Top 10 longest-range electric cars on sale 2025
Racking up the miles? These are the EVs with the longest battery ranges that you can buy in the UK
Electric car batteries are bigger and better than ever, allowing the longest-range electric cars to cover hundreds of miles with ease. If you’re planning to do some serious distance in your new EV, we’ll make your search easier with this list of the longest ranges offered by electric cars that you can buy in the UK.
The figures shown below are all derived from the official WLTP efficiency test, which is designed to be more representative of the range drivers will actually achieve in the real world than the old NEDC test. While the actual real word range of these EVs will depend on a variety of factors including driving style, road conditions and ambient temperature, the figures are a good guide to what you can expect.
Below you’ll find the top 10 longest-range electric cars that you can currently buy brand new in the UK, along with our expert road testers’ verdicts on every model.
1. Mercedes EQS - 481 miles
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- Variant: EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium
- Prices from £113,000
The longest-range electric car currently on sale in the UK is the Mercedes EQS: the three-pointed star’s zero-emissions alternative to its own S-Class executive limousine. Its deeply impressive maximum range of 481 miles is offered by the EQS 450+ model.
This is thanks to a gigantic 107.8kWh battery pack and a very low coefficient of drag, so it’s slippery through the air and therefore efficient at speed. The high-performance Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 version trades range for speed – with a staggering amount of power on tap, 0-62mph takes less than four seconds, but its range drops to 348 miles at best.
In our minds, however, the EQS should be all about luxury, and it feels as though Mercedes has held back in this area so it doesn’t step on the toes of the superb S-Class. The BMW i7 trumps the EQS when it comes to accommodation, tech and quality. The Hyperscreen infotainment display that virtually covers the entire dashboard is admittedly quite impressive, and works fairly smoothly in practice, but you need to jack up the driver’s seat to an SUV-style height just to see over the high dashboard properly.
2. Audi A6 e-tron - 463 miles
- Model: A6 e-tron Sportback Performance
- Prices from £69,000
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It took a fair while for Audi to make its debut in the electric executive car market, but it would seem that this was time well spent because the Audi A6 e-tron is a very appealing package. As well as the option of that headline 463-mile claimed range, the A6 e-tron Performance offers a healthy dose of performance, too. If you’re in a particular hurry, the 0-62mph sprint is dealt with in 5.4 seconds thanks to 374bhp and 565Nm of torque.
Of course, it’s not all about speed. Being an executive saloon, the A6 e-tron is indeed a comfortable EV to rack up motorway miles in. Inside, the cabin feels very well put together, and the on-board technology is some of the best we’ve seen on the current market. Watch out for fingerprints, though, because there’s quite a lot of glossy black plastic around.
3. Polestar 3 - 438 miles
- Model: 3 Long range Single motor
- Prices from £70,000
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It may be a bulky, 2.5-tonne SUV but the Polestar 3 can still manage an official 438 miles on the WLTP combined cycle. What’s more, the model that achieves this figure is actually the cheapest Single Motor variant – although it’ll still set you back by a handsome £70,000.
If you can afford it, the Polestar 3 is pretty enjoyable to drive and it should be able to cope with the challenges of family life (although the 484-litre boot is a bit stingy). There’s also a lot of technology within the smartly designed cabin, although we found the lack of physical buttons to be rather frustrating at times during testing.
=4. Tesla Model 3 - 436 miles
- Model: Model 3 Long Range RWD
- Prices from £45,000
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The Tesla Model 3 has been a stalwart of the electric executive car market for several years, but its rivals were starting to creep ahead when it came to maximum battery range. Not to be outdone, Tesla responded with the Model 3 Long Range RWD, and this variant can cover up to 436 miles on the WLTP combined cycle.
The Model 3 has also proved itself to be highly efficient in the real world during our own testing. Access to all Tesla Superchargers is another perk of ownership, and will be particularly appealing for those who cover lots of motorway miles.
There’s plenty of the brand’s signature tech to be found on-board the Model 3, too, with the facelifted car featuring a 15.4-inch touchscreen, acoustic glass, quieter tyres and sound-deadening materials, which all help towards improving refinement. The performance on offer is also as mind-boggling as ever.
=4. Volkswagen ID.7 - 436 miles
- Variant: ID.7 Pro S Match
- Prices from £55,500
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VW took a while to launch its entry in the competitive executive EV market, but the Volkswagen ID.7 sees off the likes of Polestar, BMW and even Tesla in the battery-range stakes.
To get this official 436-mile range, you’ll need the ID.7 Pro S model with its 86kWh battery pack. Alternatively, the entry-level Pro still claims an impressive 381 miles from its slightly smaller 77kWh unit.
The VW ID.7 is also one of the most practical cars in this sector thanks to its spacious cabin, 532-litre boot and useful touches, such as a variable-height boot floor. If you need even more space but don’t fancy the idea of an SUV, there’s always the option of the ID.7 Tourer estate car.
6. Peugeot E-3008 - 435 miles
- Model: E-3008 Long Range
- Prices from £48,700
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More and more brands are selling cars with ranges that break the 400-mile mark, and Peugeot’s stylish E-3008 SUV is offering a maximum of 435 miles in order to prove that it’s far more than just a looker.
This distance comes courtesy of the larger 98kWh battery pack in the Long Range variant, although you’ll have to pay £2,700 in order for the upgrade over the smaller 73kWh unit. Peugeot has taken steps to make its cars feel a bit more upmarket in recent years, so the E-3008 is loaded with tech and high-quality materials. We just wish that it was a bit better to drive, because the suspension set-up felt surprisingly firm during testing.
7. Mercedes EQE - 429 miles
- Model: EQE 350+
- Prices from £69,100
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The Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID.7 may be leading the executive EV battery race, but the Mercedes EQE 350+ isn’t too far behind with up to 429 miles available from its 91kWh battery pack.
Along with the usual level of plushness and features that you’d expect in a Mercedes saloon, the EQE also offers the financial benefits of owning an electric car, so it’s an ideal choice for company car drivers. You’ll need to be prepared to fork out a fair chunk of cash in order to buy one, though, given that prices start from around £69,000.
8. Vauxhall Grandland Electric - 425 miles
- Model: Grandland 97kWh Long Range
- Prices from £41,000
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The Vauxhall Grandland Electric shares many of its underpinnings with the Peugeot E-3008, although the latter has a slight advantage when it comes to official battery range. Just like the Peugeot, though, the Grandland isn’t exactly the last word in driving enjoyment, but it should prove to be a practical and straightforward family SUV in everyday life.
One area where the Grandland has the edge over the E-3008 is ride comfort, because the fully electric model does a respectable job of ironing out imperfections in the tarmac. We found the Vauxhall easy to drive around town, too, thanks to great all-round visibility.
9. Porsche Taycan - 421 miles
- Model: Taycan with Performance Battery Plus
- Prices from £91,000
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It isn’t cheap to buy, but the Porsche Taycan feels exactly like a Porsche should as soon as you take a seat behind the wheel, regardless of its fully electric powertrain.
Not only is there a healthy dose of power available across the line-up, but the Taycan also does a very respectable job of keeping its two-tonne kerbweight well under control. Aim this EV towards a corner and it feels more than agile enough to be thrown around to your heart’s content. The steering and pedals deliver an enjoyable amount of feedback, too.
If you can avoid the temptation of driving everywhere with your right foot planted to the floor, Porsche’s 105kWh Performance Battery Plus allows the Taycan to return up to 421 miles on the WLTP combined cycle.
10. Peugeot E-5008 - 414 miles
- Model: E-5008 97kWh Long Range
- Prices from £51,400
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With seven seats, up to 1,815 litres of cargo space and a claimed battery range of 414 miles on the WLTP combined cycle, the Peugeot E-5008 is a serious proposition as an electric family car. If you want another electric seven seater, you’ll struggle to find one that’s cheaper than the Peugeot. Yes, the Long Range model still costs more than £51,000, but that’s over £10,000 less than the Kia EV9.
The Peugeot is a sensible car for the most part, but if you are tempted by the E-5008, you’ll need to be comfortable with the brand’s i-Cockpit cabin layout. This unique design means you have to look at the dashboard over the steering wheel, rather than through it, and this can act as a bit of a deterrent to some people.
Longest-range electric cars on sale in the UK: prices and ratings table
| Ranking for length of range | Model | Maximum WLTP combined range | Ranking for range, charging & running costs (out of 5) | Overall Auto Express star rating (out of 5) |
| 1 | Mercedes EQS | 481 miles | 4 | 3.5 |
| 2 | Audi A6 e-tron | 463 miles | 5 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Polestar 3 | 438 miles | 4.2 | 4 |
| 4 | Tesla Model 3 | 436 miles | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 5 | Volkswagen ID.7 | 436 miles | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | Peugeot E-3008 | 435 miles | 4 | 3.5 |
| 7 | Mercedes EQE | 429 miles | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| 8 | Vauxhall Grandland | 425 miles | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| 9 | Porsche Taycan | 421 miles | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 10 | Peugeot E-5008 | 414 miles | 4.2 | 4 |
How much EV battery range do you actually need?
Electric cars have evolved at an extraordinary rate over the past decade or so, and there’s no better illustration of that progress than remembering the original Nissan Leaf from 2011 could cover just 109 miles before it ran out of juice. That meant you couldn’t drive it from London to Birmingham without desperately searching for a plug socket at least once. But these days the longest-range electric cars can cross entire countries and still have charge to spare.
Most people don’t need a car with a 400 or even 300-mile range if they have a short commute or can charge up at home whenever they need to, but there’s no denying range anxiety will be a factor in some potential electric car buyers’ choice. A long range means drivers can tackle long journeys without needing to stop, while for others it simply means they don’t have to remember to charge their car as regularly.
A long range can also just be a perk of having one of the very latest EVs in high-spec guise with a big battery, but we’d always advise buyers to think carefully about the amount of range they need rather than simply going for as much as they can afford. Generally speaking, big range means a big battery, which bumps up the weight of the car and the price. If you can live quite comfortably with a cheap electric car that has a shorter range, you can save cash and may actually gain some extra efficiency thanks to the lower weight of small electric cars, such as the Dacia Spring.
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