Range anxiety has long restrained new car buyers from picking up an electric car, but those days may soon be over. The battery technology in mainstream EVs is improving all the time. It still can’t quite compete with the efficiency, speed and convenience of filling up a fuel tank, but there are now several EVs on the market that could theoretically be driven all week on a single charge.
The longest-range EV can now cover up to 480 miles, while the 430-mile mark – once the preserve of just a couple of models – has become the new long-range norm. The cars on this list could easily do London to Newcastle in one hit, or even Edinburgh on a stretch, but don’t think they’re all slippery streamliners with no room for passengers. They’ll all fit four people with room to spare, and some up to seven.
If you’re still on the fence about EV ownership, scroll down to check out our list of the best long range electric cars currently on the market. Wherever possible, the maximum range figure for each car is taken from its official WLTP test score.
Longest range electric cars 2025
It’s very comfortable, very spacious and fitted with more technology than you can shake a microchip at, including a clever cruise control system and an optional 1.5-metre-wide infotainment system. Now for the bad news. It’s eye-wateringly expensive. Prices start from more than £100,000, which puts it well out of reach for most buyers.
To find out more, read our full Mercedes EQS review
Pros
- Huge range
- Comfortable
- Stylish interior
Cons
- Interior not as nice as S-Class
- Weight blunts performance
The A6 E-Tron Performance pips the regular E-Tron on speed but also range, with a claimed maximum of up to 463 miles. That puts it among the best electric cars when it comes to distance between charges. It might not be as roomy as the Volkswagen ID.7, but there’s plenty to admire on the A6 E-Tron, including sharp handling characteristics and a cushy ride on air suspension.
To find out more, read our full Audi A6 E-Tron review
Pros
- Nice ride and handling
- Chic appeal
- Refined quality
Cons
- Not as spacious as rivals
- Fiddly screens
That’s a hugely impressive figure, but it comes at the cost of some performance. A long Range Dual Motor 3 can reach 62mph in 4.8 seconds, compared to 7.5 seconds in the single motor, but the former has a range of ‘only’ 395 miles. If you’d happily sacrifice the acceleration speed for the sake of 10% extra in the battery pack, then the single motor is the one to go for.
To find out more, read our full Polestar 3 review
Pros
- Luxurious interior
- Nice handling
- Unique choice
Cons
- Firm ride in some specs
- Quite a small boot
Tesla, in the typical self-aggrandising form of the brand and indeed its owner, claims the latest Model 3 rear-wheel drive long range is the ‘most efficient EV available in Europe today’. We reckon it’ll take a little more independent Parkers testing to empirically prove that, but what is clear cut is the value on offer here. With 436 miles per charge for just under £45,000, the Model 3 has one of the best price-to-range ratios of any EV on the market.
To find out more, read our full Tesla Model 3 review
Pros
- Excellent integrated route planner
- Refined and easy to drive
- Access to fantastic charging network
Cons
- Interior can take getting used to
- Not a very diverse model range
It’s more expensive than the Model 3, but inside you can at least feel where your money’s gone. What’s more, in Pro S Match guise, it has one of the longest claimed range figures of any car on the market, with 436 miles in one charge.
To find out more, read our full Volkswagen ID.7 review
Pros
- Nicely appointed interior
- Comfortable and refined driving experience
- Lots of space inside
Cons
- Heat pump is extra
- Infotainment can be fiddly
That being said, it can go pretty far on a single charge. With the 98kWh battery pack equipped, the official stats claim a maximum range of up to 422 miles, which puts it among the best in the business.
To find out more, read our full Peugeot E-3008 review
Pros
- Uniquely stylish
- Decent quality interior
- Good value for range
Cons
- Interior not great ergonomically
- Not as big as we'd want
The ride is comfortable around town, but the car soon begins to wallow as you get up to speed. The driving experience isn’t quite as refined as some of its direct rivals like the BMW i4, and from about £69k for the base-spec 350+ model, it’s not cheap either. Not cheap, but still about £30k off the cheapest EQS…
To find out more, read our full Mercedes EQE review
Pros
- Comfortable
- Roomy inside
- Stylish interior
Cons
- Some interior bits flimsy
- Better rivals for less
On the road, this translates to a longer range between charges – a maximum 422 miles according to Porsche. Altogether, it’s one of the most complete EV packages money can buy. The Taycan is beautifully assembled, drives well and can now really go the distance. It somehow manages to make the £100k+ price tag seem like good value.
To find out more, read our full Porsche Taycan review
Pros
- Very quick
- Handles excellently
- Refined interior
Cons
- Feels its weight a bit
- Option list can get expensive
There are a few other seven-seater EVs out there, namely the Mercedes-Benz EQB and the Parkers 2025 Award-winning Kia EV9, but they’re both considerably more expensive than the E-5008. Moreover, they can’t go nearly as far between charges. With 414 miles on offer, the Peugeot is a unique specimen in its class – if you’re on the hunt for a seven seat EV, it can’t be overlooked.
To find out more, read our full Peugeot E-5008 review
Pros
- Room for seven
- Effortless driving experience
- Great value
Cons
- More refined alternatives
- Cabin might not be for everyone
After a decent amount of time in the car, we found it capable of roughly 330 miles when taking it easy, which is a little way off the claimed figure but still a hefty chunk of distance between trips to the plug. Starting from £48,950, the long range single motor edition produces 295bhp and 490Nm of torque for a 0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds, so it’s no slouch either.
To find out more, read our full Polestar 2 review
Pros
- Classy interior
- Tidy handling
- Chic appeal
Cons
- Ride comfort is unacceptable
- Head and leg room not huge
Why battery range is so important
As of 1 April 2024, there were 60,000 public EV charging stations in the UK – a 49% increase over the 1 April 2023. So more charging points are being installed all the time, and hopefully to the delight and relief of those who have historically suffered from range anxiety, but the job isn’t finished yet. Many of the nation’s charging points are located adjacent to motorway service stations, while sizeable towns may only have a couple of chargers to suffice the entire population.
Rural charging is still in dire need of improvement, and there’s no time to waste. By the end of 2024, there were 1,360,000 electric cars on the road in the UK; by 2030 the SMMT estimates that number will swell to almost seven million.
But corporations are working on the public charging network and manufacturers are slowly figuring out how to get more miles from an EV. Now, the best electric cars can cover more than 430 miles on a charge, with some upwards of 460, representing a huge leap forward in battery and motor technology. The Mercedes EQS is still the lord of the EVs when it comes to range, with a claimed total of up to 481 miles, while the Audi A6 E-Tron has taken second spot with 460. Impressive numbers, and sufficient to be driven all week without the need to recharge, but still not quite on par with the distances of ICE-powered cars.
We appreciate that we haven’t made EV ownership sound particularly appealing, so it’s important to remember the upsides. Electric cars accelerate instantly, they have whisper-quiet cabins and they gain access to perks like complimentary road tax and free passage into low-emission zones. Also, because most of the cars in this list cost upwards of £40,000, they’re all sumptuously equipped with clever infotainment systems, fancy upholstery and lashings of driver assistance technology.
Seth Walton is a Staff Writer on the Bauer Digital Automotive Hub, specialising in car reviews and motoring news. He writes for Parkers and CAR, but can also be found on other Bauer affiliate content sites.
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