Top 10 Electric Cars with the Longest Range in 2022

Discover which electric cars have the best range, from the Mercedes EQS to the Audi Q4, including Tesla, BMW, Kia, and Skoda.

In the early 2010s, electric cars were still seen as a secondary vehicle. Understandably so, as their range rarely exceeded 200 kilometers, until Tesla Model S arrived to shake up the category.

What are the best ranges for electric cars?

We list here only the cars currently available for sale. So don’t be surprised that some eligible cars for this Top 10 are missing. We only consider the maximum range value, as it varies depending on the equipment. The value is based on the theoretical WLTP cycle, which all electric cars are required to communicate.

Here is the current ranking at the time of writing:

1. Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: 783 km
2. Mercedes-Benz EQE 350: 639 km
3. BMW iX xDrive50: 630 km
4. Tesla Model 3 Long Range: 602 km
5. Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range RWD: 600 km
6. BMW i4 eDrive40: 590 km
7. Tesla Model Y Long Range: 533 km
8. Skoda Enyaq iV 60: 531 km
9. Kia EV6 77kWh 4×2: 528 km
10. Audi Q4 e-tron 40 Sportback: 526 km

German models on top, American contenders lurking

The throne has long belonged to the Mercedes EQS, even approaching 800 km thanks to two efficient motors and a 107.8 kWh battery. Its smaller sibling, the EQE, a shorter wheelbase version, takes second place ahead of the large BMW iX SUV. This SUV also exceeds 100 kWh of battery capacity (105.2 exactly). Once at the top for this feature, Tesla now falls behind with its Model 3 barely surpassing 600 km. But remember, its design dates back to 2017! Its SUV derivative, the Model X, is logically less efficient, with 533 km in 7th position.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E with over 98 kWh also achieves 600 km to enter the top 5. Behind, the BMW i4 sedan, despite deriving from a combustion model, approaches this symbolic figure. Then come two SUVs from the Volkswagen group. The Skoda Enyaq iV 60 and Audi Q4 e-tron 40 Sportback hover around 530 km, sandwiching the Kia EV6. Although the Korean crossover is among the fastest-charging cars (239 kW), it ranks ninth here with a maximum of 528 km.

Top 10 Range Predictions for End of 2022 and 2023

If the Tesla Model S were to return to Europe, where sales have been suspended since late 2021, it would rank second with 652 km! Its cousin, the Model X, could also aspire to join the group with 560 km of range. Another American car, the Fisker Ocean, in its Extreme and One versions, will have 630 km between charges upon its arrival in 2023.

It will also be important to watch certain German models, including the BMW i7 XDrive60 with 625 km of range starting late 2022. Like the large German, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 will attempt to carve out a spot at the top of the table. With its 77 kWh variant and two-wheel drive, the Korean promises 610 km of range.

Also read: Over 1200 km on a single charge: another record for the Mercedes EQXX