Compare the best electric cars by range

High quality long range electric cars from rated and reviewed dealers

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Last updated April 30, 2024 by Tom Wiltshire

Best electric cars by range 2024

You may have heard of range anxiety - the fear of being stranded in an electric car if its battery power runs out. Pick one of these electric vehicles with a long range to allay those fears.

These aren't necessarily the best EVs we think you can buy - but they are the ones that, according to official testing, can go the furthest on a charge. Whether you'll achieve anywhere close to the official figures depends on many things, including the weather, the type of roads you're on and your own style of driving.

You should also avoid thinking that range is the same as efficiency. Put a giant battery into any kind of car and it'll go a long way - but you do have to contend with the resulting high price, long charge times and the price of topping up - not to mention the effect that the size and weight a giant battery pack has on how the car drives and how spacious it is. A car with a smaller battery may well be more cost-effective and enjoyable to own, even if it needs topping up a bit more regularly.

But if you're just looking for the EVs with the longest range, our expert reviews team has trawled through all the facts and figures to list them below.

1. Mercedes EQS

9/10

Mercedes-Benz EQS review

Battery range up to 464 miles

The latest Mercedes EQS has a gargantuan 118kWh battery. That means that the longest-range EQS 450+ will do up to 511 miles on a single charge according to official tests. That's not quite enough for Lands' End to John O'Groats, but you'll still be well north of Dumfries when you run out of juice. It'll be a comfortable trip, too - the EQS is one of Mercedes' most luxurious models, though we still prefer the BMW i7 when it comes to interior quality and driving enjoyment.

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2. Volkswagen ID7

8/10

Volkswagen ID7 review

Battery range up to 384 miles

Volkswagen's flagship electric car has a similarly slinky shape to the Mercedes EQS - it's great for efficiency. Paired up with a big 84kWh battery, the Pro S model of the ID7 will do up to 435 miles on a charge, though even the regular Pro Match model doesn't embarrass itself with up to 384 miles of range. You can even sacrifice a tiny bit of range and opt for the big-booted ID7 Tourer.

3. Peugeot E-3008

7/10

Peugeot E-3008 review

Battery range up to 326 miles

The new Peugeot E-3008 is tied with the VW ID7 (above) in returning a seriously impressive 435 miles per charge from its longest-range version. Thanks to an all-new platform - not to mention a particularly beefy 98kWh battery - the E-3008 is Peugeot's most premium (and pricey) electric car yet. It's not a bad looker, either, and the interior is packed with luxurious touches and posh materials.

4. Porsche Taycan

9/10

Porsche Taycan review

Battery range up to 360 miles

The Porsche Taycan got a serious update in 2024, and while that introduced the ballistically powerful Turbo GT model, it also increased the size of the battery to a whopping 105kWh. That means a maximum range of up to 421 miles - and with some of the fastest charging available on any car, if you can find a public charging station you can theoretically top up from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes.

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5. Tesla Model 3

9/10

Tesla Model 3 review

Battery range up to 394 miles

The Tesla Model 3 may be the brand’s cheapest model, but it doesn’t feel like an effort in cost-cutting. Rather with an impressive range and equally as scintillating performance, there’s a lot to like — just don’t expect bargain-basement prices. The longest-range model will now do up to 421 miles, though you do need to select the smallest available wheels to achieve this.

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6. Polestar 2

8/10

Polestar 2 review

Battery range up to 406 miles

The Polestar 2 has been around for a few years now but when it was updated in 2023, it went through a metamorphosis - with the longest-range model moving from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive and gaining a whole lot of efficiency in the process. It's about the same size as the Tesla Model 3, but has a totally different style - plus, a hatchback boot to make the most of the available space. A grand total of 406 miles on a single charge isn't a bad return, either.

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7. Polestar 3

Polestar 3 review

Battery range up to 379 miles

In moving from the Polestar 2 to the Polestar 3 you lose a grand total of 14 miles of maximum range - but in the process you get a handsome, powerful and spacious SUV instead of a slightly cramped fastback. The most affordable Polestar 3 is the Long Range Dual Motor, and it's this model that returns the best mileage on a charge - up to 392 miles.

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8. BMW i7

9/10

BMW i7 review

Battery range up to 386 miles

Like the Mercedes EQS above, the BMW i7 is a massive, hyper-luxurious limo that majors on comfort and refinement. And there's nothing comfortable or refined about sitting at a grubby service station while you charge, is there? With a maximum range of 387 miles from the mid-range xDrive 60 model, the i7 is designed for people who want to cross continents in silence. It's loaded with tech and incredibly comfortable in the rear, but it's also great fun to drive considering its vast size.

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9. BMW iX

9/10

BMW iX review

Battery range up to 382 miles

BMW's iX is not a looker - in fact, with the optional crystal switchgear on the inside it's been described as everything from 'a little bit gauche' to 'a Swarovski hippo' - but beauty isn't everything. It's brilliant to drive, feels as luxurious as any of the alternatives and, in xDrive 60 form, will return up to 382 miles on a single charge, which is very impressive for something as big and slab-sided as this.

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10. Renault Scenic E-Tech

Renault Scenic E-Tech review

Battery range up to 379 miles

The Scenic was originally a small MPV - but now, it's been reborn as an all-electric SUV to go head-to-head with cars like the Peugeot E-3008. Like the E-3008, it's very stylish, but it has a slightly smaller battery at 87kWh vs 98kWh. It still returns a maximum of 379 miles of range, though, which is an impressive figure.