Top 10 electric cars with the longest range

Early electric cars couldn't go far on a single charge, and battery recharging options were often limited to throwing a three-prong plug out the kitchen window. But after a decade and a half of battery and motor development, electric vehicles with the longest range can now match their gasoline counterparts in terms of how far they can go on a single tank.

In fact, electric cars are now easily breaking the 600-km barrier. The figures cited by experts in this study are taken from the official WLTP testing procedure. In real-world conditions, it is unlikely that any of these cars will consistently achieve the promised performance.

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Range: 774 km.

Rear-wheel steering provides amazing maneuverability. The EQS has a drag coefficient of 0.20, making it the slipperiest vehicle in production, and this significantly increases the range. In the basic configuration of the EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium, it officially travels 774 km between charges. The car can also be charged with up to 200 kW, meaning that a 10-80% recharge can take just 30 km.

Volkswagen ID 7

Range: 700 km.

The car has improved interior quality compared to other ID electric vehicles. The touchscreen infotainment system is now more convenient to use. The interior is simple compared to premium competitors. Essentially the electric equivalent of the popular Passat, the ID 7 serves as a statement of intent for Volkswagen's next generation of electric vehicles. The car has a new, more efficient AP550 rear motor.

Peugeot e-3008

Range: 696 km.

The latest generation of the Peugeot 3008 has been transformed into a coupe SUV to better distinguish it from the French brand's lineup. It is the first vehicle based on the new STLA Medium platform of the parent company Peugeot Stellantis, which places a high priority on energy efficiency. Indeed, the e-3008 is capable of producing 4.5 mpkWh, which means that cars with a 98kWh battery can travel almost 700 km on a single charge.

Porsche Taycan

Range: 679 km.

This is an effective compromise of space, range, performance, and cost. Porsche's debut electric vehicle has recently been updated with a new rear motor that provides additional power, torque, and efficiency. The battery has also been redesigned, using a different chemical composition to reduce internal resistance. The result is a significant improvement in the vehicle's range.

Peugeot e-5008

Range: 661 km.

Electric seven-seater cars have always been in short supply. Indeed, the Mercedes-Benz EQB has occupied almost the entire market for many years. Peugeot is the latest to join the lineup with the e-5008. Seven-seater cars lend themselves to electrification because their large platforms allow for huge batteries, and the e-5008's impressive range is provided by a giant 98 kWh unit.

Polestar 2

Range: 653 km.

This stylish electric sedan recently radically changed its front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive as part of a redesign. The additional 4 kWh battery capacity has increased the Long Range to 653 km between charges. This is more than the competitors Tesla Model 3 Long Range and BMW i4 eDrive40. Peak charging performance has also been increased from 150 kW to 205 kW.

Tesla Model S

Range: 651 km.

The Tesla Model S was one of the very first mass-produced electric vehicles, but thanks to numerous updates, it has kept up with the competition. The twin-engine version accelerates to 100 km per hour in 3.1 seconds.

Polestar 3

Range: 648 km.

This is a decent value for money, given the long range and a huge list of standard equipment. The car offers a combination of comfort, speed, and handling. But despite the overly optimistic marketing ploy, it is not a sports car.

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Range: 645 km.

Take the EQS sedan, improve it and add even more luxury, and you get the EQS SUV. The car has a huge battery with a capacity of 118 kWh, which provides a long range of 645 km. The charging speed corresponds to 200 kW of the EQS sedan.

Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3, even in its cheapest and lowest form, combines the practicality of a competitive sedan with impressive performance and reasonable dynamism.

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