Today's EVs can go further than ever.
Better batteries, greater efficiency and faster charging means going long-distance in an EV is barely any harder than a petrol car.
Here are the 10 longest-range EVs you can buy in the UK. We've chosen one car per brand, and listed them by their max advertised driving range according to Europe's WLTP measuring standards.
All figures are accurate at the time of writing. Remember that battery efficiency is affected by many factors including how and where you drive, plus the external temperature.
- BMW i3 – 563 miles
- Volvo EX60 – 503 miles
- Mercedes CLA – 483 miles
- Audi A6 Sportback e-tron – 468 miles
- DS No8 – 466 miles
- Tesla Model 3 – 466 miles
- MG IM5 – 441 miles
- Peugeot e-3008 – 435 miles
- Volkswagen ID.7 – 433 miles
- Vauxhall Grandland – 425 miles
1. BMW i3 – 563 miles
Everyone was already very impressed when the latest BMW iX3 – the first of the brand's 'Neue Klasse' cars – achieved 500 miles on a full charge. However, that figure was comprehensively trounced by the second Neue Klasse model – the new BMW i3 saloon. It returns an astonishing 563 miles to a full charge. That's approaching the range you'd get from a tank of diesel, and means the i3 will comfortably slog up and down the motorway all-day long. Sharp new exterior looks and a dramatic interior complete with a parallelogram-shaped infotainment screen help the i3 feel like a totally new breed of car from the Bavarian automaker.
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2. Volvo EX60 – 503 miles
Not to be outdone by the 500-mile BMW iX3, Volvo recently revealed its battery-powered entry into the hotly contested luxury SUV segment. The EX60 gets a fantastic 503-mile headline range figure, which should cover virtually any driving task you throw at it, including long-distance road trips. And you'll want to put the miles in too, thanks to the car's comfortable and spacious cabin. Plus, it's easy to keep going thanks to the rapid charging speeds, with a 10-80% top-up for small and medium batteries taking as little as 16 minutes, while the big battery takes just 19 minutes for the same feat (assuming you can find a powerful 400kW charger).
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3. Mercedes CLA – 483 miles
Mercedes will soon trim several smaller cars from its lineup, leaving the new CLA as one of its more affordable models – relatively speaking. Despite this, the CLA is actually the longest-range electric car Mercedes currently makes, managing a massive 483 miles to a full charge. That beats the much pricier EQS Saloon that held this spot on last year's list, as well as the brand-new C-Class EV. There's little evidence of the CLA's lowly status in the lineup either, with a plush cabin featuring ambient lighting and three enormous screens stretching the full width of the dashboard. The CLA has just won the World Car of the Year title, so it's pretty good.
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4. Audi A6 Sportback e-tron – 468 miles
The Audi A6 has been around for a while as a sharp-suited rival to the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. This new A6 e-tron is the first battery-powered version and immediately shoots to the top of the class with a 468-mile range. Inside, the A6 e-tron feels very high-tech with an enormous twin-screen pod for the driver and centre infotainment system, plus a third screen for the front passenger in case they were feeling left out. The coupe-like Sportback has the longest-range in the lineup but the A6 Avant e-tron estate has an even bigger boot.
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5. DS No8 – 466 miles
A recent addition to this list, the DS No8 is a dramatically styled luxury EV from Citroen's swish sister brand. Once again, aerodynamic wizardry is responsible for the car's impressive 466-mile range figure, achieved with a 97kWh battery pack. This also means the No8 can cover more than 300 miles at a constant 75mph, equating to strong long-distance performance. The cabin is really impressive – there's an X-shaped steering wheel that looks like it belongs on a yacht, and avant-garde upholstery and trim details on the dash and door panels.
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6. Tesla Model 3 – 466 miles
After several years on sale, Tesla has finally updated the Model 3 with the new Highland version. The old car already had a long driving range, but the update has pushed this figure above 400 miles. Tesla's impressive charging network means long distances are a doddle in the Model 3. Inside, you'll find the company's signature minimal interior design centred around a big, crisp touchscreen that still looks fresh despite its age. As a bonus, you get stout performance and sharp handling, making the Model 3 surprisingly fun to drive.
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7. MG IM5 – 441 miles
IM is a new premium sub-brand from MG. It's launching with two models aimed squarely at Tesla – the Model-Y-rivalling IM6 and this, the Model-3-rivalling IM5. Despite its pricing, the IM5 is a large car, with dimensions much closer to the old Model S luxury saloon than the Model 3. Viewed from the side, you can see why the IM5 is so long – it has swoopy coupe-like bodywork reminiscent of the Porsche Taycan, with a gracefully curved roofline and a long bonnet and tail. Longest-range models will cover an impressive 441 miles to a charge.
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8. Peugeot e-3008 – 435 miles
The latest Peugeot 3008 comes with a choice of fully electric powertrains, and you'll need to go for the uprated 98kWh battery if you want the full 435-mile range. That's a huge battery for a relatively mainstream model, making the e-3008 one of the most cost-effective long-range EVs on this list. It's also one of the few cars here available with an optional fuel-powered engine in self-charging-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid forms. And, if five seats aren't enough, the seven-seat e-5008 can still go up to 414 miles on a full charge.
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9. Volkswagen ID.7 – 433 miles
The Volkswagen ID.7 is the first proper Tesla Model 3 rival from the German giant. As a result, it gets a long, fastback-style body that's reminiscent of the Volkswagen Arteon, and comes complete with VW's latest battery technology for a range of up to 433 miles. It's still using the slightly fiddly infotainment setup with awkward touch-sensitive buttons you'll find on other Volkswagen electric cars, but now has an improved interface and better-quality materials in the cabin.
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10. Vauxhall Grandland – 425 miles
The Vauxhall Grandland borrows the same efficient battery and motor setup from the Peugeot e-3008 above. In this form, that means a range of 425 miles – just 10 less than its French cousin. Like older Grandland models, the latest version is well equipped and more than a match for most families of four, with a spacious cabin and big boot. New to this generation is a slightly more confident sense of style, with Vauxhall's distinctive 'visor' front end accounting for most of the Grandland's visual impact.
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