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Here are 30 of the longest-range electric cars you can buy in the UK today

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Range anxiety used to be the single biggest reason drivers held back from going electric. In 2026, that argument is getting harder to make. The longest-range electric cars on UK roads now cover well over 500 miles between charges — comfortably more than most petrol cars manage on a full tank — and the choice for buyers has never been wider.

Below is a round-up of 30 of the longest-range EVs you can actually buy in the UK right now, based on official WLTP figures. As with any range claim, real-world numbers will be lower depending on speed, weather and driving style — most drivers see somewhere between 70% and 80% of the WLTP figure in everyday use.

A note on figures: range claims update as manufacturers refresh their line-ups, so the exact ordering on any given week varies between sources like Auto Express, Carwow, What Car?, EV Database and Honest John. The list below pulls from the most recent published figures across those outlets.

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The 500-mile club

  1. Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ — up to 574 miles WLTP after its 2026 facelift, putting it back on top of the charts. The 122kWh battery and a drag coefficient of just 0.20 give it an enormous advantage on the motorway.
  2. Volvo EX60 — 503 miles WLTP. Volvo’s flagship electric SUV.
  3. BMW iX3 50 xDrive — 500 miles WLTP. The first car of BMW’s “Neue Klasse” generation and What Car? Car of the Year for 2026.

The 480-mile to 500-mile bracket

  1. Mercedes-Benz CLA with EQ Technology — 484-492 miles WLTP. Uses silicon carbide motor inverters and a two-speed gearbox to squeeze more out of a smaller 85kWh battery.
  2. Mercedes-Benz EQS 350 — 481 miles WLTP. The entry-level EQS still offers serious range.
  3. Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD — 466 miles WLTP. The most efficient Tesla on sale in the UK.

The 400-mile to 480-mile bracket

  1. Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Plus — 441 miles WLTP. Won Parkers’ Large Family Car of the Year 2026.
  2. Polestar 3 Long Range — 438 miles WLTP.
  3. Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV — 413-440 miles WLTP depending on spec.
  4. Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic — 526 miles WLTP in the latest 2026 update.
  5. Audi A6 e-tron / S6 Sportback e-tron — 430+ miles WLTP, plus very fast 270kW charging.
  6. Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor — 406 miles WLTP.
  7. DS No8 E-Tense — 400+ miles WLTP, a Stellantis flagship beating most Teslas on this list.
  8. Porsche Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus — 399 miles WLTP.
  9. Tesla Model S Long Range — 394 miles WLTP.

The 350-mile to 400-mile bracket

  1. Tesla Model Y Long Range — around 387 miles WLTP, with real-world figures over 300 miles regularly reported.
  2. BMW i4 eDrive40 — 365 miles WLTP.
  3. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD — over 380 miles WLTP and one of the most efficient EVs you can buy at over 4 miles per kWh.
  4. Kia EV6 Long Range RWD — 361 miles WLTP, with 10-80% rapid charging in about 18 minutes.
  5. BMW iX xDrive45 — 365+ miles WLTP.
  6. Skoda Enyaq 85 — 357 miles WLTP.
  7. MG IM5 — 357 miles WLTP, with the larger battery getting closer to 400.

The 300-mile to 350-mile bracket

  1. MG4 Premium Extended Range — 329 miles WLTP, popular with private hire and taxi drivers for its mix of range, price and running costs.
  2. Tesla Model 3 Standard Range — 332 miles WLTP — the cheapest car on the list with serious range, at around £37,000.
  3. Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range — 319 miles WLTP.
  4. Vauxhall Grandland Electric Long Range — 325 miles WLTP.
  5. Cupra Born VZ — 367 miles WLTP.
  6. Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range — 379 miles WLTP.

Worth a look for the value-conscious buyer

  1. BYD Seal Excellence AWD — around 323 miles WLTP and undercuts most of its rivals.
  2. MG4 EV Trophy Long Range — 323 miles WLTP from around £30,000.

A few practical points for drivers

For the average UK driver covering around 20 miles a day, almost any of these cars will be charged once a week from home. Where the difference really shows is on the motorway, where the most efficient cars (the Ioniq 6, Model 3 and Mercedes CLA in particular) hold on to their range much better than heavier SUVs.

Charging speed is also worth weighing up. A 500-mile WLTP figure matters less if the car can’t take a fast top-up, while a 300-mile car that charges 10-80% in under 20 minutes can be just as practical on a long run. The BMW iX3, for example, supports 400kW DC charging — well above the 200kW you’ll find on many older EVs.

For company car drivers, Benefit-in-Kind tax on zero-emission cars sits at 4% from April 2026 compared to up to 37% on the highest-emitting petrol and diesel models, which keeps salary sacrifice schemes very attractive.

Range figures are based on official WLTP testing and were correct at time of writing against the latest manufacturer and EV Database data. Real-world performance will vary.

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