Electric cars with the longest range in 2025

Having spent the last few years establishing a clear separation between electric and combustion-powered models (G-Class and its electric version aside), Mercedes-Benz has thrown something of a curveball with the new CLA. 

It'll be available with both hybrid and fully electric powertrains, and of course, it's the latter we're most interested in for the purposes of this list. Officially called the (deep breath) Mercedes-Benz CLA with EQ Technology, it has a WLTP range of up to 484 miles. 

It does this without having to stuff a 100kWh battery under the floor, instead using an 85kWh pack and super-slippery aerodynamics to achieve a range figure that's not just the best of any electric Mercedes-Benz but of any EV available in the UK.

It'll arrive here later in 2025 and be available with single and dual-motor powertrains and eventually with a smaller 58kWh battery for those who aren't as fussed about going quite so far on a single charge and would rather save a bit of money. 

The simplest way to describe the Mercedes-Benz EQS is that it's an S-Class brought into the electric age. And to be considered alongside that all-conquering luxury limo, it needs to be comfortable, refined, loaded with tech and be able to travel far on a charge. 

The EQS excels on all of those fronts. Focusing on the latter, it promises an incredible range of up to 481 miles on a charge, primarily thanks to its massive 118kWh battery. But it's also down to some clever engineering and a razor-sharp focus on aerodynamics, making the EQS's body one of the slipperiest of any production car to date.

What's more, the Mercedes-Benz EQS has some stunning technology on board, including its 'Hyperscreen' infotainment system which, effectively, makes the dashboard one giant screen behind a glass panel. It's also full of the sort of luxury features you'd expect on the best high-end luxury cars.

The headline range figure comes from the mid-range EQS 450+ model, which uses a single electric motor. There are more powerful models with dual motors, but while these up the ante with acceleration, they aren't able to travel as far on a charge. 

We've no idea whether to call it a fastback, an SUV or something else, but whatever it is, the DS No8 is a slippery so-and-so. This means when specced with a 97kWh 'Long Range' battery, the striking new player in the DS stable can manage an incredible 466 miles on a full charge according to the official figure. 

You will need to stick to the single-motor, front-wheel drive version, although going for the dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup still gets you an impressive 411 miles to play with. Swap to the smaller battery, only available with a single-motor powertrain, and that drops to 327 miles, which is a decent result as well.

Away from the impressive range figures, the DS No8 is a credible alternative to more obvious premium options from the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and it seems determined to tread its own path. In some areas, DS might have gone a bit too far, though. Its X-shaped steering wheel, for instance, is downright weird. 

Amongst mainstream manufacturers, Audi was fairly early to the EV game, and it now has an impressive array of electric cars in its line-up. And while its early effort, the e-tron (later renamed the Q8 e-tron) struggled in terms of outright range, that certainly isn't the case for the much newer Audi A6 e-tron.

Go for the the A6 performance e-tron Sportback (rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?) and you'll have an official range of up to 464 miles. Even if you don't get anywhere near that figure due to weather conditions or driving style, this is an EV that'll take you very far indeed before needing to stop and charge. Even the entry-level model does well, travelling up to 384 miles on a full charge. 

If you do need to use the public charging network, you shouldn't be waiting for long. Most models can receive a charge of up to 270kW, meaning nearly 200 miles of range can be added in a mere 10 minutes.

The Polestar 3 is a large - well, massive - luxury SUV from the Swedish/Chinese electric performance car brand. It's built on the same SPA2 platform that underpins the latest Volvo EX90, and comes with the same enormous 111kWh battery pack. However, the Polestar manages to eke out a bit more range than the Volvo, with 438 miles from the Long Range Single Motor version.

Okay, so that's the slowest version of the car, but 299PS is still more than enough to be getting on with, and it'll still do the 0-62mph dash in 7.5 seconds, all while making virtually no noise. The cabin is as plush and as roomy as you'd expect of a luxury electric SUV (it only seats five rather than seven like the Volvo EX90 does, for a more luxurious feel), and the cabin is also brimming with tech, although not everyone will get on with the ridiculously complicated touchscreen infotainment system. Of course, the Polestar 3 isn't cheap - no large luxury electric SUV is - but it feels worth the money you pay and looks like a compelling prospect overall.

The Tesla Model 3 has taken the electric car market by storm, and it's the best car Tesla makes. 

Not only is it the most affordable, starting at under £40,000 new and under £20,000 used, but it's also nicer to drive than the Model Y and has a longer range. The very latest version can travel up to 436 miles on a charge, but even the rapid Performance model does 328 miles and the cheapest, earlier models should still do about 300 miles.  

As well as impressive in-car tech and surprising practicality, you also get the same access to Tesla's brilliant Supercharger charging network as the brand's bigger models. Small wonder, then, that 'established' manufacturers are doing everything they possibly can to knock the all-conquering Model 3 from sales charts. 

The Peugeot e-3008 has been with us for quite a while already, and it hasn't previously got anywhere near this list, so what's changed? Well, midway through 2025, it was made available with a new range-topping battery pack of a whopping 97kWh (up from 73kWh in the lesser versions) shared with the DS No8 we were talking about earlier, and that bestows it with an official WLTP driving range of 435 miles when specified in entry-level Allure trim.

There's more to like about the e-3008 besides. The interior for one thing, with its effortlessly cool and modern design, its impeccable quality, and its plentiful space for people and luggage. All the equipment you expect is provided as standard, and prices aren't too steep compared with the direct competition. Refinement is predictably impressive, although the overall driving experience isn't as good as in the previous 3008, due to a rather lumpen ride and slightly clumsy cornering responses. It'll be good enough in this regard for most people who want maximum range for an affordable price, though.

Think of the Volkswagen ID.7 as a Passat for the electric car generation. It's a comfortable executive car that's more than capable of covering mighty distances.

The ID.7 was initially launched with a 77kWh battery pack that provides a range of up to 380 miles. Now, though, a bigger 'Pro S' battery has been added to the line-up, increasing the capacity up to 86kWh and the maximum range to 434 miles. Now that's the kind of range that'll appeal to the biggest electric car sceptics.

Prices for the new Volkswagen ID.7 start from around £51,000 (although you'll need more like £55,000 for the longest-range version), making it one of the more affordable electric cars to feature in this list. It doesn't feel like a budget electric car, either, with an interior that feels more like an Audi than earlier ID-badged models like the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4.

It's quite clear from one look at the Mercedes-Benz EQE that it's essentially a smaller, cheaper version of the EQS saloon. That's no bad thing, though, with prices starting from around £70,000 rather than well over £100,000.

You still get plenty of luxury and a high-tech cabin environment, while the super-slippery body helps enable a range of up to 429 miles from the 96kWh battery pack in the entry-level EQE 350+ version. Charging speeds are up to 170kW, which is broadly competitive with the best electric cars. 

Granted, the most long-legged 350+ model isn't the fastest electric car in this company, but it's still no slouch (0-62mph takes 6.1 seconds), and besides, cars like this aren't about neck-snapping acceleration. They're about serenity, luxury and effortless progress, which this comfy and classy car delivers in spades.  

Yes, the BMW iX has a massive grille and a, erm, distinctive exterior look. But while it's that that'll get people talking (bad press is better than no press, surely?), the iX has plenty of substance behind its face. 

For starters, its BMW's first bespoke EV since the game-changing BMW i3 hit the market way back in 2013, and it's clear this is no rush job. The interior of the iX is pretty spectacular: like everything else these days it's packed with tech, but it's elegantly designed, classy and surprisingly practical. It's also really good to drive, with a welcome focus on comfort over sportiness, but an impressive turn of speed.

It's the iX xDrive60 M Sport model you'll want if maximising range is key. Officially it'll manage up to 426 miles on a charge thanks to its huge 109.6kWh battery, and while the Mercedes-Benz EQS manages more, it's not as fast as the 544PS iX, nor is it four-wheel drive and a high-riding SUV. Put all that into consideration, and the iX's figure is deeply impressive.