Best long-range electric cars 2025: Top 11 EVs that go the distance

 Forget range anxiety. The once-dominant concern for electric car buyers is rapidly receding in the rear view mirror. Today's longest-range EVs are not just pushing boundaries but shattering records, with several cars now officially capable of exceeding 400 miles on a single charge.

Every one of the 11 vehicles highlighted here boasts an official range of at least 390 miles, and many confidently surpass the 400 or even 450 mile mark. That’s enough to journey from London to Edinburgh non-stop.

Coupled with rapid-charging technology that can deliver an 80 per cent top-up in under 20 minutes for some, long-distance electric travel is more viable than ever. Crucially, this impressive range isn't exclusive to the ultra-premium segment. The likes of Peugeot, Volkswagen, Tesla and Polestar all offer long-range EVs under £50,000, some even dipping below £45,000.

While real-world figures will vary, achieving 250-300 motorway miles is now a realistic prospect for many. We've ranked these range champions purely by their official figures, allowing you to prioritise ultimate distance or find your perfect blend of range, price, and features.

How we tested

Every car featured in this article has been driven by an Independent motoring critic. These drives last for many miles and cover various types of roads, from town and city driving to sweeping country roads and motorways too.

We’ll borrow a car for several days to really get to grips with it, meaning we can put a manufacturer’s range claims to the test in the real world, completing hundreds of miles and keeping a watchful eye on how an EV’s range and efficiency are affected by road, driving style, ambient temperature and more.

This round-up features the electric cars with the longest range, as quoted by their manufacturers. These quoted ranges mostly come from the WLTP testing standard. But as you can see, a huge range isn’t always enough to earn an EV a great score from our experts. Our scoring takes into account all aspects of the car, from its value and quality, to its driving dynamics, practicality, performance and technology.

The best long-range EVs in 2025

481 miles – Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: From £112,610, Mercedes-benz.co.uk

438 miles – Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor: From £69,900, Polestar.com

436 miles – Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Match : From £55,480, Volkswagen.co.uk

436 miles – Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive: From £44,990, Tesla.com

429 miles – Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+: From £69,105, Mercedes-benz.co.uk

422 miles – Peugeot e-3008: From £45,950, Peugeot.co.uk

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: From £112,610, Mercedes-benz.co.uk

Best for: Range

Pros: Huge range, very luxurious, onboard tech

Cons: Huge price tag, fails to vie with an S-Class for luxury

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ specs

Price range: £99,835 to £161,860

Battery size: 90.6kWh or 107.8kWh

Maximum claimed range: 481 miles

Miles per kWh: 3.6 (claimed)

Maximum charging rate: 200kW

The Mercedes EQS is the current long-range EV champion, with a maximum claimed range of 481 miles. That’s enough stamina to drive from London to Edinburgh – a drive that often takes around eight hours – in a single charge, and with enough juice left to find a charger at your destination. At least that’s the claim; as ever with electric cars, speed and driving style, as well as ambient temperature and battery condition, all have an effect. Quite literally, your mileage may vary.