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Here are 25 of the longest-range electric cars you can buy in the UK today
The EVs that’ll make range anxiety a thing of the past
Polestar 4 Long Range: 385 miles
You’ll have noticed the lack of rear window, of course, and while that improves headroom and comfort for any passengers sat in the back, it also has aero benefits too. In single motor guise you get a range of up to 385 miles from the 94kWh (useable) battery, or with the extra motor you’re looking at 367 miles. But is the lack of rear view and marginal aero gains worth it? We’re not so sure. There's an estate coming at the end of 2026, mind, that does have a rear window.
Advertisement - Page continues belowBMW i7 xDrive60: 387 miles
The seventh generation of BMW’s range topper launches with electrons, and it’s here to bring new meaning to electric luxury limousines. We’ll leave you to decide on the looks, though the bigger talking point is arguably the huge 31.3in panoramic television (‘theatre’) screen that folds out of the roof for rear-seat passengers. Under the skin you get a 105.7kWh battery, 536bhp from two electric motors, and up to 387 miles on a single charge. More than enough to cover the average 23-mile round commute...
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Tesla Model Y Long Range: 391 miles
The bestselling EV of all time – and the bestselling electric car on our shores for the past two years running – the Tesla Model Y underwent a significant refresh last year that improved everything from the looks to the dynamics and range. In top spec Long Range All-Wheel Drive guise it’ll now manage 391 miles of range from a single charge – you'll have your own opinions on Elon, but there’s no denying the Model Y has been a huge hit.
Advertisement - Page continues belowPorsche Macan: 398 miles
The new Porsche Macan was already our Electric Car of the Year, but it now earns its place on this list courtesy of the introduction of a new single motor rear-wheel drive variant. Weighing 110kg less than its all-wheel drive counterparts it claims some 398 miles from its 100kWh battery, but, being a Porsche, is by no means short of power, still sending 355bhp (with launch control) to the rear wheels. Three other versions are available, the Macan 4 (402bhp/381 miles), Macan 4S (509bhp/376 miles), and Macan Turbo (630bhp/367 miles).
Polestar 2 Long Range: 408 miles
The entry-level standard range single motor version now gets a 69kWh battery offering up to 339 miles of range (up from 275 miles), while the long range single motor also gets a bigger 82kWh unit capable of up to 408 miles (up from 336 miles). Not bad going.
Peugeot E-5008: 414 miles
One of the few true seven-seat electric SUVs on the market (for now at least), and one that also offers up to 414 miles of range, courtesy of its whopping 97kWh battery and Stellantis shared platform that you'll be hearing a lot more about in this list. You also get a plush cabin for company, led by the love it or loathe it i-Cockpit, a big panoramic roof and about five miles of space. Room enough to fit your entire five-a-side team in, in fact…
Polestar 5 Long Range: 421 miles
The third Polestar you’ll see on this list… and not the last either. But this is the flagship, capable of up to 421 miles thanks to its 112kWh battery. It’s mated to motors on both front and rear axles, which in maximum range guise deliver 737bhp and 599lb ft of torque. Alternatively there’s the Performance version, which does 346 miles but gets a combined 871bhp and 749lb ft of torque. Oh, and 800V electrical architecture means a 10-80 per cent charge on a 350kW charger takes 22 minutes.
Advertisement - Page continues belowPorsche Taycan: 421 miles
Porsche’s first all-electric car is now better than ever before thanks to a significant mid-life facelift which improved power, range and charging times. A bigger battery, now with a gross capacity of 105kWh (up from 93kWh), allows for up to 421 miles (678km) from a single charge in the rear-drive Taycan, a 35 per cent increase of 109 miles (175km). And 320kW charging capability, up 50kW over the old model, means a 10-80 per cent charge will take just 18 minutes, compared to 37 minutes in the pre-facelift car. Sheesh.
Citroen e-C5 Aircross Long Range: 421 miles
The second generation of Citroen’s refreshingly honest family crossover arrived in 2025, with a couple of electric powertrains to boot. With the French carmaker also part of Stellantis, it gets the usual 74kWh battery for up to 320 miles, or a long range version with a 97kWh battery for an impressive 421 miles. Tidy to drive, impressively roomy, and soft riding.
Advertisement - Page continues belowVauxhall Grandland Electric: 425 miles
Vauxhall is also part of the same Stellantis megacorp as Peugeot and Citroen, so you can guess where this is going. Its biggest family SUV gets the same 97kWh battery as the e-5008 and e-C5 Aircross, though it’ll go slightly further than any of them – up to 425 miles. Shame it’s so bland to look at.
BMW iX xDrive60: 426 miles
BMW’s first purpose-built electric vehicle since the i3, the iX continues to split opinion and it’s not hard to see why. A facelift introduced BMW’s light up kidney grille too, but if you can get past the looks there’s a lot to like, none less so than its 426-mile range. That’s in the xDrive60 which gets a 109.1kWh battery, or there’s the entry level xDrive45 which still manages a not to be sniffed at 374-mile range from its 94.8kWh battery.
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+: 429 miles
Mercedes’ medium-sized electric saloon brings battery power to the E-Class. A refresh in 2024 saw an increase in range to 429 miles, up 49 miles on its predecessor, thanks to a bigger 96kWh battery, up on the old 90kWh unit. We ran a Merc EQE for six months - find out how we got on with it behind these blue words.
Peugeot E-3008: 435 miles
The Peugeot 3008 has come a long way from its very first iteration, and now sits on the same platform as the e-C5 Aircross, Grandland… OK, you get it. The base front drive version gets a 73kWh battery for a 326-mile range, while the big battery car boasts a humongous 97kWh slab for 435 miles. Just make sure you test drive to check you can get on with the iCockpit before committing.
Volvo ES90 Twin Motor: 435 miles
Volvo wasn’t going to let Polestar have it all its own way – this is its own large luxury electric saloon/hatchback cross. The entry level version gets a single electric motor driving the rear wheels mated to a 92kWh battery, but the one you want is the dual motor all wheel drive version that gets an enormous 106kWh pack and a claimed range of up to 435 miles. A 10 to 80 per cent charge takes 22 minutes on a 350kW fast charging station. Wowsers.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S: 436 miles
Volkswagen’s first all-electric saloon rights some (but not all) of the wrongs of the ID range before it, and it’ll go further than any of its siblings too. Its impressive range is in part thanks to its slippery design, with its coupe profile helping contribute to a low drag coefficient of just 0.23Cd. It’s available in two variants, ‘Pro’ guise which claims 381 miles from its 77kWh battery, or ‘Pro S’ guise with a headline figure of 436 miles from its 86kWh battery.
Polestar 3 Long Range: 438 miles
Told you. The rangiest Polestar on this list is the 3, which comes in three states of tune, every version getting a whopping 111kWh battery, with the entry-level single motor version pushing 295bhp and 438 miles of range, the mid-range dual motor version outputting 483bhp and 392 miles of range, and the schporty Performance Pack version 510bhp but a reduced 347 miles of range.
MG IM5 Long Range: 441 miles
Forget the badge on the front – the MG IM5 isn’t in fact an MG at all, but instead a sibling brand owned by megacorp parent SAIC over in China. The Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive version is good for 441 miles WLTP thanks to its 100kWh battery, and it’s also kitted out with 800V architecture, which means a 10-80 per cent rejuice at its 396kW charging peak takes 17 minutes. Based on our experience, there are better options on this list, mind…
Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic: 443 miles
At launch we’re being treated to just one version, the 400 4Matic. It gets 483bhp, an enormous 94kWh battery, and WLTP range of 443 miles on a single charge. What’s more, with 330kW DC charging capability, you’ll be able to replenish 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes. Mercedes also tells us that, with up to 300kW of recuperation available during braking, over 99 per cent of your slowing down will be regenerative. Which means even less time at the charging station.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback Performance: 463 miles
In Sportback form and specced with the optional cameras for wing mirrors, the Audi A6 e-tron gets a quite remarkable drag coefficient of just 0.21Cd. If you combine that with the Performance powertrain that uses a 94.9kWh battery and a single motor powering the rear wheels, you end up with a claimed range of 463 miles. The big-booted Avant version isn't quite as slippery through the air, but in the same spec it'll still manage 437 miles on a single charge. Impressive.
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range: 466 miles
It might no longer be Tesla's bestseller, but the Model 3 at least trumps the Model Y when it comes to range thanks to its more aerodynamic shape and lighter weight. The current rangiest model is the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant, which claims up to 466 miles, and should you ever find yourself short you’ve got Tesla’s supercharger network to fall back on.
DS No 8 Long Range: 466 miles
If you fancy yourself a slightly left-field option, you need look no further than the DS No 8. With its extremely aerodynamic fastback shape and resulting low drag coefficient of just 0.24, the front wheel drive Long Range variant will manage a claimed 466 miles courtesy of its 97.2kWh battery. Alternatively, you’re looking at 357 miles equipped with the 74kWh battery.
Mercedes EQS 450+ AMG Line: 481 miles
Yeah, you could travel the 332 miles from London to Edinburgh by train, but you’d also have to share that train with *gasp* the general public. And no one needs that stress in their life. Instead, relax in Mercedes’ electric limo, the EQS, which the German manufacturer claims will now manage up to 481 miles post facelift in the UK in its most efficient configuration. That comes courtesy of its bigger 118kWh battery, up from 108kWh.
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+: 484 miles
Mercedes is making plenty of noise about its new CLA saloon, which it claims is its “most efficient, intuitive and intelligent” car ever. Indeed, the RWD 250+ version of the car will manage 484 miles of range from its small(ish) 85kWh battery. That’s achieved in part thanks to its 0.21Cd drag coefficient, air-to-air (essentially more efficient) heat pump, and intelligent energy recuperation. It uses 800V tech too, which means 10 minutes on a 350kW plug will get you an extra 200 miles. There's also a 'Shooting Brake' (read: estate) version...
BMW iX3 50 xDrive: 500 miles
BMW's new iX3 gets a brand new superbrain that controls the steering, motors, brakes, safety systems and everything else in between. It also boasts a 108.7kWh usable battery, capable of a reported 500-mile WLTP range. You won’t be left waiting around for ages while you recharge either, with a maximum rate of 400kW allowing for an additional 231 miles to be added in just 10 minutes, while 10 to 80 per cent takes 21 minutes. Guess you’ll just have to eat your lunch quicker…
Volvo EX60 Twin Motor: 503 miles
The current rangetastic king is the Volvo EX60, the electric sibling to the bestselling XC60. That’s in top spec AWD configuration, which gets a whopping 117kWh ‘cell to body’ battery, meaning that instead of bolting the cells into a pack and then into the car, they’re bolted straight into the body. Lighter and smaller, see. It also gets 671bhp, and thanks to its 800V architecture, which allows for a quicker adrenaline shot of electricity through the platform, 211 miles of range can be added in 10 minutes using a 400kW charger.
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