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Range is a major concern of drivers when weighing the pros and cons of buying an electric car. The worst case scenario is to stay on the roadside without a battery, very far from a charging station.
Well, car manufacturers are constantly working to improve this and new electric car models coming out have better and better batteries.
If you’ve ever looked at electric vehicle lineups in different parts of the world, you may have noticed that the range numbers don’t add up.
For example, in the United States, Tesla The Model 3 offers up to 576 kilometers of range, but that climbs to 601 kilometers in the UK, according to tomsguide.com.
This is because there is no unified global range test standard for cars and regions calculate range and mileage in different ways. Driving habits are different around the world, testing should reflect the situations drivers will find themselves in.
In the United States, this test is established by the EPA, while in Europe and other parts of the world it is conducted under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test procedure.
The best electric cars with the longest range
1. Lucid Air Dream Edition – 836 kilometers
The car with the longest possible range is the Lucid Air Dream Edition (Range), which records 836 kilometers. Unfortunately, all copies of this particular model have been on sale for months, but you can opt for the Lucid Air Grand Touring, which has a range of 830 kilometers. Prices start at $ 139,000.
Glossy Air Dream Edition pic.twitter.com/1BHi9YwSNn
– Joe Wisniewski (@ JoeW6_) January 19, 2022
2. Tesla Model S – 651 kilometers
With a maximum of 651 kilometers per charge, as long as you opt for the smaller 48cm wheels, the Tesla Model S is one of the best electric cars for long distances.
Model S also comes standard with autopilot. The maximum speed is 249 kilometers per hour.
.@LucidMotori The air dethrones @Tesla Model S as new EV 1000 king of the ring: https://t.co/jrYUxm6oRL pic.twitter.com/tuA4j9Z7g8
– Car and driver (@CARandDRIVER) September 23, 2022
3. Mercedes EQS – 563 kilometers
Unfortunately, the American model only has 563 kilometers compared to the 729 kilometers announced in Europe. This shows the impact that different test standards have.
However, 563 is still a good number, and that’s all thanks to the EQS’s 107.8 kWh battery. It has 329 horsepower and 200 kW of fast charging.
Road test 2023 #Mercedes Benz #EQS 450+ Electric SUV Art Line X296 https://t.co/jGDaG1pKNV pic.twitter.com/H7SmQUmQp6
– Official DrivesToday (@DrivesToday) September 23, 2022
4. Long-range Tesla Model 3: 576 kilometers
The cheapest Tesla model on the market also has a very good battery life. The Model 3 Long Range offers up to 576 kilometers on a single charge, while a stop at the compressor can restore up to 281 kilometers of range in just 15 minutes.
Another long-range Tesla Model 3 from the Birmingham dealership, protected with Xpel ready for long trips to Spain. # depth of shine #details #xpel #teslabirmingham pic.twitter.com/Jo3duq94D9
– Depth Of Shine Luxury Detail Service (@DepthOfShine) September 23, 2022
5. Tesla Model X – 560 kilometers
Tesla’s bigger car isn’t weak when it comes to range, although the Model X SUV can’t compete with the sleek aerodynamics of the other models. However, with 560 kilometers on the standard model, you’ll go a long way on a single charge.
I just decorated my bows @Tesla Model X returned to a friend who had used the car for her friend’s wedding. pic.twitter.com/TPg9ETz73S
– Armand Vervaeck – STOP THE WAR! TO NEGOTIATE! (@ArmandVervaeck) September 25, 2022
6. GMC Hummer EV1 – 529 kilometers
Its size means the Hummer has room for a whopping 212.7 kWh battery, almost double the size of the Mercedes EQS. Precisely for this reason it can offer a maximum range of 529 kilometers.
GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Buyers Are Spending Thousands on Customizations – AutoSpies Auto News https://t.co/8O8frYhphm #hummer # EV1 pic.twitter.com/3IFk87ihl1
– AutoSpie (@AutoSpie) April 7, 2022
7. BMW iX xDrive 50 – 521 kilometers
The BMW iX has many advantages, including the fact that it can travel up to 521 kilometers on a single charge. All this thanks to the 111.5 kWh battery, which can recharge at speeds of up to 200 kW and recover 144 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes.
BMW iX xDrive 50 Sport 2022 review – https://t.co/pNpqvI1iWT pic.twitter.com/tlTjecuitn
– Chasing Cars (@chasingcarsblog) March 17, 2022
8. Ford F-150 Lightning – 514 kilometers
The Ford F Series truck continues to be the best-selling vehicle in American history, so there has been a lot of pressure on the electric F-150 Lightning to live up to expectations. Fortunately, its range doesn’t disappoint, with Long Range models offering up to 514 kilometers on a single charge.
The cheapest F-150 Lightning costs $ 46,974, but this model only offers 230 miles of range. The cheapest model with a range of 514 kilometers is the XLT model, but it costs at least $ 81,417.
Now live at BaT auctions: 64k-Kilometer 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning. https://t.co/YBtxiCgZ5s pic.twitter.com/WpF1RBIEYE
– Bring a trailer (@Bringatrailer) September 19, 2022
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