The longest-range electric cars
EVs that can break the 300-mile barrier are growing in number – as are those that can crack 400 miles
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by Jack Warrick and Murray Scullion
5 mins read
15 May 2025
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For many buyers, one number defines an EV: range.
Which is understandable. Early electric cars didn’t go far between charges, and public chargers were few and far between. Take the 2010 Nissan Leaf – the first mass-market EV – which managed just 100 miles and took eight hours to charge at home.
Times have thankfully changed. Even the cheapest electric cars of today can double the Leaf’s range and recharge in a fraction of the time.
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Thanks to major advances in battery and motor tech, some modern EVs can now go as far on a charge as petrol cars do on a full tank.
Below is a list of the 10 longest-range electric cars on sale in the UK, based on official WLTP figures. Real-world results will vary and you are unlikely to achieve these figures unless you drive gently, in warm weather, or know a thing or two about hypermiling.
The longest-range electric car on sale in the UK is the Mercedes-Benz EQS with an impressive 481-mile range. Curious about the rest? Let’s get into it.
1. Mercedes-Benz EQS
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- Design9
- Interior9
- Performance8
- Ride & Handling9
- Costs8
Pros
Rear-wheel steering provides surprising agility
Effortless long-distance manners
Great overtaking ability
Cons
Huge Hyperscreen can be tricky to use on the move
Lacks refinement at low speeds
Questionable interior quality
Range: 481 miles
The Mercedes-Benz EQS boasts the longest range of any EV on sale in the UK today, delivering 481 miles from its enormous 118kWh battery.
It is capable of more than 300 motorway miles on a charge, even in wintry conditions.
It’s helped significantly by its impressive drag coefficient of 0.20, which makes it the slipperiest car currently in production.
Even if you do somehow manage to drain the battery in one go, you won’t have to wait long to fill it back up again: it can accept charging speeds of up to 200kW, so a 10-80% top-up will take just half an hour.
The only real downside is that a new one will set you back more than £100,000…
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2. Audi A6 E-tron
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Impressive performance and range
Competitive with rivals on price
Controlled and contained handling
Cons
Lower-tier models not available with plush air suspension or 4WD
Rivals have bigger boots
High floor
Range: 463 miles
The A6’s impressive on-paper range of 463 miles eclipses that of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE.
The range-topping S6 would be a peachy car to live with: properly muscular, brimming with tech, seriously refined and comfortable.
In classic A6 fashion, drivers can choose between saloon and estate bodystyles, although the latter does sacrifice 26 miles of range, as it’s slightly less aerodynamic.
The line-up opens with the 362bhp rear-motor model and is topped by the sporty S6 E-tron, which gets 543bhp.
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3. Polestar 3
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- Design9
- Interior7
- Performance9
- Ride & Handling8
- Costs8
Pros
Genuinely good fun to drive on a country road
Very roomy and nicely finished interior
Less expensive than equally rangy rivals from BMW and Mercedes
Cons
Refinement isn’t as good as you may expect
Interior clearly shares a lot of parts and design features with the Volvo EX90
Touchscreen dependency can be irritating
Range: 438 miles
Swedish EV brand Polestar’s smart-looking new SUV comes with some seriously impressive stats.
It’s an easy car to like principally because it looks and feels like nothing else, in a class of cars that can seem rather samey
It carries a massive 111kWh battery that, in combination with a single rear-mounted motor, offers a range of 438 miles.
It has plenty of muscle too, with 295bhp and 361lb ft of torque available, propelling it from 0-62mph in 7.8sec – enough to challenge most other vehicles on the road today.
Genuinely fun to drive, the 3 is one of the best-handling cars in the class. And the most important aspects of its drivetrain are adjustable, including its supple air suspension, steering weight and power delivery, so you can truly make the driving experience your own.
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4. Volkswagen ID 7
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- Design8
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- Performance8
- Ride & Handling8
- Costs9
Pros
Roomy interior
Improved interior quality compared with other ID EVs
Greater usability of touchscreen infotainment system
Cons
More expensive than an equivalent BYD or Tesla
Interior is plain compared with premium rivals’
Handling evidences the car’s weight
Range: 436 miles
Effectively the new-age, electric equivalent to the popular Passat, the ID 7 serves as a statement of intent for Volkswagen’s next generation of EVs.
The ID 7 is arguably the most rounded package in the class.
It introduces the company’s new, more efficient ‘AP550’ rear motor, which brings a boost to efficiency.
With the largest-available battery (in the Pro S model), it will afford 436 miles and charge as fast as 200kW.
Even the entry-level Match model offers 381 miles, although the sporty GTX drops slightly to 365 miles.
There’s also an estate version, called the ID 7 Tourer, which trades nine miles of range for greater practicality. It has a whopping 1714 litres of boot space with the rear seats folded down.
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5. Tesla Model 3
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- Design8
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- Performance10
- Ride & Handling7
- Costs8
Pros
Huge range for the money
Fabulously easy to live with
Deep-seated sense of agility
Cons
Choppy ride
Not enough physical buttons inside
Autopilot system is hit and miss
Range: 436 miles
Tesla’s incredibly popular compact saloon gained a substantial update in 2024, receiving sleeker styling, an updated interior and efficiency updates.
Even in its cheapest, lowliest form, this Tesla blends competitive saloon car practicality, striking performance and reasonable handling dynamism.
The American EV brand has certainly delivered on its promises, with the Model 3 now offering 436 miles of range in Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive guise.
In addition to that long range, you get some serious performance. The aforementioned variant gets 351bhp for a 0-62mph time of 4.9sec, which is enough to challenge most sports cars.
Regardless of which specification you choose, the Model 3 will always officially offer you more than 350 miles of range, and with that power and a 594-litre boot, what else could you ask for? Maybe some physical buttons…
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6. Peugeot e-3008
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- Design7
- Interior8
- Performance7
- Ride & Handling6
- Costs7
Pros
Excellent interior design
Fresh, modern materials
Quiet and refined to drive
Cons
Expensive next to rivals
Handling is dull
Firm ride
Range: 435 miles
Peugeot’s latest-generation 3008 has morphed into an SUV-coupé to better differentiate it from the rest of the French brand’s line-up.
During our testing, it recorded a quieter 50mph cruise than the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Polestar 2.
It’s the first car based on Peugeot parent company Stellantis’s new STLA Medium platform, which places a high priority on energy efficiency, and that means there’s ample space for a huge 97kWh battery.
The e-3008 is capable of yielding 4.5mpkWh, so cars with the 98kWh battery pack can do 435 miles on a single charge. Charging rates are capped at 160kW, though, which isn’t best in class.
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7. Mercedes-Benz EQE
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- Design8
- Interior8
- Performance8
- Ride & Handling8
- Costs7
Pros
Isolated interior
Gentle ride
Lots of technology in the cabin
Cons
Hard to hit top advertised range figures
Interior quality could be better
Pricey
Range: 429 miles
Mercedes’ mid-sized electric saloon is one of its rangiest EVs, with figures starting from 342 miles.
In seeking to beat Tesla at its own game, it ends up leaving quite a bit to chance.
One specification stands out from the rest: the EQE 350+ Sport Edition, which offers a range of 429 miles.
In addition, it can accept charging speeds of up to 170kW and has decent all-round performance figures.
Power and torque stand at 290bhp and 416lb ft, propelling the EQE from 0-62mph in a hot-hatch-esque 6.5sec.
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8. BMW iX
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- Design5
- Interior9
- Performance9
- Ride & Handling7
- Costs6
Pros
Exceptional refinement and rolling comfort
SUV-typical space and versatility
Inviting luxury interior
Cons
Divisive exterior styling
No manual regen control
Relatively expensive
Range: 426 miles
BMW’s most challenging-looking car breaks back into the top 10 after a hefty update.
World-class rolling refinement and drivability; instant and effortless performance; and creditable real-world range
The new front end hasn’t made it any less controversial looking, but the improved battery packs and more efficient motors have resulted in a massive boost to range.
The top-spec xDrive 60 now offers up to 426 miles, which is impressive because it also has 537bhp and a 0-62mph time of less than 5.0sec.
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9. Porsche Taycan
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- Design9
- Interior7
- Performance10
- Ride & Handling9
- Costs8
Pros
Outstanding handling and driver appeal
Sweet compromise of space, range, performance and value
Speedy DC rapid-charging provision
Cons
Second row is tight for larger adults
Standard charging cable is bulky
Reliability concerns
Range: 422 miles
Porsche’s debut EV recently received a generational upgrade, with a new rear motor bringing extra power, torque and efficiency, and the reworked battery adopting a different chemistry for lower internal resistance.
It’s not exactly cheap, but it’s some statement.
The result is a massive improvement in the GT’s range: entry-level versions with the optional 105kWh Performance Battery Plus can cover 422 miles between charges.
You can also spec a truly bonkets track-focused Taycan Turbo GT with an outrageous 1093bhp.
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10. Peugeot e-5008
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- Design7
- Interior9
- Performance8
- Ride & Handling8
- Costs8
Pros
Powertrain is slick
Spacious, versatile interior
Should be efficient
Cons
Exterior design has a few unflattering angles
Not the most dynamically rewarding on this list
Tiny steering wheel isn’t for everyone
Range: 414 miles
Electric seven-seaters have always been in short supply. Indeed, the Mercedes-Benz EQB has pretty much had the market to itself for years. But now other manufacturers are catching up, and Peugeot is the latest to join the party, with an electric version of its new 5008.
Spacious, well equipped and classy on the inside and slick and assured to drive.
Seven-seaters lend themselves to electrification, because their large platforms allow huge batteries, and the e-5008’s impressive range comes courtesy of the 98kWh unit also seen in the smaller e-3008.
We’ve yet to verify the range, but we reckon the e-5008 should get pretty close to the 414-mile claimed total.
Away from the big mileage claims, the e-5008 has reassuringly tidy handling for a big seven-seater, and it will seat four tall adults and a couple of older kids in the rear without too much elbow-bashing.
