6. Tesla Model S – 405 miles
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The Tesla Model S was launched in 2012 and has since become one of the most talked-about EVs in the world.
Throughout its decade-long life, it has sat near the top of the tree for battery range, even if it has since been bested by some new contenders.
It claims 400+ miles on a charge, although that’s an estimate based on US-style testing, not European figures, because the new one isn’t available in the UK.
You’re more likely to see something in the 300s for existing used Model S cars – still impressive.
The biggest pull of a Tesla remains the peerless Supercharger network.
Some of the newest chargers from other companies might be faster, but it’s hard to beat the availability of Tesla’s Superchargers – in the UK and across Europe.
7. Polestar 3 – 403 miles
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Sitting above the ‘2’ in the Polestar range is the ‘3’ – an all-electric SUV that takes on the Tesla Model Y and Jaguar I-Pace.
With plenty of space and an attractive price point, it’s hard to ignore Polestar’s latest family car offering.
Opt for the single-motor Long-Range variant and you’ll get up to 403 miles of claimed range.
When it comes to charging, the Polestar 3 has access to 250kW rapid DC charging which tops up the battery from 10-80% in just 30 minutes.
8. Tesla Model 3 – 390 miles
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Tesla simply cannot build the Model 3 quickly enough, and it’s easy to see why people absolutely love the thing.
For a start, even the entry-level model can do almost 320 miles on a charge, according to Tesla, and it’ll set you back £39,990 from new – even cheaper when used.
Buy a new example of the Long Range model and you’ll quickly see the list price click over £50k, but that does give you a manufacturer-claimed 390-mile range.
Like with the Model S, you’ve got access to Tesla’s Supercharger, which makes a jaunt from London to Edinburgh a little more manageable.
Other EVs are starting to be able to use Tesla Superchargers, but not as widely or as easily as a Tesla model itself.
The Model 3 is high-tech and minimalist, but still has a sense of humour. You can torment your passengers by putting digital whoopee cushions on their seats. No, really.
9. BMW i7 – 387 miles
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If you like your style backed up with luxurious substance, look no further than the BMW i7.
It might weigh as much as an elephant (2,715kg) but it still returns a claimed 387 miles of range, putting it straight into the top 10.
What’s more, you get one of the softest and most compliant air suspension systems in the world (thanks to active damping) to smoothen out any bumps in the road.
It’s also packed full of tech, including an 8K 31-inch ‘cinema screen’ that folds down from the ceiling for rear-seat passengers. Time to hire that chauffeur?
10. Ford Mustang Mach-E – 372 miles
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Whatever your views on Ford putting the Mustang badge on its large full-on electric SUV, there’s no doubting that you can go a long way in it.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E comes with various electric motor and battery options, but the one you want if you regularly do longer trips is the 88kWh battery and single motor, which Ford claims will get you a lengthy 379 miles between charging stops.
Sure, that number might shrink if you’re using the heating or the air-con, but it’s still good enough to land Ford’s spacious entry high up our list.
Keep an eye out for used Ford options as well – they’re perfect for making savings.
