Electric cars that cover the greatest distance between charges

A look at the EVs that offer the best range.

One of the most vital things to consider when choosing an electric car is the distance it can travel on a full battery charge.

The good news is the range that electric cars can achieve has increased dramatically in recent years, making them practical transport for most travel – especially if you can charge at home.

But which electric cars will go furthest on a charge?

To find out, the team at Move Electric has poured over the spec sheets to find the 10 electric cars that boast the longest range.

They have limited their search to cars available for sale in the UK and have used the official Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) figures.

Although these figures are far more reliable than previous tests, please note they still tend to be slightly higher than the mileage you'll likely achieve when driving around yourself.

Nonetheless, they still provide a decent indicator.

So let’s look at the 10 electric cars with the longest range.

10. Skoda Enyaq iV 80 – 331 miles

With an 82kWh (77kWh usable) battery, the Skoda Enyaq 80 can cover 331 miles between charges, which is a solid range for a family SUV.

Beyond its range, the Enyaq is a very good car that is practical, spacious, good to drive and comfortable. Prices for Enyaq 80 start at just over £41,300.

There is a cheaper option featuring a smaller 62kWh battery.

The Enyaq can be charged at up to 125kW, meaning you can replenish the battery in just over half an hour.

For the 80 model, home charging with a 7kW unit takes around 13 hours.

Skoda has also just revealed the new Enyaq Coupe iV 80, which has better aerodynamics than the standard SUV, so will have an increased range of 339 miles.

It's due on sale in the coming months.

9. Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor – 336 miles

The Polestar 2 is a highly appealing electric car that is good to drive, looks great and offers a decent 335 miles of range.

Inside, the Polestar lacks that real star quality but, on the whole, it's practical, spacious and has all the kit you would expect to find on a car of this type.

All Polestar models can charge using a DC CCS 150kW rapid charger, so expect to charge the 78kWh battery of the 2 in around 40 minutes.

Charging overnight can be done in nine and a half hours using a 7kWh charger.

Polestar’s mile-munching Long Range Single Motor model starts from £42,900.

You can save £3000 by opting for the Standard version with a range of 275 miles.

8. Volkswagen ID 3 Tour Pro S – 338 miles

Volkswagen's ID 3 is a family electric car that is both high-tech and practical – and has a commendable 338 miles of range in Tour Pro S trim.

The firm's head-turning EV is great to drive as well and has more space inside than you may think.

Think of it as an electric Volkswagen Golf, basically. It's an ideal family hatch.

The range-topping ID 3 can be charged up to a speed of 125kWh so expect to recharge the battery to 80% in around 30 minutes.

Home charging with a 7kWh charging unit takes around 12 hours.

The Pro S starts from £40,550 and is only available in Tour trim.

7. Tesla Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive – 348 miles

The Tesla Model X has a shorter range than the Model 3 you’ll find next on this list but, as a family SUV, it’s a far bigger vehicle that also comes with gullwing doors.

Using the manufacturer's Supercharger network, you can charge your battery to 80% in as little as half an hour, while a full charge using a 7kW home charger would take around 14 hours.

Tesla has currently halted production of the Model X while it works on an updated version, but you can still put down a deposit for a new car on the brand's website.

For maximum range, you’ll want the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive version.

6. Tesla Model 3 Long Range – 360 miles

The UK’s best-selling electric car offers a range of 360 miles.

The Tesla Model 3 is packed full of technology, offers great practicality and is great to drive.

On the charging front, as a Tesla owner, you’ll gain access to the manufacturer’s excellent Supercharger network.

Using a 120kW charging point you can charge the Model 3 from 10%-80% in just over 30 minutes.

As for home charging with a 7kW unit, this is likely to take around 11 hours.

Prices for the Model 3 Long Range start at £49,990.

There is a cheaper Rear-Wheel Drive version available with a smaller battery for £42,990, although it 'only' has a range of 305 miles.
 

5. BMW i4 eDrive 40 – 365 miles

The BMW i4 saloon offers a range of up to 365 miles.

It’s great to drive, has a classy interior packed full of cutting-edge technology and enough room inside for most.

The i4’s 81kWh battery is capable of charging at 210kW using a rapid charging device, meaning you can expect a charge time of around half an hour.

Using a home charger, it will take 13 hours to recharge the i4’s battery.

Prices for the i4 eDrive 40 start from £51,905.

4. Ford Mustang Mach E – 379 miles

No, this isn’t a V8 muscle car: Ford has used the fabled nameplate for its first electric SUV.

While it might not be a Mustang as you know it, it's definitely practical, offering an excellent range of 379 miles.

You can also rapid-charge it at a speed of 150kW, meaning you can replenish the battery from 10-80% in around 40 minutes.

For home charging, you’ll need to wait 14 hours for a full recharge from a domestic 7kWh wall box unit.

Although somewhat compromised by its ride and handling, the Mach E offers great standard features and should be commended for its range and practicality.

3. BMW iX xDrive 50 – 380 miles

BMW’s iX is the German brand's latest EV and delivers an admirable 380 miles of range.

Step inside and you are greeted with classy-looking recycled plastics, sustainably sourced wood, swish upholstered seats and more tech onboard than your local branch of Currys.

Using a DC CCS rapid charger, you can replenish the 105.2kWh battery in around half an hour.

However, using a domestic 7kWh home charger will take 16 hours to recharge, so you’ll need to plan well ahead if this is how you plan to keep it charged.

The range king of the iX line-up is the xDrive 50, which is available in either sport or M Sport trim.

Prices for the sport version start from £93,905 and if you want the M Sport model that will cost you an extra £3000. It's not cheap but is still an excellent car for your money.

2. Tesla Model S Dual Motor All Wheel Drive – 405 miles

The Model S isn't the newest car in Tesla’s lineup, but it is the one with the longest range at a frankly-staggering 405 miles.

Its 100kWh battery can be charged at speeds of up to 150-250kWh when using Tesla's unrivalled Supercharger network, allowing you to top it up to 80% in little over 40 minutes.

If you're using a 7kWh charger at home, you'll have to wait 14 hours to fully charge it.

As a luxury EV, the Model S isn’t cheap with prices starting from £95,000.

It's also worth noting that the Model S is currently being updated, with new versions – including the much-anticipated Plaid model – on the way.

That could stretch its range still further.

1. Mercedes EQS 450+ AMG Line – 453 miles

The EQS is Mercedes' luxury electric car. In the 450+ AMG Line trim, it will give you an extremely impressive 453 miles in one charge.

It's fitted with a 107.8kWh battery that can charge at speeds of up to 200kW.

If you are able to get hold of a charger that operates at such speeds, you can recharge the EQS up to 80% in just over 30 minutes.

If, however, you're using a standard 7kWh device at home, you will need to wait more than 15 hours for it to fully charge.

As you might expect, the EQS doesn’t come cheap, with prices starting from £99,995.

This article originally appeared on Move Electric and can be viewed here.