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
The newer ones have heating and cooling systems for the batteries to help with extreme temperature ranges. The good is it helps with the problem you stated. The bad is it’s more of a drain on the battery (part of the math to think about if you live up north before getting an EV).
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Whats the average price with all those together?
Right then, anyone who pays 70 grand for a set of wheels to get you from point a to point b has their head up their...
Purchase it, drive it off the lot and you lose 10% of the value.
“Will those EV’s still operate below 32 degress?”
I saw a first hand report on that one. The answer is yes. The guy actually stayed for hours in the car and braved the cold to see how it performed. I was surprised.
AND above 90 degrees F and below 32 degrees F? Physics is a beeyotch.
“Do they still have the aluminum body?.........”
No it’s made out of gold! LOL...
See my comment #17. I priced the Lariat Lightning at Ford.com, with ext range battery, and it’s $80k.
Crazy crazy!
The 1908 Bailey Electric, when fit with Edison's improved batteries, could get 100 miles on a charge.
Fast forward to today, 400 miles on a charge. Quite impressive, almost a quantum leap really, when you consider that's roughly 2.6 miles per year gain since the Bailey.
I'm convinced now - I'm gonna buy the Blech-E since it's a Mustang. Gag, cough, spit, vomit, etc..........
The base prices are insane!
Range? Generally, a person would not want to run the battery charge below 20%. Then, when charging, it takes and increasingly long time to get the last 20% of the battery charged up. Not charging at night, you generally would not get the battery above 80% or so. Listed range is 320 miles, effective range is 192 miles. And, that range drops with the aging of the battery.
Contrast to a gasoline powered vehicle. I never operate with less then 1/4 of a tank of gasoline and prefer to fill up at 1/2. Range? Doesn’t matter because I can easily fill up to the top in 3-4 minutes whenever I want.
The fossil fuel version, right? The gas V6 we have in ours of plenty fast enough for me.
I drive two - three times per week 320 miles round trip and the WOODS! No way in hell will I ever trust a battery in the areas I drive.
Yes, the gas version. I used the Ford "Build & Price" and chose the 3.5L V6 which $1,400 over the base 2.7L V6. The 5L V8 was only $800 more than the base 2.7L V6.
Respectfully, I believe that's only half right. If the listed range is 320 miles it assumes starting from 100% charged to 15% left; the stated range doesn't assume draining the full stated capacity of the battery. However, to your point, it does assume the battery being fully charged (as in "slow" charged from home with a level 2 charger) so on a long trip you get 320 miles only on the first charge (the first leg of the trip from home). Presumably you'll use a level 3 fast charger the rest of the way, which means charging to only 80%, which means only 244 miles each charge after that for the rest of the trip. (If 85% worth of charge gets 320 miles, that means 3.76 miles per percent of charge, X 65.)
And, as you correctly pointed out, that doesn't get into having to plan ahead to make sure chargers are where you need them (you might have to recharge after only 160 miles to make sure you have enough charge to carry you to the next charger after that).
“All of them expensive and the more times you charge the less efficient the batteries become over time. Battery technology can only go so far and then there is pollution involved in making the batteries and disposing of them, they cannot be recycled. Then we have the cost of the electricity to charge.”
BS!
Ten year old batteries still have 90% capacity.
They CAN be recycled.
Cost of electricity less than gasoline.
“The newer ones take 40-50 minutes to charge at a DC fast charger from 15% to 80%, giving you another 200 to 250 miles”
Tesla advertising 15 minutes for 200 mile range.
“Will those EV’s still operate below 32 degress?”
Yes.
The important question is where will we get the electricity for all these EV and, of course, how about the charging stations?
This weekend, I drove a 2005 Toyota 950 miles in one day. I averaged 650 miles/day on the other days.
Get back with me when electric vehicles can compete.
“That picture of the Electric Ford F-150 in the snow is laughable”
Why? It will be there until the snow melts and they can tow it to a charging station....
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