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Which electric cars have the most range?

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  • For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range
  • The top-ten list contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback
  • Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs

Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range. Now, even as the overdue reality of plentiful charging infrastructure and speedy roadside charging begins to take shape, some new EVs promise 500 miles of range.

EVs got to 300 miles with the Tesla Model S in 2016. In the years since then there’s been no turning back—especially as fast-charging infrastructure has lagged, and adoption of EVs beyond California and the “smile” states has brought cold-weather range concerns

Now there’s a whole crop of EVs with U.S. EPA ratings topping 350 miles, including several that top 400 miles. In 2023, 270 miles was the median, and it may soon be 300 miles.

2024 Rivian R1T

2024 Rivian R1T

You may also notice that there’s no shortage of trucks on this list. For instance, three of the eight vehicles that top 350 miles of EPA range are large pickups. With the arrival of big-battery Max Pack versions, Rivian’s R1S and R1T electric trucks both top 400 miles. And more are on the way. The fully electric Ram 1500 REV arriving early next year is aiming for 500 miles of range with its top version set to have a massive 229-kwh battery pack.  

Getting the top range on many of these vehicles comes at a steep price, too. GMC, for instance, makes the larger 205-kwh battery pack a $9,995 option on the Hummer EV 3X Pickup on top of its $106,945 base price. That results in “GM-estimated” EPA-cycle ratings of 381 miles, or 359 miles with the available Extreme Off-Road Package. Those are unofficial though as the huge battery pack throws the Hummer into the medium-duty truck weight category with commercial trucks. 

Not every EV offering well beyond 300 miles of range is expensive, and there are some noteworthy standouts. For instance, the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is rated at 319 miles of range, and GM is now delivering examples that carry a $34,995 base price. 

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

We limited this list to vehicles that had official EPA range and efficiency ratings available at the EPA’s FuelEconomy.gov site as of Nov. 4, 2024, making exceptions for vehicles that are currently being delivered—like the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD. Vehicles for the 2025 model year were listed when possible, also listing 2024 models that are still available when avoiding redundancy. 

Likewise, to avoid repetition, we’re only listing the top-range model of each nameplate. It should be noted, for instance, that the entire Lucid Air lineup lands above 350 miles. 

EV range: weight and cost matter

Many of these vehicles achieve their range with huge battery packs that store enough energy to power houses (or commercial buildings) for days, and in pragmatic terms their battery packs cost (and weigh) as much as gasoline compact cars. 

If you’re thinking lean and green, this should definitely spark new questions about whether we need so much battery capacity and range, when many EVs are second or third cars tasked with daily commuting.

The list shows minimum price (including destination and mandatory fees) for that amount of range, as well as the curb weight and battery pack size for context. Generally, heavier vehicles mean a larger pack and more energy used.

All that said, here’s our list of the top ten 2024 and 2025 EVs with the most range. 

2024 Lucid Air

2024 Lucid Air

2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring

EPA range: 512 miles (19-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: 3.8 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 5,204 pounds
Price: $112,400

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV

EPA range: 492 miles
EPA combined efficiency: N/A
Curb weight: 8,800 pounds (est.)
Price: $97,895

2025 Rivian R1T

2025 Rivian R1T

EPA range: 420 miles (22-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: 2.6 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 7,300 pounds (est.)
Price: $85,700

2025 Rivian R1S

2025 Rivian R1S

EPA range: 410 miles (22-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: 2.5 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 7,200 pounds (est.)
Price: $91,700

2024 Tesla Model S. - Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

2024 Tesla Model S. – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

EPA range: 402 miles (19-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: 3.6 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 4,560 pounds
Price: $76,380

2025 GMC Hummer EV

2025 GMC Hummer EV

EPA range: Est. 381 miles (22-inch wheels, $9,995 Extended Range Battery)
EPA combined efficiency: 1.6 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 9,000 pounds (est.)
Price: $116,940

2925 Mercedes-Benz EQS

2925 Mercedes-Benz EQS

EPA range: 371 miles (21-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: 2.8 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 5,600 pounds (est.)
Price: $128,500

2024 Tesla Model 3

2024 Tesla Model 3

EPA range: 346 miles (18-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: N/A
Curb weight: 4,030 pounds
Price: $44,130

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6

EPA range: 342 miles (18-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: 3.9 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 4,376 pounds
Price: $43,850

2024 Tesla Model X

2024 Tesla Model X

EPA range: 335 miles (20-inch wheels)
EPA combined efficiency: 2.9 mi/kwh
Curb weight: 5,148 pounds
Price: $81,630



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