Posted on 03/23/2022 9:33:36 AM PDT by Red Badger
With the influx of competition derived from the initiatives of various automakers, the market offers more electric cars than ever.
Range is all the rage when it comes to electric cars and today's EVs don't disappoint. There are numerous choices out there with ample range and this all-important metric continues to rise over time.
Disclaimer: the metrics used for this list are from the EPA’s official tests. Due to the variability in electric vehicle range figures, intermingling EPA and third-party tests would convolute this list. Some vehicles, especially the Porsche Taycan, can achieve far better range figures in certain real-world tests. However, there is not enough data for every electric vehicle to create this list.
Also, if there are multiple trims of the same vehicle achieving different range figures (ie: Lucid Air Dream Range and Dream Performance), we'll just include the variant with more range. Keeping this is mind, meet the longest range electric cars available this year:
2022 Ford Mach-e California Route 1: 314 Miles
The Mach-e Extended Range RWD is the electric pony to buy if you want the most range. The Mach-e California Route 1 and the Premium Extended Range RWD feature the same technological underpinnings, but the Route 1's lower weight and smaller wheels help out its range. The Route 1 costs less, but it lacks some features present in the Premium like the B&O 10 audio system, power-operated tailgate, and heated front seats. Regardless, both are great packages, but some of the Premium features may tempt prospective buyers. Check out 2021 Ford Mach-e California Route 1 / Extended RWD pricing from TrueCar.
Base Price: $52,775 Federal Tax Incentive: Yes Range: 314 miles Battery size: 98.8 kWh
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range: 320 Miles The Ford F-150 Lightning will likely be the second electric pickup truck to hit the market. While it'll start at around $40,000 for a commercial variant, the prices will quickly increase once you tack on some options. If you'd like to get the most range, you'd need either the XLT or Lariat in the "Extended Range" guise. This will raise the starting price to $72,474, which is over $30,000 more than the entry-level model. While this figure is expensive, you'll still get cloth seats, which is quite disappointing on a $70,000 pickup truck.
Base Price: $72,474 Federal Tax Incentive: Yes Range: 320 miles Battery size: 131 kWh (usable)
2022 BMW iX: 324 Miles After the relatively long run of the BMW i3, the German automaker has seemingly changed its philosophy regarding EVs. Instead of offering a compact hatchback with just enough range for everyday driving, BMW's new entry offers twice the range, three times the power, and a much larger form factor. With 324 miles of range and a powerful 516 horsepower dual motor setup, the iX will certainly give its competition, like the Jaguar i-Pace, a run for their money.
Base Price: $83,200 Federal Tax Incentive: Yes Range: 324 miles Battery size: 111.5 kWh
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range: 326 Miles After its fulfilling deliveries in March 2020, the Model Y quickly dominated the electric crossover market. In early 2021, a less expensive Standard Range variant was released, but it only lasted for a few months. Now, the cheapest Model Y costs $52,490 (as of mid-June), but it can go 326 miles on a single charge and zero to sixty in just 4.8 seconds. Unlike the ID.4 and Mach-e, the Model Y has optional back seats, but they are only for very small kids, and the option costs $3,000.
Base Price: $52,490 Federal Tax Incentive: No Range: 326 miles Battery size: 82 kWh
2022 GMC Hummer EV: 329 Miles
The Hummer electric truck is the most capable light-duty truck offered by GMC, and its specs seem to support that. The Hummer EV truly shines off-road, with features such as Crab Mode and loads of suspension travel. The model currently delivering offers a range of 329 miles, 1,000 horsepower, and a massive 200kWh battery pack. That all comes at a price, though; it weighs over 9,000 pounds and has a sticker of $110,295 for the Edition 1 model.
Base Price: $110,295 Federal Tax Incentive: No Range: 329 miles Battery size: 212.7 kWh
Mercedes EQS 450+: 350 Miles Tesla and Lucid are almost always the only two brands people hear about when discussing luxury electric sedans; Mercedes is planning on changing that. The EQS is an ultra-aerodynamic sedan that looks like a modernized version of the S Class. Unlike the S Class, the EQS has a shorter hood, and its rear C-pillar extends not only to improve aerodynamics but also to allow for more headroom and cargo space. The most impressive feature of the EQS is its 350 mile range, which can happen thanks to its large pack paired with a .20Cd drag coefficient.
Base Price: $102,310 Federal Tax Incentive: Yes Range: 350 miles Battery size: 107.8 kWh (useable)
Tesla Model 3 Long Range: 358 Miles Quickly approaching its fifth year in production (fourth for Dual Motor), the Tesla Model 3 continues to pack a massive punch in the range department. While its price is no longer below the $50,000 mark, it still offers industry leading range figures in its segment. Its 358-mile range estimate outnumbers its rivals like the Polestar 2 and BMW i4.
Base Price: $54,490 Federal Tax Incentive: No Range: 358 miles Battery size: 82 kWh
Tesla Model S Long Range: 405 Miles If you don’t think you need to accelerate to sixty in 1.99 seconds, want to save $36,000, and go a little further per charge, well, Tesla has a car for you. The new ‘base’ Model S can achieve 405 miles per charge and run a still rapid 0-60 time of just 3.1 seconds. This is Tesla's longest range option currently available.
Base Price: $99,990 Federal Tax Incentive: No Range: 405 miles Battery size: 100 kWh
Rivian R1T Max Pack: 400+ Miles With a zero to sixty time of just 3 seconds, 14 inches of ground clearance, and a 3-foot wading depth, the R1T is just as capable off-road as on the road. Plus, the truck should have a 400+ mile range in its top guise. While the Max Pack is just a few months away from delivery, R1Ts with the Large Pack are currently delivering, and those have an EPA rated range of 314 miles derived from a 135kWh pack.
Base Price: $83,500 Federal Tax Incentive: Yes Range: 400+ miles Battery size: 180 kWh
Lucid Air Dream Edition R: 520 Miles The longest range EV on this list isn’t a Tesla, but it comes from another Californian EV company, Lucid Motors. In the Lucid Air, the firm offers four variants: Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Dream Edition. While all will offer north of 400 miles of range, the Dream Edition is the most impressive. The Dream Edition R will be able to travel 520 miles, according to the EPA. This figure makes the Air the longest range EV yet.
Base Price: $169,000 Federal Tax Incentive: Yes Range: 520 miles Battery size: 118 kWh
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A base ecoboost powered Mustang is probably still under 30k. Mine gets 23 MPG combined and over 30 on the highway. How far can I go on $22k in gas?
World's largest Lithium mine:
“Someday, you’ll wake up with no more Roush on the road. “
Then I will buy the 1.5 second 0-60, 9 second quarter-mile EV sports car.
“My lame reply to your lame point - sure, I can go months filling up at home. I have gas cans.”
Does your insurance company know you are storing hundreds of gallons of gasoline in your home?
Can you, or do you, bring extra home-charged batteries with you to go 962 miles?
It's inarguable that I will get farther down the road than you will when both of us fuel/charge our vehicles at home.
Be kind to earth, sell the Roush, otherwise Greta cries.
“Can you, or do you, bring extra home-charged batteries with you to go 962 miles?”
How many 5 gallon gas cans do you need to gon962 miles?
My insurance company doesn't need to know jackshite what's in my home. Rest assure, my home won't go up in flames due to fuel.
How about you - does your insurance company know the dangerous, though infrequent, hazards of lithium batteries, in bulk no less, being charged in your garage?
Last word is yours - I can only last a few rounds of pedantic debate.
A bigger risk is going to be all those do-it-yourself homeowner “electricians” out there rewiring their homes.
The recharging time after 300 miles can take from 8 to 13 hours, so a normal average 18.5-hour drive now is extended to 48 hours. Or better still an average speed of 19mph as compared to 50 mph.
“The recharging time after 300 miles can take from 8 to 13 hours, so a normal average 18.5-hour drive now is extended to 48 hour”
ROTFLMAO! Tesla superchargers can give you 200 miles in 15 minutes!
“The recharging time after 300 miles can take from 8 to 13 hours, “
The Lucid Air 520 mile range battery is rated at 118 Kwhrs. Their chargers go up to 350 kws. One hour would be 350 kwhrs or three battery worths.
However, charging is non-linear so they are stating 300 miles in 20 minutes.
Lucid Air owners who take U.S. delivery will receive three years of complimentary* charging at Electrify America’s extensive nationwide network of ultrafast charging stations that currently boasts 2,000+ individual chargers — 150kW through 350kW.
“ So if you are a middle class family that doesn’t live in the Southern US, and can only afford one car, EV’s are probably a bad move.”
If you live anywhere and can only afford one car IMHO an EV is probably a bad move.
It’s car #4 for me. All of the others are high mileage that we’ve owned for a long time, 2 of which were purchased used. This EV will help them all live longer.
“Thanks. I keep thinking an EV would be useful for short trips around town, out to the range, etc. I will keep it in mind.”
Very good commuter cars. As I keep saying they keep your gasoline cars in service longer as short trips are the hardest on them.
My convertible is about that old.
It’s not why I bought an EV, but it’s an added bonus.
Just how many of thes “fast Charging “ stations are out there and it still takes fossil fuels, whether it be coal petroleum fuel or NLPG to generate the electricity.
I see a fair amount of Model 3s in my part of flyover country. On paper they look good with plenty of range and supercharging stations along the routes I normally travel. The deal killer is winter driving and supercharger availability during peak events like holidays.
IMHO if you need to charge your car somewhere other than your own home it becomes too problematic to be worth it.
Plan trips accordingly.
Another thing I noticed is Tesla hasn’t upgraded superchargers in my area of the country. If they build new ones, they put it in the latest 240KW stations. Those are the ones that you can actually do a splash and go..
“Another thing I noticed is Tesla hasn’t upgraded superchargers in my area of the country. If they build new ones, they put it in the latest 240KW stations. Those are the ones that you can actually do a splash and go..”
Yeah, but.
Batteries are like BBQ; low and slow is best.
The superchargers push a ton of juice in over a short period of time. It’s hard on the battery for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is heat...especially in the summer.
It will eventually kill the battery.
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