The 15 electric cars with the longest range

While range anxiety is largely an irrational worry these days, the distance an electric car can travel on a full battery remains one of the key factors to consider when buying an electric car.

The good news is that the range of electric cars has increased dramatically in recent years, making them practical transport for all types of journey – especially if you can charge at home. But which EVs will go furthest on a charge?

To find out, we've delved through the spec sheets to unearth the 13 electric cars with the longest range, according to official test results or manufacturer claims. For this list, we've only included cars that are on sale or that are coming soon but have had their specifications confirmed (that means no one-off concepts). And this is a global list, so cars might not be offered in every market.

Ram 1500 REV - 500 miles

Truck lovers of the world, rejoice! The Ram 1500 REV is set to arrive in 2025 with a whopping 500 miles of range. 

Built on a new STLA Frame body-on-frame platform, the truck features a huge 229kWh battery; that's bigger than the 212kWh unit that sits in the floor of the mammoth Hummer EV. 

Ram 1500 - 500 miles

Now to be clear, 500 miles is the target range Ram says it is aiming to achieve, so only when the all-electric truck has undertaken the necessary range tests will we know its true capabilities. Still, if The Proclaimers were able to walk 500 miles and then undertake 500 more, we're hopeful the 1500 can deliver on Ram's promise.

Packing 487kW and 620 lb ft of torque, the future Ram pick-up will be able to achieve 0-60mph in just 4.4sec. 

Mercedes EQS 450+ AMG Line - 453 miles

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the German brand's luxury electric car and, in 450+ AMG Line trim, delivers a whopping 453 miles of range between charges. Packed full of tech and offering excellent comfort throughout the EQS is a commendable EV that is also excellent to drive. 

Mercedes EQS 450+ AMG Line - 453 miles

Its 107.8kWh battery is capable of charging at 200kW, so if you can get your hands on a charger able to to achieve such speeds you can recharge the EQS up to 80% in just over half an hour. When charging at home using a 7kWh wallbox device expect an inflated charging time of over 15 hours. The EQS does come at a premium though: prices start from £102,160 

Fisker Ocean - 440 miles

Set to go on sale in the latter half of 2023, the Fisker Ocean will offer the highest range of any electric SUV, after the EV achieved 440 miles on the WLTP cycle in Extreme trim. 

The firm's range-topping Ocean Extreme model will be priced from $68,999 while a smaller battery option will cost less around $37,000 and offer a range of up to 275 miles. 

Fisker Ocean - 440 miles

Described by CEO Henrik Fisker as one of the most sustainable electric cars ever produced, the Ocean features an interior that is fully vegan, formed from fishing nets, t-shirts and rubber.

Packed full of innovative technology, the Ocean features a California mode that lowers the windows and retracts the rood to offer a convertible-style layout. 

Tesla Model S Dual Motor All Wheel Drive - 405 miles

The Tesla Model S certainly isn't the newest of the firm's line-up, but with a range of 405 miles it's still the US firm's best long-distance cruiser. With a modern, minimalist interior and super technology onboard the Model S is a mighty EV that offers much more than just an excellent range.

Tesla Model S Dual Motor All Wheel Drive - 405 miles

The Model S has a 100kWh battery and can be charged up to speed of 150-250kWh using Tesla's unrivalled Supercharger network, and you can hit 80% capacity in a little over 40 minutes. Using a 7kWh home wallbox charger, the Model S takes 14 hours to recharge. As a luxury EV the Model S isn’t cheap with prices starting from £95,000. 

It's also worth noting that the Model S is currently being updated, with new versions – including the much-anticipated Plaid model – on the way. That could stretch its range still further.

Polestar 2 - 395 miles

The Swedish brand's popular saloon has received a host of new upgrades for 2024 and will arrive with a Tesla-beating range of up to 395 miles. 

Equipped with a 82kWh battery, the Long range Single motor variant can travel 21 miles more than the Tesla Model 3 and 30 miles more than the BMW i4 eDrive40.  

Polestar 2 - 395 miles

Alongside the hike in range, the Polestar 2 features a new front-end inspired by the firms new flagship 3 SUV, which is due to arrive later this year. 

BMW i7  - 387 miles

The German car brand’s flagship electric luxury saloon only launched last year and made an immediate name for itself thanks to a notable range figure of 387 miles. 

And such an impressive range isn’t the only attribute worthy of praise, as the new i7 features a suite of innovative tech systems, including a 31.3 inch cinema screen for rear passengers. 

BMW i7  - 387 miles

Charging is made less of a chore thanks to the BMW 195kW maximum charging capabilities, meaning a 10-80% charge should take just over 30 minutes. 

Such a luxury EV comes at a premium however, with the i7 starting from £110,545. 

Mercedes-Benz EQE - 384 miles

It might be the shorter-range sibling of the car maker’s flagship EQS saloon, but with a promised 384 miles of range on offer, the EQE is a highly recommendable EV. 

The executive electric saloon can charge from 10-80% in around 32 minutes thanks to a rapid charging capabilities - peak charging rate is lesser than that of the EQS at 170kW. 

Mercedes-Benz EQE - 384 miles

It may be pitched as the EQS’s younger brother, but the EQE still gets the same tech features, with the radical Hyperscreen available as an option. 

Prices for the Mercedes EQE start from £74,345. 

Hyundai Ioniq 6 - 382 miles

Another newcomer in 2022, the aerodynamically-honed Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ landed with a knockout punch in the form of a 382-mile range. That’s an impressive statistic considering the Ioniq 6 is only the Korean brand’s second bespoke electric car. 

And it may look a bit G-series Porsche at the rear, but the exterior design has been specifically designed to aid efficiency. That being said, to achieve the headline 382-mile range, buyers must add 18-inch wheels and digital wing mirrors.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 - 382 miles

Charging takes just 18 minutes using a 350kW charger, although finding a device that offers such speeds in the UK is a struggle. 

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 starts from £46,745 in the UK.

BMW iX - 380 miles

BMW’s boldly styled iX is the German brand's latest EV and delivers an admirable 380 miles of range between charges. Step inside the iX and you are greeted with classy-looking recycled plastics, sustainably sourced wood, swish upholstered seats and more tech onboard than your local branch of Currys. 

There are more positives too when it comes to charging the iX. Using a DC CCS rapid charger you can replenish the 105.2kWh in around half an hour. If you’re looking to charge the iX overnight then be warned as it would take 16 hours to recharge the EV using a domestic 7kWh charger. 

BMW iX - 380 miles

The range king of the iX line-up is the xDrive 50, which is available in either sport or M Sport trim. Prices for the sport version start from £93,905 and if you want the M Sport model that will cost you an extra £3000.

It's not cheap, but it's an excellent car for your money. While the long range will impress everyone, the kidney grille may prove more divisive.

Polestar 3 - 379 miles

The Volvo spin-off brand revealed the performance-orientated SUV late last year, with the Polestar 3 set to offer 379 miles of range. 

Primed for deliveries in 2023, the BMW iX rival has a £79,900 price tag and majors on sustainability, with Polestar aiming to build the 3 in a ‘responsible’ manner.

Polestar 3 - 379 miles

The 380kW SUV can be charged at 250kW; that should allow for a 10-80% charge in just 30 minutes. Polestar’s second battery electric vehicle also boasts an array of technological features, including LiDAR driver assistance systems. 

Tesla Model 3 - 374 miles 

The UK’s best-selling electric car is desirable for a number of reasons, and its 374-mile range is certainly one of them. Packed full of technology and offering great practicality the Model 3 is an excellent EV that does everything an electric car should. It’s also great to drive too.

Tesla Model 3 - 374 miles 

On the charging front, the Model 3 has access to Tesla’s excellent Supercharger network. Using a 120kW charging point you can charge the Model 3 from 10%-80% in just over 30 minutes.

As for home charging with a 7kW unit, this is likely to take around 11 hours.Prices for the Model 3 Long Range start at £57,490. There is a cheaper Rear-Wheel Drive version available with a smaller battery for £48,490, although it 'only' has a range of 305 miles.

Lotus Eletre - 373 miles

The Hethel-based brand’s first bespoke electric car launched in March 2022 and is set to offer a 373-mile range from a 112kWh battery and rear-wheel-drive motor. 

Not only is the Eletre Lotus’s first electric car, it is also the car maker’s first SUV, with the new model featuring an innovative aerodynamically focused exterior design.

Lotus Eletre - 373 miles

The 450kW SUV is priced from £89,500, becoming the first car to launch after Chinese car giant Geely took over the British marque. 

Lotus has not disclosed the maximum charger speed of the Electre, but has promised that using a fast charging device, the car’s battery can be boosted from 10-80% in around 20 minutes. 

Ford Mustang Mach E - 372 miles

No this isn’t a V8 muscle car: Ford has used the fabled nameplate for its first electric SUV. While it might not be a Mustang as you know it, it's definitely practical: the Mach E offers an excellent 372 miles of range.

It can also be charged up to a speed of 150kW, meaning you can replenish the battery of the Ford from 10-80% in around 40 minutes. Home charging takes 14 hours if using a domestic 7kWh wallbox unit. 

Ford Mustang Mach E - 372 miles

Although somewhat compromised by its ride and handling the Mach E offers great standard features and should be commended for its range and practicality. 

BMW i4 - 365 miles

The Munich-based brand’s coupé-styled electric saloon is a brilliant electric car, offering comfort, high speed charging, serious pace and most importantly, 365 miles of range. 

In eDrive40 trim, the BMW i4 can be charged at speeds of up to 205kW, allowing for a 10-80% charge in around 30 minutes. 

BMW i4 - 365 miles

The Tesla Model 3 rival is very efficient too, with real-world range in the region of 316-320 miles depending on the conditions. BMW does offer a faster M50 version which can do 0-62mph in just 3.9sec, but if range is your biggest concern then the eDrive40 is the pick of the line-up. 

It does come at a premium, with prices starting at £57,890. 

Mercedes EQS SUV - 364 miles

The new Audi Q8 e-tron and BMW iX rival was unveiled last year as the German brand’s new luxury electric flagship SUV, and sits on the same Electric Vehicle Platform (EVA) architecture as the EQS and EQE saloon. 

With a 108.4kWh battery onboard, the EQS SUV can travel up to 364 miles between charges – and if you can find a rapid charger with an output of 200kW you can charge it from 10-80% in 31 minutes. 

Mercedes EQS SUV - 364 miles

It’s packed full of technology, too, with the EQS SUV featuring the brand’s Hyperscreen which spans the entire dashboard. And that’s to air suspension, the SUV soaks up the bumps with aplomb – and there’s minimal road noise. 

All of this does come at a cost; £129,170 to be precise. That’s about £10,000 more than a top-spec BMW iX and that can do 382 miles between charges.