Electric vehicles with the longest ranges

The ever increasing number of electric vehicles entering the market means a greater choice for buyers in terms of price and the types of vehicles on offer.

This makes comparing EVs difficult, though there is one factor that’s important to most buyers whether they’re choosing a high-performance Tesla Model S or a Hyundai Kona Electric crossover – the distance they can travel between charging.

Vehicle driving range is mainly dictated by battery size and capacity, vehicle weight, and the output of their electric motors. In other words, the price of doesn’t necessarily dictate how far it can go.

Comparisons

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We’ve compiled a list of long-range EVs either already in Australia – or well on their way – based on their European WLTP (World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test) or, in the case of the Nissan Leaf, NEDC testing.

The actual driving range an electric vehicle can travel on a single charge can be compromised by things such as hills and the use of in-car features such as air-conditioning, though anything more than 400 kilometres should provide more than enough electrons for the average Aussie weekly commute.

That said, unlike combustion-engine powered cars, electric cars can actually have a better driving range in busy urban conditions, as coasting and braking helps charge the batteries.

Top 10 EVs on sale in Australia by driving range

• Tesla Model 3 Long Range - 603km
• BMW iX xDrive50 - 570km
• Tesla Model 3 Performance - 547km
• Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor - 540km
• EV6 RWD Single Motor Air - 528km
• BMW i4 eDrive40 - 520km
• EV6 RWD Single Motor GT-Line - 504km
• Porsche Taycan GTS - 504km
• Tesla Model 3 RWD - 491km
• Hyundai Kona 159kW - 484km
• Kia EV6 AWD Dual Motor GT-Line - 484km

All distances determined by WLTP testing.

Ranges of EVs on sale in Australia

Audi E-Tron

24

BMW i4

24

BMW iX

24

BMW iX3

24

BYD ATTO 3

24

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

24

Hyundai Ioniq 5

24

Hyundai Kona EV

24

Jaguar I-Pace

24

Kia EV6

24

Kia Niro EV

24

Lexus UX300e

24

Mazda MX-30 Electric

24

Mercedes-Benz EQA

24

Mercedes-Benz EQC

24

MG ZS EV

24

Mini Electric

24

Nissan Leaf

24

Polestar 2

24

Porsche Taycan

24

Tesla Model 3

24

Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

24

For more information about the the above listed cars, check out The electric cars you can buy right now in Australia.