Longest range electric cars 2026

Best for: outright electric range

The Mercedes EQS is not only the longest-range EV on sale in the UK, but it’s also one of the poshest and most luxurious saloon cars you can buy. It has an eye-catching design, with an aero-optimised, pebble-like silhouette, distinguishing the slippery EQS from its petrol S-Class counterpart.

Massive range is the EQS’s calling card. It’s the only EV that far surpasses the 500-mile mark, and it has a whopping great 122kW battery to thank for that.

The EQS 580 models share the same battery, but with dual motors can’t quite match the EQS 450 for outright range. The entry-level EQS 400 comes equipped with a slightly smaller 112kWh battery which is enough for a still-impressive 490-mile range.

The charging capability of the EQS 450 is just as beefy. Capable of handling 350kW top up speeds, the big Merc’s big battery can top up from 10-80% in just 27 minutes.

It’s also pretty quick for a 2.4-tonne behemoth of a car, and the EQS 450 is capable of breaking 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. It may not accelerate anywhere near as fast as cars such as the Polestar 5 Performance or Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, but that’s not what the EQS was designed for. It’s a cruiser, designed to go long distances in comfort.

Wafting about is something the EQS does very well thanks to its cushy, spaceship-esque interior - a futuristic twist on the typical Mercedes design. The EQS stands out thanks to its enormous ‘hyper screen,’ (three displays blended together in one slick panel).

Day-to-day, The EQS is an easy car to live with too. It has an enormous 620-litre hatchback boot, trick road-sensing suspension and four-wheel steering for increased manoeuvrability around town - an important feature given its imposing size. You can even have it with steer-by-wire and a yoke, rather than a steering wheel, for quicker, effortless direction changes.

Best for: a posh, minimalist cabin

The Volvo EX60 swooped in to clinch the longest-range SUV crown from the BMW iX3, giving its German alternative not five minutes in the limelight before besting its range by a mere three miles. Not only that, but it’s hugely stylish, posh inside and very refined on the road - though its total touchscreen reliance is a bit of a headache at times.

Not all versions of the EX60 have outrageous range, but if you want the longest distance between top-ups then it’s the P12 All-Wheel Drive that should steal your attention. At 503 miles thanks to the enormous 117kW battery between its wheels, range anxiety is practically a thing of the past in the EX60.

Lesser versions also offer impressive range, with the P10 AWD going as far as 410 miles and the entry-level, rear-wheel drive P6 Electric managing 397 miles - which should be plenty for most people.

It’s a handsome thing, too, if a little plain at the back. The sleek lights and crisp details are all very easy on the eye, while the cabin is even more attractive and full of premium materials and soft-touch surfaces. The seats are hugely comfortable, too, but the lack of physical buttons around the central infotainment display is a headache at times.

At least the software is largely rapid and hassle-free, and there are some handy shortcuts to use the car’s most important features. The EX60 is massive inside, with loads of room no matter which seat you’re in, while the boot is pretty much on par with its closest alternatives.

Around town the EX60 can feel a little on the large side, with the chunky pillars reducing visibility and the tall creases on the bonnet making it hard to judge the car’s true width. Nonetheless, it irons out bumps with ease making it a largely relaxing experience.

It’s even better on the motorway, wafting along with little in the way of wind and road noise. Ideal, then, given its long range. It’s capable enough on a country lane, but look to the German alternatives for a sportier experience.

Best for: a brilliant all-rounder

BMW is spearheading its electric revolution with the iX3, and if its first crack at a new generation of cars is this promising, it’s a good sign of what’s to come. No ifs-ands-or-buts about it, the iX3’s 500-mile range is mighty impressive.

It’s not just the range that’s head turning, the styling is too. Where BMW’s previous generation of cars have been attention-grabbing for all the wrong reasons, the iX3 has a far classier design than its predecessor. Retro cues such as the full-width ‘grille’ housing the headlights mixed with futuristic creases and angles make this a handsome SUV.

The interior is just as revolutionary, but there’s nothing retro about it. You get a thin display that spans the entirety of the windscreen - that’s your driver display - and a funky parallelogram-shaped infotainment screen in the middle. It’s a good system, far simpler to operate than the widescreen display in BMW’s other cars.

Feel your way around the cabin and you’ll find lots of plush, trimmed surfaces and soft-touch plastics in the upper interior. The lower surfaces on the door cards and centre console aren’t quite as posh, but overall quality feels very high, so you can forgive a couple of scratchy plastics low-down.

The seats are comfortable and trimmed in luxurious-feeling vegan leather or fabric. You get plenty of space to get comfortable up front, with ample storage for odds and ends, while back-seat passengers won’t want for headroom and legroom, either. The 520-litre boot is nothing to shout about, but that’s still enough space for luggage for a family’s weekend getaway.

Battery tech is where the big BMW impresses most, because while the SUV only comes with one battery and motor combination, the iX3 50 model can travel a whopping 500 miles. Its 108kWh battery can charge at a blistering 400kW - so long as you can find an ultra-rapid charger, so a 20-80% top up takes just 21 minutes.

Best for: big range, small package

Mercedes snatched the longest-range EV crown away from its own EQS saloon with the CLA Electric, a car that costs less than half the price of its bigger, older sibling. According to official tests it offers a staggering 484 miles of range from an 85kWh battery. The BMW iX3 came in soon after, though, to rain on Mercedes' parade.

The CLA looks great, with a similar super-slippery shape to the larger EQS and EQE saloons, and you get EV-specific features such as a blanked-off grille and streamlined flanks. It looks a bit less…odd, though, as its headlights, taillights and bumpers are a bit more traditionally styled.

The interior is anything but traditional, though, abandoning the idea of a dashboard as we know it and replacing it with a totally flat, glass, cliff-face of displays. The pair (or trio, optionally) of screens is responsive to the touch, and while the idea of an all-monitor dashboard is a bit of a shock to the eyeballs, we think it looks quite smart.

You get a decent amount of room in the CLA’s cabin, with enough space and storage cubbies for adults to get comfortable both front and rear. The boot is a useful 405 litres in capacity, though that’s not as much as in the BMW i4 or Tesla Model 3. There’s an estate version coming soon, if you need more space in the back.

Out on the road the CLA Electric is very pleasant to drive, because its comfortable suspension and light steering means it’s easy to whip around on tight, broken city roads. The brakes aren’t grabby either, unlike in a lot of EVs, which makes coming to a smooth stop a piece of cake.

Motorways journeys are quiet and comfortable in the CLA, and it’s really quite fun to drive on a country lane, as far as sensible electric saloon cars go, with little in the way of body lean and plenty of grip.

Best for: quirky French design

You’d be forgiven for not having heard of DS before, because it’s hardly a big-selling, mainstream brand. No, DS’s charm is in its head-turning styling and avant-garde interior, both of which are quite unlike anything else on the road. The DS No.8 is a prime example of the brand’s outrageousness.

It may look like a saloon, but the enormous wheels and generous ground clearance give its SUV roots away. The No.8 is actually related to the enormous Peugeot E-5008 SUV, and as a result shares its big ol’ 97kWh battery. In the DS’s slipperier body, that makes for an impressive 446 miles between plugs (in Long Range Front-Wheel Drive guise.)

The all-wheel drive model can travel up to 411 miles before running out of juice, while the entry-level car can manage 329 miles before exhausting its smaller battery.

It’s the striking styling that’ll draw you to the DS, with its bluff front end with sleek, pointy lights and the bold illuminated ‘grille’ between them. The sloping roofline is properly elegant, too.

Step inside and it’s just as wacky, with what feel like armchairs for seats, a cross-shaped steering wheel design and some very intricate detailing in a (mostly) plush, nappa leather cabin. The infotainment system is a bit overwhelming, though.

The No.8 is very comfortable to drive thanks to its super-soft suspension, though rear visibility is appalling when manoeuvring in town. It’s even better on the motorway, but it’s far from sporty, so take it easy on a twisty road.

Best for: charging network

The Tesla Model 3 was one of the cars that gave EVs real-world credibility, being one of the first electric vehicles to have usable range. It’s also one of the best-selling EVs ever, and its latest updates have made it even sleeker and better to live with than when it was originally released.

The Model 3 has also gained a Long Range version, with a plentiful 466 miles of possible range between charges putting it just ahead of the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback - though not by much.

At the core of the Model 3’s range is a 82kWh battery, not the biggest, but it returns almost 5.0 miles per kWh - a remarkable figure . A 250kW charger will take the battery from 0-80% in 27 minutes too, and you have access to Tesla’s fantastic Supercharcher network too

On the outside, the Model 3 looks better than ever after some design updates. It’s sleeker and more aggressive than before, with slim headlights and pointy C-shaped taillights.

It almost feels like you’re in a lounge at the wheel of the Model 3, with an airy cabin thanks to its tiny dashboard and lack of buttons. Everything is controlled by the enormous 15.4-inch touchscreen which dominates your field of view. Even the speedometer is on the central screen, as are the gear selector buttons.

A cavernous 590-litre boot is incredibly useful, whilst the full-length panoramic glass roof makes the interior of the Model 3 all the more pleasant for everyone inside. It’s a great proposition for a family EV that’s easy to live with.

Best for: swoopy styling

The Audi A6 Sportback e-Tron Sport e-Tron Performance is not only a mouthful, but it’s the first Audi with a range coming close to that of the mighty Mercedes EQS. It’s also an example of Audi’s shift towards hyper-aerodynamic, forward-thinking electric vehicles.

The styling is swoopier than any Audi that’s come before it; rather handsome too, leaving some of Audi’s combustion-engined cars looking a little stoic. The A6 Sportback’s styling goes far beyond looking good though, and it serves a very functional purpose.

The aerodynamics of the A6 Sportback play a major role in allowing its hugely impressive 464 mile range. Even rear-view cameras are an option, replacing the conventional door mirrors to eke out that little bit more distance on a long drive.

Driving efficiency contributes to the A6 Sportback’s range too, with an impressive average consumption of around 4.3 miles per kWh. That’s why it comes somewhat close to the EQS 450 for range, even though the Audi only comes with a 95kWh capacity battery.

It only takes 21 minutes to charge from 10-80% battery capacity on a rapid charger too - handy for quick stops on long drives. Performance is fairly strong, with a 0-62 mph time of 5.4 seconds.

The A6 Sportback evolves Audi’s interiors with a new take on classic Audi minimalism. Most of the physical buttons in the interior have found their way onto the A6’s touch screen interface, which isn’t necessarily a good thing depending on your preference.

That being said, the sleek, curved dual-screen layout and strong lines in the cabin do look very swish, as does the funky steering wheel trim. A big hatchback boot helps with practicality too, loading and unloading with ease.

If you need more boot space, the Audi A6 Avant does the same job as the A6 Sportback - just with a traditional estate body style. You do lose some range as a result of the boxier shape, but your dogs will be happy with the trade-off.

Best for: interior tech

The BMW i7 is - in essence - a battery-powered version of the long-standing 7 Series. Yet there’s something about the serene, silent driving experience that adds an extra dose of luxury to what’s already one of the largest, poshest saloon cars you can buy.

It’s not just the physical heft of the i7 that’s massive, but the electric range is too. Okay so the latest Mercedes EQS absolutely trumps it (it can go an extra 90 miles), but 452 miles in the i7 50 xDrive model is an impressive feat nonetheless. Especially considering this enormous car is filled with a herd’s worth of leather and enough screens to fill a medium-sized branch of Currys.

The i7 is certainly divisive in its styling, though a 2026 update tamed the somewhat challenging looks of the early model. It still has properly old-school touches, with a long bonnet, defined bootlid and ruler-straight creases down the sides, but it needs massive alloy wheels or an optional two-tone paint finish to pull it all together.

Sink yourself into one of the i7’s sumptuous seats and you’re in for a treat, because this is one of the poshest cabins of any car on sale today. There’s loads of room to get comfortable (this is a limousine after all), and the 500-litre boot is large enough for a generous shopping spree.

It’s not just pleasant to be inside, but the i7 is brilliant to drive. It’s comfortable, near-silent and makes for a fabulous cruiser, but there’s no escaping its size in town or on a narrow country lane.

Best for: value for money

The IM5 is a surprising move by MG, because Cyberster aside, its range comprises affordable cars which tend to be fun to drive, but are far from posh. The IM5 is a new direction for MG, as it’s a big, comfortable and rapid electric saloon car that’s got Tesla in its sights.

It’s a handsome car, with a swoopy shape that’s undeniably Tesla-esque, but more interesting details than its American alternative such as the wide headlights, curvaceous flanks and the rear light bar - which resembles an Aston Martin Vantage.

Inside is super curvy too, bar for the rectangular display plonked on top of a very swoopy dashboard. Again, there are similarities to other cars - namely BYD - but there are a lot of soft, trimmed surfaces throughout the IM5’s upper cabin. Shame there aren’t any physical controls, the touchscreen menus are infuriating to navigate.

There’s plenty of headroom and legroom all round, but rear passengers might get fed up on long drives as there’s a lack of under-thigh support due to the high floor. The 457-litre boot is a handy size, though it’s a bit shallow so loading bulky items in is a pain.

Battery size varies from 73.5-96.5kWh, but all models can charge at a rapid 396kW - you can top up from 10-80% charge in just 17 minutes, and you get an impressive 441 miles of range with the larger battery on board.

It’s a comfortable driving experience, too. Rough roads can make the IM5 feel a little jittery, but otherwise it’s very smooth. Not quite as smooth as a Kia or Tesla, but pleasant nonetheless.

Best for: turning heads

Polestar is on a roll with its car designs, and the 3 is one of the best of the bunch. It’s a coupé-ish SUV, though it manages to combine a sleek roofline with a big, boxy body to stand out against other SUV options. It also has an incredibly useful range, meaning it’s not only good looking but practical too.

438 miles is enough to place it third on the list of the longest-range EVs on sale in the UK right now, though it’s not far ahead of some others. No matter, there are plenty of reasons to buy a Polestar 3 besides its electric credentials.

In Long Range trim, the Polestar 3 will achieve 60mph from a standstill in 7.5 seconds and carry on to to 112mph so it’s not exactly rapid, but plenty fast enough for a 2600kg family-friendly SUV.

That being said, the 3 isn’t all that efficient on the road. It has a huge 111kWh battery nestled in its floor though, which can charge from 10-80% in 30 minutes on a 250kW rapid charger.

The design of the Polestar 3 is its real talking point though, and it’s a prime example of Scandinavian cool. Front and rear ‘aero wings’ and ‘aero blades’ optimise aerodynamics, look great and most importantly sound awesome. The roof is fairly low for an SUV too, and narrows towards the back making the 3 look even burlier than it does from the front.

The inside of the 3 carries on the Polestar’s clean and fuss-free design. The 9.0-inch driver’s display sits atop a dashboard with strong, crisp lines whilst the car’s multimedia and interior controls are all handled by the 14.5-inch portrait-orientation infotainment screen in the middle.

A foot operated tailgate makes life easier with loads of shopping, and it’s hinged quite high up the 3’s roof to increase the size of the opening. 480 litres isn’t the biggest boot for a car of this size, but that’s to be expected given the 3’s tapered shape and low roofline. The sacrifices made for style, eh? 

Best for: being sensible

The E-3008 is one of Peugeot’s biggest electric offerings; a coupe-SUV with dashing looks and funky details wherever you cast your gaze. It’s a striking thing, with angles aplenty and a sporty, even pointy, roofline.

A big grille almost spans the width of the E-3008, with a prominent Peugeot shield between the lion-claw inspired LED daytime running lights. The back features interesting ‘3D’ LED taillights, and a mini flick-up spoiler on the tailgate. The roof bar points are a nice touch too; sporty without being ‘just’ another spoiler.

It’s not just the design that’s striking, but the range too. 435 miles is a huge leap over the rest of Peugeot’s offerings, but that’s understandable given the long range E-3008’s 97kWh battery capacity with a 20-80% charge time of 30 minutes.

Inside the E-3008 is a driver-focused cabin, with an instrument display and infotainment on a shared screen spanning half the width of the dashboard. There are also touchscreen controls underneath the dash vents, and a centre console with a fascinating stepped design.

Boot space is good at 520 litres - plenty for a family-sized SUV. If the E-3008’s body shape isn’t quite to your fancy, the E-5008 is available - bringing a lot of the same tech and design touches to a bigger, more traditional SUV shape.

Best for: silent cruising

The EQE is Mercedes' medium-sized EV offering, though it doesn’t look like any typical saloon you may have seen before. It’s a curvy, bubble-shaped car reminiscent of its larger EQS cousin.

LED headlights are integrated into the stylistic front ‘grille’, and an LED light bar spans the width of the EQE’s rear end. It’s a minimalist design, though it’s borderline bland with few notable details to mention.

The EQE’s range is notable though, especially on the 350+ Sport Edition, with a max range of 429 miles from a full charge thanks to its 96kWh battery. An impressive 0-100% charging time of 32 minutes will get you back on the road quickly - and you’ll want to make the most of the EQE’s range.

It’s set up to cover long-distance journeys, with a buttery-smooth ride thanks to the EQE’s air suspension and high quality interior. The interior materials are (almost) all great to the touch, even with the standard faux leather upholstery.

The design is very cool too, with a curvy dashboard arcing over the driver and passengers’ legs, though you’ll have to tick a box to spec the impressive ‘Hyperscreen’, as it’s not standard equipment on the EQE 350.

There’s plenty of space inside the EQE, with cubbies and pockets all around the cabin, but a 430 litre boot is somewhat lacking and a fifth passenger might feel a little cramped in the middle of the rear bench. Whichever way, if you’re after a comfy long-distance EV cruiser the EQE is hard to fault.