THE electric cars with the longest ranges have been revealed as the popularity of the vehicles continues to surge.
Many drivers are discouraged from buying electric cars due to range anxiety and generally being more expensive to buy than regular petrol and diesel cars.
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But the electric car with the longest official range can cover 460 miles without needing to be recharged, the distance from London to Perth in Scotland.
And in response to upcoming bans on combustion-powered cars, manufacturers are in a race to get new all-electric models on sale.
Here’s the electric cars with the longest distances.
BMW i4 – 365 miles
The BMW i4 is the electric saloon version of the 3 Series and the eDrive40 variant delivers the longest range.
The retail price starts at £57,890, and this comes with an 81kW battery pack and 365 miles.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has a similar price tag, £59,380 but delivers 372 miles.
Mercedes EQS SUV – 366 miles
Priced at an eye-watering £129,170, this EQS 450 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus SUV promises a luxurious experience.
This sturdy motor comes with similar technology to the saloon model and offers plenty of leg room with its spacious interior.
Despite its style, the weight and design mean its 120kQ battery only promises a range of 366 miles.
Ford Mustang Mach-E – 372 miles
Similarly priced to the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, this electric Mustang sells at a retail price of £59,380.
The Premium RWD 91kWh (98kWh) Extended Range motor can deliver 372 miles.
This SUV is fitted with impressive drive assist features that will help you travel from A to B in style.
Polestar 3 – 379 miles
This Long Range Dual Motor variant offers 379 miles and is the first SUV style in the range – but it doesn’t come cheap.
Buyers will have to fork out £79,900 for the most basic spec, but dig a little deeper into their pockets for the Performance Pack.
These extra features add on another £5,600, but will reduce the mile range to 347.
The Polestar 3 is equipped with 250kW charging ability meaning it can be taken from 10 to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes.
Tesla Model 3 – 374 miles
Similar to the Polestar 3 Performance Pack, the Tesla Model 3 can provide 374 miles in one charge.
It is considered one of the more affordable Tesla EV’s, starting at £42,990 in the UK for an entry version.
A ‘Long Range’ spec will set buyers back £51,000 but this promises the most reliable mileage.
BMW iX – 382 miles
At £102,755 this isn’t a cheap car the model’s duo of electric motors combined with a 106.3kW battery provides a range of 382 miles.
It’s also nippy and the steering wheel paddle a flick on the iX1 and you get a ten-second burst.
The car looks won’t set pulses racing though with many customers turning their noses up at the enormous grille.
BMW i7 – 387 miles
BMW’s flagship limo comes with a hefty £113,970 starting price tag and for that money it does come with a 31-inch 8K folding Theatre Screen for the back seats
It is a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes EQS and designed with business owners and the super-rich in mind who expect comfort as they are driven between destinations.
Mercedes-EQE – 388 miles
Mercedes-Benz gives the E-Class the electric treatment and the luxury saloon retails for £74,345.
It’s built using the same EVA2 platform as other electric Mercs and is equipped with a 89kW battery.
The car also features a 170kWh charging capability, meaning an owner can increase the battery from a 10 per cent charge to 80 per cent capacity in around half an hour, if using one of Britain’s fastest rapid charging devices.
Tesla Model S – 405 miles
Tesla electric cars have been regarded as some of the best in the industry – and this Model S doesn’t disappoint.
It has been on the roads for 10 years but the latest improvements are sure to keep standards high.
The manufacturer has promised a range of 405 miles in the new Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive version.
However, retail price is still to be confirmed and it is yet to grace the UK’s roads with its presence.
Mercedes-EQS – 464 miles
On the market for a whopping £105,610, this EQS 450+ AMG Line variant is a top of the range electric vehicle.
Hidden under the floor lies a huge 120kW battery which can provide 464 miles of range – enough to cover a journey from London to Perth, Scotland.
This electric version of the S-Class limo comes with every latest technological feature to add to the luxurious driving experience.
To read a full list of EVs with the longest range for under £40,000 read here.
They include the Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro EV, and MG 4.
To check out the top five most powerful electric cars on the market, read here.
For any advice on buying an EV, take a look at electric car buyers’ biggest frustrations here.
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