Say goodbye to range anxiety with five EVs perfect for long journeys… including Mercedes that can run for over 500 miles
DRIVERS can wave goodbye to range anxiety as a motoring expert has revealed the best EVs money can buy for long journeys.
That includes an electric car that tops 500 miles – perhaps allowing UK road users to do the week’s commute on a single charge with some juice left over for the weekend.
Alex Robbins, motoring editor at the Telegraph, has ranked the EVs with the best range currently available to buy in the UK – with one of the nation’s best-sellers among the top five.
Tesla Model 3 – 390 miles
According to data collected in February, the stylish Tesla Model 3 was ranked as the fourth best-selling electric vehicle in the UK.
Perhaps that had something to do with the Model 3’s price being slashed by £1,000s back in January, alongside a pretty substantial update – including a bold new look.
To that end, Alex wrote that the popular EV represents “good value”, adding: “The Model 3’s rather lovely, minimalist interior, vast interior space and welter of hi-tech gadgetry, make it an extremely strong electric car, and recent improvements have made it better to drive, too.”
Polestar 3 – 392 miles
The Polestar 3 has long been associated with an impressive range – with the latest model boasting a 107kWh battery capable of seeing it just get ahead of the Tesla Model 3.
The luxury SUV, which starts at £75,900, offers a spacious ride with plenty of legroom and an interior that Alex describes as “Sino-Scandi chic that we’ve come to know and love from Polestar.”
Polestar 2 – 406 miles
The Polestar 2 is perhaps the UK’s best long-range EV for the price – with the Swedish brand offering a top infotainment system with the motor along with a choice between rear and all-wheel drive from just £44,950.
Alex summed it when he wrote: “For the price, no EV will go as far as this.”
The Polestar 2 has long had the Tesla Model 3 in its sights, with the all-electric hatchback boasting classy looks, great performance, and outstanding range.
Fisker Ocean – 440 miles
Fisker recently slashed the price of its flagship SUV model by £15,000 – meaning drivers can now get behind the wheel of the Ocean for as little as £30,900.
However, the offer does come with a warning that, due to the manufacturer’s unclear future, aftermarket support is “not guaranteed” following the brand’s failure to secure fresh financial backing as talks with an unnamed major car brand fell through.
Pricing aside, the Ocean is a stylish electric SUV with the Extreme version capable of hitting a lengthy 440 miles in range.
Mercedes EQS – 503 miles
Britain’s longest-range EV was already top of the pops with its eye-catching total of 452 miles.
But, after a battery boast of 118kWh, the EQS’ official range is now said to be at 503 miles – making it the first production electric car to break the 500-mile barrier.
What’s more, the latest model has a plethora of interior updates, including the option of more luxurious rear seats and new driver assistance features.
This comes as five SUVs were recently picked out that can be bought for under £5,000 – including reliable Toyota with a reputation for longevity.
Elsewhere, a car expert urged drivers to consider looking out for a sports car that offers “a taste of supercar ownership at a fraction of the price.”