Driving range is one of the most important factors for most buyers in the market for an electric vehicle. The term “range anxiety” has been synonymous with EVs for most of their existence, but this should no longer be the case. Many EVs can now drive well north of about 300 miles or so. And if you can charge it daily at home or at work, you should have enough EV driving range. Edmunds has conducted its real-world driving range testing on more than 40 EV models. The test is a mix of city and highway driving. Below is a list of five EVs that drove the farthest in our testing, starting with the longest. We also include an EPA-estimated driving range.
Lucid Air Dream Edition Range
The Lucid Air Dream Edition range is the current champion of long range electric cars. It currently dominates the Edmunds EV range leaderboard by clocking a very impressive 505 miles in Edmunds’ real-world testing, proving that electric cars can go the distance. But its driving range isn’t the only impressive number. The Air Dream Edition range produces an incredible 933 horsepower and accelerates to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds during testing. If you take it on a road trip, Lucid says the Air can add up to 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes using a proper public DC fast charger.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
The EQS is Mercedes’ biggest electric sedan and is on par with the S-Class. The 450+ model currently ranks second on the Edmunds EV range leaderboard. When tested it covered 422 miles, which was much longer than its EPA estimate. The more powerful EQS 580 went 381 miles, which is one of the longest distances we’ve ever recorded. Unlike some higher-dollar electric rivals, the EQS prioritizes comfort and technology over outright speed. The available hyperscreen consists of three large displays behind a single glass panel that spans the entire dashboard. Traveling out of town? Mercedes says the EQS can charge from 10% to 80% battery capacity in 31 minutes with a powerful enough fast charger.
BMW IX XDRIVE50
The iX is BMW’s first electric SUV and the only luxury SUV on the list. The xDrive50 model drove far more than any electric SUV we’ve ever tested: 377 miles. That’s much more than its EPA-estimated limit. There’s now an even more powerful M60 version that carries an EPA rating of up to 288 miles. The iX is about the size of an X5 and features some of BMW’s latest technology including a navigation system with an augmented-reality video overlay. It also sports some of the most exclusive looking upholstery on the market. When it comes to fast charging, BMW says the iX can add up to 200 miles in 30 minutes.
tesla model 3 long range
The Model 3 Long Range is the smallest and most affordable EV on this list. As with all Teslas Edmunds tested, it didn’t quite reach its EPA estimate. The 2021 model we tested covered 345 miles, tying the Model S plaid. Performance and the base rear-wheel-drive model have a shorter driving range. Public charging is easy with the Model 3 thanks to Tesla’s extensive network of Supercharger stations. All other electric vehicles have to rely on various third-party charging stations. Tesla says a Supercharger can add about 175 miles of range in 15 minutes when charging a Model 3.
Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1
The Mach-E offers an extended range model that offers the longest driving range. The standard range and the GT model have a shorter range. The California Route 1 model has the highest EPA estimate and exceeded it by covering 344 miles in our real-world test. The available BlueCruise drive system can make road tripping easier by automatically adjusting the Mach-E’s speed and keeping it focused in its lane. You can also leave the steering wheel on select highways. At the fast-charging station, Ford says the Mach-E can add about 59 miles of range in 10 minutes.