interior and plenty of tech, as well as a huge amount of range.
The base model — the Long Range Single Motor — manages 438 miles on a single charge according to the WLTP economy test, and even the high-performance twin-motor car achieves more than 350 miles by the same measure. Combine that range with the ability to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes at maximum DC charge speed and the Polestar’s appeal is immediately obvious.
As with so many electric vehicles, you might struggle to achieve the quoted ranges in the real world, but when you consider the Polestar’s appealing roadholding and design, as well as its ample cabin space and clever touchscreen technology, the Swedish SUV is a classy package.
4. Tesla Model 3: 436 miles*
Price from: £58,980
Tesla has an image issue at the moment — predominantly due to the antics of its CEO Elon Musk — but there’s never been any question about the brand’s electric vehicle technology. The new Model 3 is particularly remarkable, thanks to a massive upgrade in 2024, compared with its highly successful but noticeably flawed predecessor.
Not only is the current model more attractive, better to drive and better made than the one it replaced, but it also has greater range, with the aptly named Long Range model offering 436 miles of range from a single charge. And though Tesla admits you’ll need very specific circumstances (not to mention a light touch) to achieve that, most buyers will still be able to cover a very useful distance between visits to the charging station.
Even the base models, with an official range of 318 miles, will have enough battery capacity to cover a reasonable distance between charges, and they have access to Tesla’s excellent Supercharger network, which provides highly useful rapid charging at many handy locations around the country.
But whereas the Supercharger network was once one of the key reasons to choose a Tesla, the new-generation Model 3 adds some extra appeal with its blend of technology and quality. Admittedly, the dependence on the central touchscreen is an issue, but otherwise it’s a very capable executive saloon.
5. Volkswagen ID.7: 436 miles*
Price from: £51,580
The ID.7 might look and feel a bit bland alongside the Audi A6 e-tron, but it’s a very worthy electric car with lots going for it, including an abundance of range. Even the basic ID.7 Pro model, with its battery capacity of 77kWh, can manage a very competitive 381-mile per charge, officially, but the Pro S’s even larger 86kWh powerpack allows it to cover 436 miles on a single charge.
As ever, real-world range doesn’t always match the official figures, but the ID.7 Pro will easily cover around 250 miles on a charge, and the Pro S will likely manage more than 300, even on the motorway. And it has fast-charging capability that means the battery can be recharged quickly from a public charging point.
Just as importantly, it’s plenty quick enough, thanks to the 282bhp electric motor that drives the rear wheels, plus it’s comfortable, quiet and refined on the road. And although Volkswagen’s traditional build quality has eluded it slightly with the ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 models, the ID.7 is a welcome return to form for the German company.
In many ways, then, the ID.7 is a really strong alternative to the A6 e-tron, appealing to those with more sense than money. And if you’re worried about the fastback styling’s impact on practicality, you can always have the estate version.
6. Peugeot e-3008: 435 miles*
Price from: £45,950
The new Peugeot 3008 looks little like its predecessor, and it’s now offered with a choice of hybrid and electric powertrains. But it’s the electric e-3008 models we’re concerned with here, and specifically the e-3008 Long Range, which sits somewhere in the middle of the e-3008 line-up.
As the name suggests, it has the biggest battery of any e-3008, with a 97kWh power pack that supplies energy to a 227bhp electric motor. That gives the car adequate performance, but it also allows it to cover 435 miles on a single charge according to the official economy test. And even the Standard Range model, with its 73kWh battery and 207bhp motor, will manage more than 300 miles on a charge.
But for those who want their e-3008 to cover long distances in one hit, the Long Range model will be the version of choice, even though a maximum DC charge speed of 160kW is far behind the fastest in this class.
Still, it’s the one of the most affordable models on this list, and you get a thoroughly modern SUV that’s pleasant enough to drive and supremely futuristic inside, with fabric-covered surfaces and lots of screens. It’s practical, too, and when you combine that with the immense range, it’s arguably one of the best electric SUVs out there.
7. Mercedes-Benz EQE: 429 miles*
Price from: £69,105
The EQS’s little sibling, the EQE takes much the same style, technology and efficiency and crams it into a slightly smaller package. But with dimensions roughly equivalent to those of the BMW 5 Series, the EQE is hardly a compact saloon.
Nor does it have an especially compact battery, with a 96kWh unit that, in basic EQE 350+ form, supplies a 288bhp rear-mounted electric motor. The result is a range of up to 429 miles on the WLTP test, while even more generously specified versions can still manage a 420 miles between trips to the plug.
Again, real-world range is likely to be a bit lower, especially on motorways in winter, but customers should be able to get more than 300 miles from an EQE 350+ in warmer weather. Those who go for the more powerful EQE 500 and Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 models, however, will not be able to go quite so far on a single charge.
As with the larger EQS, however, there’s more to this car than just range. The EQE doesn’t have quite as futuristic a cabin as the EQS, but it’s still pretty upmarket, with a cool vodka-bar design and a big central touchscreen, as well as a digital instrument display. It’s spacious, too, and though Mercedes’ build quality isn’t necessarily what it once was, the EQE still feels very upmarket.
8. Vauxhall Grandland Electric: 425 miles*
Price from: £37,345
The latest-generation Grandland is a completely different animal from the car that was first introduced almost a decade ago. Not only is it now available in electric and hybrid forms, but it’s now vastly superior to its predecessor, turning a car that was once an also-ran into a key contender in its class.
Part of the reason for that is the sheer amount of range available from the electric models. Yes, the base car’s 73kWh battery will be the only option until the summer, at which point a larger 425-mile battery pack will be introduced, but even the smaller of the two manages a commendable 325 miles to a charge on the WLTP efficiency test.
Of course, you might not achieve 425 miles in the real world, but even if you get 300 miles between charges, it’ll be one of the best EVs for range-to-cost.
As with the Peugeots on this list, it comes with 160kW maximum charging speeds, which means you’ll be able to rapid charge the battery at suitable public charging points from 20 to 80 per cent in around half an hour.
The car is roomy, too, and the style is a bit more appealing than that of the old Grandland, while there’s plenty of equipment and a very competitive price. It’s the best Grandland yet, and the massive one-shot range only improves its credentials.
9. Porsche Taycan: 416 miles*
Price from: £86,500
As with almost all the other cars in this list, the Taycan’s range is specification-dependent, but if you choose a basic rear-wheel-drive Taycan saloon, then specify the Performance Battery Plus option, it’ll manage 416 miles on the official WLTP test. Better still, we’ve done lots of motorway miles in one, and managed more than 400 miles on a single charge in the real world.
That range is spectacular, and with 320kW charging capability, suitably powerful charging stations will replenish the battery up to 80 per cent in less than 20 minutes, so you can be on your way again in the time it takes to have a mug of coffee, some carrot cake and a quick loo break.
You don’t even have to worry about feeling like you’re driving a basic, entry-level car. The Taycan’s cabin is well made, there’s plenty of technology and it drives sensationally. It’s almost as well balanced as Porsche’s out-and-out sports cars, and it comes with similarly sublime steering feel.
With the Performance Battery Plus you get a slight power hike, too, giving you 429bhp and enough poke to get from 0-62mph in a pretty lively 4.5 seconds. Doing so regularly will reduce your chances of matching the car’s official range, though.
10. Peugeot e-5008: 414 miles*
Price from: £48,650
The e-3008’s big sibling is not quite as efficient but it has similarly outlandish styling and even more space, as well as remarkably similar range. Like its stablemate, the e-5008 comes with a choice of battery sizes and motor layouts, but a third row of seats is standard no matter what.
Despite the seating arrangement and the sheer size of the car, even the basic 73kWh model offers 207bhp and a 310-mile range, but you can up that to 227bhp and 414 miles (just 21 miles fewer than the equivalent e-3008) by choosing the 97kWh battery.
Admittedly, the 97kWh model commands a bit of a premium and, as with the e-3008, its maximum DC charging speed of 160kW is more adequate than amazing, but this is a seven-seat electric vehicle that comes with an official range of more than 400 miles. While it’s true you’ll be lucky to achieve that in the real world, a light right foot should allow you to achieve more than 300 miles between charges in most conditions.
What’s more, its exterior styling is remarkable, and the interior is even more interesting, with its angular, fabric-covered dashboard and wealth of digital displays. And if you aren’t quite ready for a fully electric car yet, you can have it with hybrid or plug-in hybrid power instead.
* This is the official WLTP combined range figures and may not reflect real world range, which is affected by a number of factors including weather, driving style, terrain and use of auxiliary systems.
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