The developments in EV battery technology are accelerating even more quickly than the cars they’re fitted to. Ever more powerful and efficient cells are allowing manufacturers to deliver huge performance gains.
More crucially for real world use, though, these acceleration upticks have resulted in ever-increased ranges. Even some of the smallest electric superminis can crack 200 miles between charges now, helping to banish the dreaded range anxiety from the minds of buyers. Yet there are cars that will go further still. Much further. Here we round up to the top 11 cars that boast the longest ranges and are currently on sale, while all the figures quoted are the latest WLTP calculations.
10= Tesla Model Y
Designed to be an even bigger sales hit than the Tesla Model 3, the Model Y crams much of its saloon sibling’s mechanicals into a more fashionable SUV body. In fairness it has more MPV than mud-plugger, but the raised ride height and roomy cabin make it easy to drive and painless to live with. As you’d expect there’s a Performance model that packs 483bhp and a face-stretching 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds, but even the standard car needs only 4.8 seconds and combines this with a handy 331 miles range. It’s capable and composed to drive rather than fun, but with its tech-laden interior, family-friendly approach and access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, the Model Y oozes showroom appeal.
10= Skoda Enyaq iV
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