We researched all of the fully-electric vehicles that are on sale today to find the five models with the best EV range. Its no surprise Tesla’s vehicles dominate the range conversation, as all four models, the brand sells now have mileage numbers that easily beat everything else on the market. Because of that, we’ve combined the company’s vehicles into one spot at the top of our list.
Here are the top five electric vehicles on sale today with the longest driving range on a single charge:
Tesla: Up to 402 miles
This list could easily be the Tesla show. The brand’s vehicles have the longest ranges available today. Despite price tags that can swell to over $100,000, Tesla’s vehicles have compelling technologies, forward-thinking capabilities, and unique style.
The Model S was the brand’s first vehicle and remains popular today. The Long Range version can go 402 miles between charges. The price, though, starts at $81,190 including $1,200 delivery. The Performance version, which goes 348 miles, costs $96,190. Using the same platform, the Model X SUV promises a max range of 351 miles in Long Range trim, and costs the same as the Model S. The Performance Model X goes 305 miles and starts at $101,190.
Tesla Model 3 is best described as the company’s mainstream sedan. It comes in three configurations, a standard range of 250 miles with a sticker of $39,190; a dual-motor Long Range trim that delivers 322 miles at $48,190, or a 299-mile Performance trim for $56,190. The Model Y, which shares its component set with Model 3, is a compact crossover. Two models are available, the 316-mile Long Range for $51,190 and the 291-mile Performance for $61,190. All prices include $1,200 delivery. Teslas as no longer eligible for federal tax credits.
Chevrolet Bolt EV: 259 miles
Yes, you can buy an EV from the same company that makes the Camaro and Corvette. And yes, the Chevrolet Bolt really gets 259 miles of range. For the 2020 model year, engineers went back into the chemistry did some magic to coax 21 more miles of range from the battery pack to best its Korean rival by 1 mile. It also has the lowest starting price of any vehicle on our list, landing at $37,495 including destination. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and run on a 10.2-inch touchscreen. There’s no option to add navigation to the Bolt, and the Chevy’s advanced driver assist systems are locked away in added-cost options packages or a trim-level upgrade.
The Bolt’s electric motor drives the front wheels to the tune of 200 horsepower and is capable of an EPA-estimated 119 MPGe. Charging takes about ten hours with a 240-volt outlet, and Chevrolet says the car can gain 25 miles of range for every hour of charging. Like Tesla, GM has run out of federal EV tax credits.
Hyundai Kona: 258 Miles
Starting at just over $38,000, the Hyundai Kona Electric had the best range of any non-Tesla EV until the Chevy Bolt upped its game. Hyundai range of 258 miles is aided by an aggressive regenerative braking system and specially-designed exterior trim that reduces drag. The Kona Electric has also earned an EPA-estimated 120 MPGe combined rating.
Though it’s built on the same platform and shares much of its basic engineering with the standard Kona subcompact crossover, the vehicle was designed from the outset to accommodate battery packs, which means that there’s no space compromise inside. All models come well-equipped out of the box, with a 7.0-inch touchscreen that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, blind-spot monitors, and automatic emergency braking as standard equipment across the Kona EV line. This Hyundai electric is eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. However, be aware Kona is available in only 10 states.
Kia Niro EV: 239 miles
The Kia Niro slides in just behind the Kia Soul EV, which promises a range of 243 miles. However, the Soul EV misses our list because Kia put off the launch until 2021. With 239 miles of range, full recharge in under 10 hours on 220-volt power, and the ability to fast charge to 80 percent in 75 minutes, Kia buyers aren’t missing much while they wait on the upcoming Soul EV.
Kia’s Niro shares a motor and a battery pack with the Kona, but rides on a slightly longer wheelbase and is longer overall as well, thanks to shared underpinnings with the Hyundai Ioniq. The Niro also sports a higher starting price tag than the Kona, at $40,210. That money buys more cargo space, more rear legroom, and many of the same standard tech and safety features. All Niro models come standard with adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alerts, forward collision warnings, and blind-spot monitors. Like Kona, Niro EV is available in a limited number of states. It’s also eligible for the maximum federal tax credit.
Jaguar I-Pace: 234 miles
The Jaguar I-Pace sees itself as a Tesla rival. From its 2019 launch, the I-Pace relies on dual electric motors and a 90-kWh battery pack to send 394 horsepower through a one-speed transmission to all four wheels. The large battery delivers a range of 234 miles but demands a long charging time. Using a 240-volt outlet, the vehicle will take nearly 13 hours to get a full charge, but owners with access to a DC fast charger can reach 80 percent in just 40 minutes. The I-Pace is expensive, checking in at $70,875 after a $1,025 destination fee for the base S trim.
The all-wheel drive system on the I-Pace gives its exceptional off-road ability, something that one wouldn’t associate with an electric. Its styling and interior appointments are also truer to that of a traditional luxury vehicle.
