Longest range electric cars 2025
High quality, long range electric cars from rated and reviewed dealers
Last updated October 24, 2025 by
Mario Christou
10 longest range electric cars: silent cruisers to cover serious miles in
Electric cars are more popular than ever, but they’ve often struggled to shake the image of only being useful in cities. Range anxiety may soon be a thing of the past with the way battery technology is advancing, and the current crop of EVs are starting to have enough range to be a serious consideration for long-range drivers.
It’s not that batteries are getting bigger, it’s that they’re getting more power-dense. Combine that with more efficient motors, advanced aerodynamics and smarter tech such as heat pumps and LED lights and there’s a notable increase in EV range compared to when electric cars just started to go on sale.
So many manufacturers having an electric car range means that there’s incentive to push the technology further, but they all have their own recipe for getting the most range out of an electric car.
Some manufacturers are saving weight wherever they can, great for efficiency, whereas others are putting the biggest and beefiest battery packs they produce in their cars instead - the equivalent of having bigger fuel tanks in petrol or diesel cars.
Charging times are dropping too, as more and more rapid chargers are popping up all over the country with the power to fill up most of a car’s battery capacity in minutes. Handy if you’re making the most of your long-range EV, and you want to keep stops and delays to a minimum on an already long journey.
The government has announced a new electric car grant, offering up to £3,750 towards certain new electric cars if they costs less than £37,000. To be eligible for the grant the manufacturer also has to meet a mandated sustainability quota, too, so at the moment we're not sure which cars count towards the scheme; we’ll confirm which cars qualify for the grant once the official list has been announced.
There’s a mix of body styles for long-range EVs these days, great if you’re not sure what you’re after, but we also dedicated rundowns for the type of EVs on sale today. From EV sports cars to affordable EV options, there are a lot of options out there to consider - and our experienced road test team has driven them all, so we know how to sort the wheat from the chaff.
1. BMW iX3 - 500 miles
BMW iX3 review
Battery range up to 493 miles
Best for: unmatched range
BMW is spearheading its electric revolution with the iX3, and 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 comfortably earns it the title of longest-range EV on sale in the UK.
It’s not just the range that’s headturning, 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.
BMW is spearheading its electric revolution with the iX3, and 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 comfortably earns it the title of longest-range EV on sale in the UK.
It’s not just the range that’s headturning, 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.
2. Mercedes CLA Electric - 484 miles
Mercedes-Benz EQS review
Battery range up to 485 miles
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.
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.
3. Mercedes EQS - 481 miles
Mercedes-Benz EQS review
Battery range up to 485 miles
Best for: luxurious long-distance travel
The Mercedes EQS wears not one but two crowns. Not only is it the longest-range EV on sale in the UK, but it was also the first properly luxurious EV on sale…anywhere. It has an eye-catching design, with an intriguing silhouette which distinguishes the slippery EQS from its S-Class counterpart.
Massive range is the EQS’s calling card, and it really stands out in that regard. It’s the only EV out there that comes genuinely close to the 500 mile mark for battery range, and the EQS has its higher-spec battery to thank for that.
The EQS 350 models come equipped with a 96kWh battery which is enough for a still-impressive 406 mile range, but it’s the EQS 450 models which really excel. An enormous 118kWh battery pack gives the 450 an additional 75 miles of range, by far the longest range EV in the UK at 481 miles.
The charging capability of the EQS is just as beefy. A 200kW-capable charging takes the battery from 10-80% battery in just 31 minutes if you can find a powerful enough charger.
It’s also pretty quick for a 2.4-tonne behemoth of a car, and the EQS 450 is capable of breaking 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. It may not accelerate anywhere near as fast as cars such as the Tesla Model S Plaid 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.
Cruising is something the EQS does very well thanks to its spaceship-esque interior; a futuristic twist on the typical Mercedes design. The split three-spoke steering wheel resembles most Mercedes products, but 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.
The Mercedes EQS wears not one but two crowns. Not only is it the longest-range EV on sale in the UK, but it was also the first properly luxurious EV on sale…anywhere. It has an eye-catching design, with an intriguing silhouette which distinguishes the slippery EQS from its S-Class counterpart.
Massive range is the EQS’s calling card, and it really stands out in that regard. It’s the only EV out there that comes genuinely close to the 500 mile mark for battery range, and the EQS has its higher-spec battery to thank for that.
The EQS 350 models come equipped with a 96kWh battery which is enough for a still-impressive 406 mile range, but it’s the EQS 450 models which really excel. An enormous 118kWh battery pack gives the 450 an additional 75 miles of range, by far the longest range EV in the UK at 481 miles.
The charging capability of the EQS is just as beefy. A 200kW-capable charging takes the battery from 10-80% battery in just 31 minutes if you can find a powerful enough charger.
It’s also pretty quick for a 2.4-tonne behemoth of a car, and the EQS 450 is capable of breaking 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. It may not accelerate anywhere near as fast as cars such as the Tesla Model S Plaid 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.
Cruising is something the EQS does very well thanks to its spaceship-esque interior; a futuristic twist on the typical Mercedes design. The split three-spoke steering wheel resembles most Mercedes products, but 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.
4. Tesla Model 3 - 466 miles
Tesla Model 3 review
Battery range up to 466 miles
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.
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.
5. Audi A6 Sportback e-tron - 463 miles
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron review
Battery range up to 461 miles
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.
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.
6. MG IM5 - 441 miles
MG IM5 review
Battery range up to 441 miles
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.
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.
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7. Polestar 3 - 438 miles
Polestar 3 review
Battery range up to 438 miles
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?
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?
8. Volkswagen ID.7 - 436 miles
Volkswagen ID.7 review
Battery range up to 436 miles
Best for: interior practicality
Volkswagen has turned its historic range on its head with the ID. series, and the ID.7 takes the place of the venerable Passat as its go-to family saloon. Well, it’s a saloon in nature, but not by design - it’s far more interesting to look at than your typical three box saloon.
The ID.7 has a large footprint at almost five metres long, but you wouldn’t tell by looking at it. A sloping roofline and curvy corners do a good job of masking its size, especially when specified with a contrasting roof colour.
What’s really interesting is the ID.7’s range - in Pro S Match form - of 436 miles, putting it on par to the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Single Motor. The 86kWh battery is slightly larger than the Tesla’s, but it’s marginally less efficient which balances the capacity out.
A 26 minute charge time from 10-80% battery is very speedy - when hooked up to a 200kW charger. It’s a useful touch when on a road trip, making the most of the ID.7’s long range. A 532-litre boot capacity should swallow up luggage with ease, but for families with pets the ID.7 Tourer is also available.
The interior of the ID.7 appears more traditional than some EVs, with a more substantial dashboard layout blending into the door cards. It has a big 15-inch multimedia display with a lot of controls for the car’s systems, but it also has a touch button rail underneath the screen. The dashboard is nice and chunky too, giving the inside of the big VW a solid feel.
Volkswagen has turned its historic range on its head with the ID. series, and the ID.7 takes the place of the venerable Passat as its go-to family saloon. Well, it’s a saloon in nature, but not by design - it’s far more interesting to look at than your typical three box saloon.
The ID.7 has a large footprint at almost five metres long, but you wouldn’t tell by looking at it. A sloping roofline and curvy corners do a good job of masking its size, especially when specified with a contrasting roof colour.
What’s really interesting is the ID.7’s range - in Pro S Match form - of 436 miles, putting it on par to the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Single Motor. The 86kWh battery is slightly larger than the Tesla’s, but it’s marginally less efficient which balances the capacity out.
A 26 minute charge time from 10-80% battery is very speedy - when hooked up to a 200kW charger. It’s a useful touch when on a road trip, making the most of the ID.7’s long range. A 532-litre boot capacity should swallow up luggage with ease, but for families with pets the ID.7 Tourer is also available.
The interior of the ID.7 appears more traditional than some EVs, with a more substantial dashboard layout blending into the door cards. It has a big 15-inch multimedia display with a lot of controls for the car’s systems, but it also has a touch button rail underneath the screen. The dashboard is nice and chunky too, giving the inside of the big VW a solid feel.
9. Peugeot E-3008 - 435 miles
Peugeot E-3008 review
Battery range up to 435 miles
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.
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.
10. Mercedes EQE - 429 miles
Mercedes-Benz EQE review
Battery range up to 428 miles
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.
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.
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