Mercedes EQS hatchback review
The longest-range electric cars in 2025
Many EVs now travel upwards of 300 or 400 miles on a charge – these are the 10 that can go the furthest
The longest-range electric cars on sale in 2025 are very different from those from just a few years ago. Thanks to ever-improving battery technology, the latest EVs can travel further than ever before, with many achieving upwards of 300 miles of range.
But for some drivers, even that won’t be enough. If you’ve got ‘range anxiety’ weighing on your mind, you’ll want to take a look at the 10 cars on this list. They offer the most range out of the many electric cars on sale today, and all can achieve upwards of 400 miles of range on a charge.
As expected, most of the EVs on this list have very large batteries, bringing with them an equally large price tag, but there are still a few family cars that sneak into the top 10. We’ve provided the official WLTP range figure for each model to provide a fair comparison, but be warned, you’re unlikely to achieve this quoted range without a very gentle right foot, particularly not in wintry weather.
The longest-range electric cars
Here are the longest-range electric cars currently on sale in the UK. If electric-only power isn’t for you, we also have a list of the best plug-in hybrid cars on sale.
- Range of up to 481 miles
- Priced from around £100,000
The flagship of the Mercedes electrified line-up, the EQS is a luxury limousine that can chauffeur passengers across the entire country and back on a single charge. The mid-range 450+ rear-wheel-drive model has up to 481 miles of range, achieved using its enormous 108kWh battery and super-slippery aerodynamic bodywork.
Taking a step inside, the EQS stands on the leading edge of in-car technology. The 1.4-metre wide ‘Hyperscreen’ infotainment system is the best in the business and steals the infotainment crown from Tesla. With an opulent interior befitting the car’s hefty price, the EQS sits at the pinnacle of the electric car world, in terms of both luxury and range.
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- Range of up to 464 miles
- Priced from around £63,000
Under the bonnet of the old Audi A6 you’d have found a traditional diesel or petrol engine, but that’s all changed for 2025. The all-new generation of A6 has picked up an ‘e-tron’ badge, signifying that it’s gone fully electric for the first time. But don’t worry – it’s still more than capable of long motorway hauls thanks to its 100kWh battery and range of up to 464 miles in the ‘Performance’ model.
That puts the A6 e-tron Performance second place on our list of longest-range EVs, and should be enough to win over executive car buyers who need something for long-distance driving. If you do need to stop for a recharge, you won’t have to hang around for long, as the A6 e-tron can recharge at up to 270kW. Audi claims a 10 to 80% top up will take little more than 20 minutes.
As you’d expect from a big, expensive Audi, the interior looks superb and is stuffed with the latest tech. It’s wonderfully comfortable and refined, too, so you’ll want to make the most of that 464-mile range.
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- Range of up to 438 miles
- Priced from around £70,000
It was the Polestar 2 that put the Swedish EV-maker on the map in 2020, but there’s now a new model to consider with more space and even more range. The new Polestar 3 takes the same slick Scandinavian design and impressive EV tech and applies it to a more traditional SUV shape, albeit with a claimed performance-focused edge. Having driven the 3, we don’t think it delivers a particularly sporty driving experience, but it’s still a good electric SUV, helped by its whopping 438-mile range.
Underneath the neat styling, the Polestar 3 rides on the same platform as the new Volvo EX90 but delivers the lengthier range of the two. The 3 is more affordable, too, although you’d struggle to call it cheap – the entry-level single-motor model starts from £70,000, but at least it’s this model that gets the 438-mile range. Plus, it feels like a premium product inside; the materials are of excellent quality and you get a trendy minimalist design, although a few more physical controls would have been nice.
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- Range of up to 436 miles
- Priced from around £40,000
The Tesla Model 3 has long been one of the most well-rounded electric cars on sale, but an update in late 2024 made the American saloon even more compelling. In Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive guise, the Model 3 can now travel up to 436 miles on a charge, surpassing its closest rivals and offering far more usability.
The key to the Tesla Model 3’s range is efficiency. Rather than fit an enormous battery pack, Tesla has honed its powertrain to make sure it wastes as little energy as possible, and clothed it in a super-slippery aerodynamic body. Tesla goes as far as to claim that the Model 3 is the most efficient vehicle ever built, meaning the electricity you pay for at the charger goes that bit further.
In case you weren’t won over by the Model 3 already, it’s the one of the most affordable cars on this list, with the entry-level model sneaking under the £40,000 luxury car tax threshold that will soon apply to EVs. Even the Long-Range model in question here costs under £45,000.
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- Range of up to 436 miles
- Priced from around £52,000
The Volkswagen ID.7 is the flagship of the brand’s electric car lineup, and it has a suitably enormous electric range. Pro S Match models get an 86kWh battery which, thanks to the ID.7’s smooth bodywork, can provide up to 436 miles of range. It costs around £4,000 to upgrade to this model from the base car, but that’ll be a no-brainer for those who regularly do longer trips in their EV.
Depending on how you look at it, the Volkswagen ID.7 is either great value or rather expensive. You get a lengthy range for half the price of the Mercedes EQS above, but the interior feels bland for an executive car of this price. Cars like the Polestar 2, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and BYD Seal feel more upmarket and special, but if range is your priority, the ID.7 is the electric saloon to have.
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- Range of up to 435 miles
- Priced from around £46,000
Peugeot’s latest mid-size SUV, the E-3008, is even more stylish than its predecessor, arriving with a chiselled exterior and a trendy coupe-esque roofline. The French firm has had a good tinker under the skin, too, and delivered an electric drivetrain that achieves up to 435 miles of range. That’s the longest range in its class, beating the likes of the Tesla Model Y and Skoda Enyaq by quite some margin.
The E-3008 continues to impress inside with its futuristic and well-appointed interior. The 21-inch display is as good to use as it is to look at, while the driver is surrounded by a swooping dashboard that features premium materials. It really is class-leading, so it’s a shame that the E-3008 is let down by an overly-harsh ride. We think the E-3008 leans too far towards sportiness over comfort, which is a puzzling decision for what is a family SUV. Still, if you can get past that, the E-3008’s mighty range will make it one of the easiest electric SUVs to live with.
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- Range of up to 429 miles
- Priced from around £69,000
We haven’t put the same car on here twice; the Mercedes EQE may look very similar to the EQS – and it even sits on the same platform – but it’s slightly smaller and much less expensive. You can consider it an electric version of the popular petrol, diesel and hybrid-powered E-Class – although the EQE is not as practical.
It’s the entry-level EQE 350+ model that achieves the longest range of the lineup, with the sportiest AMG models sacrificing over 100 miles for improved performance. But it’s important to pay attention to the size of the wheels, as the headline 429-mile figure is only applicable to the EQE 350+ fitted with 19-inch alloys. The EQE can charge at up to 170kW, and a slightly less powerful charger will top up the battery to 80% in around half an hour.
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- Range of up to 425 miles
- Priced from around £36,000
The new Vauxhall Grandland represents a pretty serious leap forward from the old model. While the lineup kicks off with a mild-hybrid petrol model, you don’t have to spend much more to upgrade to a fully-electric version. The top-of-the-line EV gets a giant 97kWh battery for a range of up to 435 miles, beating some far more expensive rivals.
Under the skin, the Grandland is essentially the same car as the Peugeot E-3008, sharing its battery and electric motor. It surrenders a few miles of range to the Peugeot thanks to its slightly boxier bodywork, but that translates to more interior space for rear seat passengers. It’s the comfier of the two cars on the move, as well, although the cabin doesn’t feel as high quality. Still, the Grandland is a great option for families looking for a long-range EV, plus it’s the cheapest car on this list.
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- Range of up to 421 miles
- Priced from around £87,000
Since its debut in 2019, the Porsche Taycan has been the EV of choice for driving enthusiasts. It delivers an excellent driving experience from behind the wheel that stays true to the German brand’s sporty DNA. Following a mid-life update in 2024, the Taycan is now one of the most usable electric cars, too, with a maximum range of 421 miles – a significant improvement over the original car.
In typical Porsche fashion, there are a myriad of Taycan models to pick from, but the headline range figure is achieved by the cheapest of the lot – so long as you upgrade to the 97kWh ‘Performance Battery Plus’. Even in this guise, the Taycan is expensive, but the interior certainly lives up to that price tag with cutting-edge digital tech and superb fit and finish.
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- Range of up to 414 miles
- Priced from around £49,000
It shows just how far that battery technology has progressed over the past few years that a seven-seater family SUV can break into a list of the longest-range EVs. The Peugeot E-5008 is the bigger sibling to the E-3008, packing a cavernous interior with room for seven. The long-range single-motor model can travel up to 414 miles on a charge, far surpassing the next best seven-seater electric family car.
Unlike the E-3008, the E-5008 is perfectly comfortable on British roads, feeling at home on both motorway trips and on short stints around town. You get the same stunning interior as the E-3008, with the added benefit of an extra pair of seats and a bigger boot. It’ll cost you a few thousand pounds more, but at least you won’t sacrifice much range.
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How important is range when buying an electric car?
Range is often one of the first things people consider when buying an electric vehicle, and for good reason. If you regularly take long trips or live in an area with limited charging infrastructure and don’t have your own home wallbox charger, a longer-range EV can provide peace of mind and reduce the need for frequent charging stops.
Most modern electric cars offer over 250 miles of range on a full charge, which is more than enough for most daily needs. However, those who travel long distances frequently may still want a model with 350 miles or more to minimise charging stops on longer journeys. It’s worth remembering that EV range takes a noticeable hit during colder weather, so you may want to go for a longer-range EV if you drive frequently over winter, or one fitted with a heat pump.
That said, range isn’t the only factor to consider. If you mostly drive in a city or have easy access to home or workplace charging, a shorter-range EV could suit you just fine. Upgrading from a ‘standard range’ EV to the ‘long range’ version can cost thousands of pounds, so it’s worth considering whether this will really be worth the money in the long run.
For some buyers, charging speed will be just as crucial as range, especially on long journeys. A car with ultra-fast charging capabilities can recover a significant amount of range in minutes, making charging stops shorter and more convenient. So while range is important, it’s just one piece of the puzzle when choosing the right EV.
Longest-range electric cars price and score list
You can compare the prices and Carbuyer scores of the 10 cars above using the list below.
| Longest-range EV ranking | Make and model | Priced from | Carbuyer rating (out of 5) |
| 1 | Mercedes EQS | £100,000 | 4.5 |
| 2 | Audi A6 e-tron | £63,000 | 4.3 |
| 3 | Polestar 3 | £70,000 | 4 |
| 4 | Tesla Model 3 | £40,000 | 4.4 |
| 5 | Volkswagen ID.7 | £52,000 | 3.9 |
| 6 | Peugeot E-3008 | £46,000 | 4 |
| 7 | Mercedes EQE | £69,000 | 3.8 |
| 8 | Vauxhall Grandland | £36,000 | 4.1 |
| 9 | Porsche Taycan | £87,000 | 4.3 |
| 10 | Peugeot E-5008 | £49,000 | 4.2 |
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