Which electric car has the longest range? Well, the world record for long range electric cars is held by a group of students from the Technical University of Munich. They built the muc22 streamliner, which set a new world distance record for an EV on a single charge, of a staggering 1,599 miles.
That's pretty amazing, isn't it? Even so, unfortunately we can't feature this one-of-a-kind car in our EV range comparison top ten, as it’s not available to buy.
According to a recent article in Car Magazine, the top 10 EVs for range in 2025 offer you between 414 and 481 miles of official range on a full charge. That’s still impressive, but do bear in mind that these are manufacturers’ figures rather than ‘real world’ results.
While a brand new model may have been able to go around a test track at a steady 31mph and achieved that mileage, you do need to allow for the fact that air temperature, battery condition, driving style, traffic and a host of other factors mean you may not get quite as much range as the brochure promised.
It’s also worth noting that the charging times we’ve quoted here are for standard 7.4kW home wallbox chargers. You can get more powerful chargers fitted if your home has a three-phase electric supply, and most ultra-fast chargers you’ll find out on the road will be able to charge compatible vehicles like our top 10 in much less time.
The top 10 greatest range electric cars in 2025
To be fair, we should point out that in our EV range comparison, all of these models are capable of rapid charging, should you have a rapid charter at home or find one out on the road. But as most people only have a standard wallbox at home, we’ve decided to quote charging times accordingly, as well as the claimed ranges. And so, without further ado, this is the top 10 longest range electric cars you can buy in the UK in 2025, as tested by Car Magazine.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, with a claimed range of 481 miles. On the downside, if you have a standard 7.4kW charger, it’ll take two nights to fully recharge the battery.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-Tron Performance, with a claimed range of 463 miles and a claimed charging time of 12 hours to take it from 0-100% charged. It’s worth noting though that best practice is to keep your EV battery between 20% and 80% unless you’re charging for a long journey.
The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor, with a claimed range of 438 miles and a charging time of around 15 hours for a full charge from a 7.4kW charger.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range, with a claimed range of 436 miles and a charging time of 37 miles every hour, which means roughly 12 hours for a full charge from empty.
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Match, with another claimed range of 436 miles and a charging time of around 14 hours with a standard 7.4kw wallbox.
The Peugeot E-3008 230, with a claimed range of 435 miles and a charging time of around 10 hours on a 7.4kW charger.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350, with a claimed range of 429 miles and a time to full charge of around 10 hours on a standard home EV charger.
The BMW iX xDrive60, with a claimed range of 426 miles and a charging time of just less than 17 hours with a 7.4kW wallbox.
The Porsche Taycan with Performance Battery Plus, offering a claimed range of 422 miles and a home charging time from 0-100% of 13 hours.
The Peugeot E-5008 230, a 7-seater with a claimed range of 414 miles and a charge from empty to full in a little under 12 hours.
It’s good to know that EVs can now go comfortably over 400 miles, but it begs the question: will there ever be a 500 mile range EV? Given the progress that’s been made by EV and battery manufacturers over the last few years, it seems like it’s only a matter of time until the longest range electric cars will do just that.
Second-hand EV ranges: can they go the distance?
One of the myths surrounding EVs is that a second-hand model is a risky purchase, because you don’t know how much life is left in the battery. But actually there are now a lot of good second-hand EVs around, and if you know what to look for they can offer you great value for money. The trick is to know what to watch out for in a second-hand EV. These are the three most important considerations when you want an electric car with the longest range and the best life expectancy:
Battery State of Health (SoH). Every battery loses capacity over time, whether it’s in your EV or your smartphone. You can usually check the SoH of any electric vehicle through the dashboard or infotainment system. If the battery SoH is 80% or higher than its original capacity, that’s generally considered pretty good.
Mileage. Low mileage is always better than high. But most EV makers offer 8-year or 100,000 mile warranties on their batteries, so a slightly high mileage isn’t a bad thing if the price is right. But do think about how much warranty is left remaining.
Service history. EVs don’t need engine oil changing, but there are plenty of other moving parts that need to be serviced, and regular software and firmware updates are also essential if you’re looking for the best range from your pre-loved EV.
But as with every second-hand car purchase, the rule is ‘buyer beware’. You may find more peace of mind buying from a dealer who can offer you a warranty than from a private seller.
The true cost of driving electric in 2025.
If you need a car, you really need to consider not just running costs, but also the total cost of ownership. That’s when the move to driving an EV starts to be a no-brainer, because EVs are definitely cheaper to run than petrol cars over their entire lifetime. There are a number of reasons for that, but they’re all worth considering if you’re still on the fence about switching up to an EV.
Daily running costs are lower with an EV. At the time of writing, it costs around £12 to drive 100 miles in an EV, compared to £18 in a petrol car.
Servicing costs are lower with an EV. Fewer moving parts to look after means less frequent and less expensive servicing.
EVs often attract financial incentives. From salary sacrifice schemes to purchase grants and incentives, it’s financially attractive to have an EV on the drive.
EVs can ‘fuel up’ on your drive. With a home EV charger, you don’t have to search for low forecourt fuel prices, you can charge your EV using off-peak electricity.
EVs get you more comfortably to your destination.
If you haven’t driven an EV yet, you’re in for a very pleasant surprise. Even the smaller, entry-level electric vehicles offer the quietest and ultimately most comfortable driving experience you can imagine, as well as intuitive infotainment and navigation systems. Add that to smooth, automatic transmissions - and the luxury of no emissions - and an EV is far more relaxing to drive than even the most refined conventional vehicle.
Talking of driving comfort, EV owners also have the chance to take advantage of the E.ON Drive Comfort app. It enables you to find and access more than 20,000 EV charge points across the UK and more than half a million charge points on mainland Europe. So even if you’re headed for the continent, there’s really no need for you to feel any range anxiety about your EV.
E.ON Next: your partner in the electric vehicle revolution.
We’re fully committed to supporting EV adoption across the country. Not only do we offer EV owners a choice of EV chargers with professional installation included, we’re also creating a network of over 13,000 ultra-fast charging stations across the length and breadth of the country to help make EV range anxiety a thing of the past.
Our Next Drive tariff even makes it easy for you to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates, enabling you to fully charge an EV from about £3^
We firmly believe that electric vehicles have an amazing future, and that EV range anxiety will soon be a thing of the past. So whether you’re an existing EV owner looking for a new tariff or better on-the-road charging support, or are simply considering a move to EV ownership, rest assured that we’re here with all the EV charging solutions and services you need for the long road ahead.
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