15 EVs That Can Travel Up to 500 Miles on a Single Charge

Electric cars at this stage of development have well-known problems: lack of charging infrastructure, degradation of the battery, failure to operate well in cold weather, less reliability than internal combustion engines, and price tags out of reach for most Americans. However, improved technology is extending their range, with even the least expensive EVs journeying more than 200 miles on one charge.

Our automotive team has created a list of electric cars with the most impressive range, drawing on information from auto industry and consumer sources.

The cars with the most impressive range on our list can travel more than 500 miles on a single charge. Auto industry experts believe electric cars will eventually reach the 600-mile range or more by the late 2020s.

Mercedes EQS

Mercedes-Benz took its time entering the electric vehicle category; however, its EQS has already distinguished itself. The Mercedes luxury electric sedan has the most impressive range in the German carmaker’s fleet, at an EPA-estimated 350 miles per charge. You’d expect comfort and a lux interior from Mercedes, and it’s found in the EQS sedan.

The base variant of the EQS has a single motor configuration that generates 329 hp. A 107.9-kWh battery is under the hood. Annual charging costs are $750. The starting price tag for this vehicle is $105,550.

Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X is Tesla’s representative in the electric SUV category. According to EPA estimates, the vehicle gets 348 miles per charge. The three-row interior provides plenty of space, and its 680 hp propels the SUV from 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds.

It can reach a top speed of 155 mph. The annual charging costs for the Model X are $700, and its starting price tag is $81,630.

Lucid Air Grand Touring

Lucid Motors’ four-door sedan, Lucid Air, leads the list with an EPA-estimated range of 516 miles on one charge. Lucid accomplishes this range feat through its battery size (112-kWh), powertrain, and aerodynamic efficiency. The vehicle generates 933 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds.

One of these early edition Air models will set you back more than $170,000. The vehicle’s annual charging costs are $550.

Tesla Model S

The Model S is one of the best electric cars for long-distance driving, with a range of up to 405 miles per charge, according to EPA estimates. It gets props for its quickness (it speeds to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds), supercharging network, and low annual charging costs ($500). Its dual motor configuration can produce 670 hp. The price tag for a 2023 is $76,630.

Despite issues endemic to Teslas, such as inadequate driver assistance systems, the Model S is a capable electric vehicle.

Fisker Ocean Extreme

The Fisker Ocean Extreme is the first model produced by this automaker and is the longest-range electric sport utility vehicle you can get in the SUV segment at 360 miles. Among its features are its eye-popping design and a solar roof.

Drivers get maximum charging speed in the Fisker Ocean Extreme from a 200kW battery. The downside is that cargo room needs to be improved compared with SUVs in its class. The Fisker Ocean is one of the most affordable EVs, costing $27,437.

Tesla Model 3

Following the success of Tesla’s Model S is the Model 3, which ranges up to 358 miles on one charge. It is more affordable than its predecessor, with a price tag starting at around $48,000. The Long Range version will set you back about $59,000. The Model 3’s 82.1-kWh battery and dual motor design can generate 346 hp. Annual charging costs are $550, and with a starting price tag of $40,630 for the 2023 model, it’s pretty close out of reach for most consumers.

The Model 3 gets points for its handling and performance, and like its predecessor, its driver assistance systems are lacking.

Tesla Model Y Long Range

Tesla Model Y Long Range is the car company’s latest entry in the SUV segment. It has a range of up to 330 miles per charge. The category has become quite crowded, with a few crossovers to rival the Tesla SUVs. They remain the standard for reliability and efficiency.

The Model Y Long Range trim has a dual motor setup that twins with a 75.0 kWh battery. The annual cost to charge the vehicle is $600.

Rivian R1T

Rivian has another long-range electric vehicle on the list: the R1T pickup truck, which has a range of 328 miles on one charge. Under the hood is a 135-kWh battery, and the truck packs 533 hp.

The R1T gets kudos for its on-road handling and off-road performance. One of the few knocks is its smallish bed for a pickup. The vehicle costs $950 a year to charge, and its starting price tag is $74,800.

BMW iX

BMW’s entry in the electric SUV segment is the BMW iX, a midsize SUV that is one of the best values in its EV category. Its dual motor design and 111.5 kWh battery produce 516 hp, and the vehicle gets 324 miles on a single charge. Its starting price tag is $85,095.

Standard features include a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, and LED headlights.

Rivian R1S

Rivian R1S, a rival to Tesla in the SUV segment, has a range of up to 321 miles per charge. The R1S can carry seven people, and its upscale design appeals to families. The Adventure model has a 533-hp dual-motor powertrain.

Expect to pay $12.60 to $29.40 to recharge a standard R1S. To get behind the wheel of one, it’ll cost you $76,700.

Ford F-150 Lightning

The F-150 Lightning is Ford’s all-electric pickup truck. It has an extended EPA range of 320 miles per charge and is based on an existing gasoline model. It is powerful enough to tow 10,000 pounds.

Towing depletes the battery rapidly, which is a drawback. The powertrain with the larger extended-range battery hits 580 horsepower. The vehicle can reach 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, according to “Car and Driver.” The starting price tag is $51,990.

BMW i7 xDrive 60 Sedan

The BMW i7 xDrive60 Sedan is the longest-range electric car carrying the BMW banner at 318 miles per charge. The six-figure (north of $120,000) i7’s interior dazzles. The 101.7-kWh battery and the XDrive 60 helped boost the vehicle to 536 hp, and it can go from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds.

Among its features is an optional 31.3-inch Theater Screen for those seated in the rear row.

Cadillac Lyriq GM

Cadillac’s first entry in the luxury electric vehicle market, the Lyriq, is a fast-charging SUV that can go 312 miles before it needs another charge. The vehicle’s Ultium battery, at 100 kWh with 500 hp, powers it. The rear-wheel Lyriq reached 60 mph in 5.7 seconds when “Car and Driver” test-drove it. Pros include a quiet cabin and car enthusiasts like its striking exterior and interior design.

The Lyriq’s price tag for the debut edition starts at just under $60,000.

Kia EV6 Long Range RWD

There’s a lot to like in the Kia EV6 Range RWD besides its 310-mile range between charges. The vehicle boasts fast charging and a roomy cabin, and it is a pleasure to look at. It’s also fast, reaching 60 mph in a drop-dead 3.2 seconds. The EV6 GT performance version packs 576 hp.

Getting into this electric vehicle is not horrifically expensive. The starting price is $43,975.

Nissan Ariya Venture

The Nissan Ariya Venture overtakes another Nissan electric vehicle, the Leaf, in maximum distance on a charge with 304 miles, as opposed to the Leaf’s 226. An 87.0-kWH battery powers it. The front-wheel drive model tested by Car and Driver reached 60 mph in 7.5 seconds.

The Ariya Venture is less sharp-angled than other Nissans. It has a somewhat reachable price point starting at $44,580.