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
Then I wouldn't get an EV if I was you. And I'm 100% against the Dims forcing EV's onto us.
But my wife and I are thinking about getting an EV the next time we have to replace one of our old used cars. One reason an EV would work for us is we have a large solar system on our house to give us a hedge against runaway energy costs for our home. The first year it's worked great -- I count it as a success. If power rates and natural gas rates go up an understandable 3% inflation each year from now on, it'll pay for itself in about the end of the 10th year. (I include nat gas rates in my math because I converted my 2 nat gas appliances into electric ones, thus not having to buy nat gas saves me more and more each year nat gas rates keep going up.) Obviously if the Dims keep getting their way and make power and nat gas rates jump higher than 3% annually, my system will pay for itself a lot sooner. I believe with my current solar system and our usual habit of 200 miles per week for commutes to town and such, we'd get about 50% of our miles free from solar power. If I get an EV I may upgrade the solar system to make it closer to 90%, depending on if solar equipment prices keep going down while their throughput keeps improving.
We'd still have a gas car for long trips and when the two of us split up for the day to run separate errands (i.e. if I have to go to the office while she's using a car for something). So I'd still grumble some if gasoline prices keep going sky high -- but not as much as if I do now with all of our driving being costly. That's how it is now for me about power rates -- I grumble only half as much as I used to (my solar system literally supplied 55% of the power I consumed last year).
“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...”
Why do you say that?
I’m sure Millions of US have $53,000 and even MORE to toss around for a new vehicle!
Oh and then you need to buy a average house (at $500K now) so you can spend another $5K to put a charger into your garage.
And if you want to take long trips you will then need to buy a gas powered vehicle because your electric one is only good basically Local:-)
I guess I should have said I’ve been looking at EV’s no more than $50K and either a crossover style (for my wife) or pickup (for me) (but not both, we’ll need one gas car for obvious reasons).
Yep...we’re very happy with the 3.5L V6. Gas mileage is lousy, but the F150 is a tank.
Interesting article on electric vehicle range (especially when running car heater) in colder temperatures:
https://www.greencars.com/post/how-cold-weather-affects-electric-cars
For those of us in colder areas of the country, electric vehicles in the winter are (quite literally) a non-starter.
Where I live, the average January temperature is 25 degrees. At night it gets a lot colder than that.
“This weekend, I drove a 2005 Toyota 950 miles in one day.”
LOL!
” Doesn’t matter because I can easily fill up to the top in 3-4 minutes whenever I want.”
Can you fill up at home while sleeping?
Headline says “Available Now” but about half of them actually are.
Just more proof the liberals HATE the poor. No way the “poor” can afford these electric things.
That is the objective.
Don’t allow the poor to spread..............................
“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.”
From 2012: “Ford’s Model T, which went 25 miles on a gallon of gasoline, was more fuel efficient than the current Ford Explorer sport-utility vehicle — which manages just 16 miles per gallon.”
Although Ford F-150 is pictured on snow, article doesn’t mention remedies for known cold weather problems with batteries. Correction welcome.
The devil is always in the details. turn on the heater and its cut in half. Black truck in the Mohave stuck in an accident at 110 degrees outside and the a/c running?
I can see a electric vehicle in my future. Short trips, plug in at night. No more oil changes, no more gas station fill ups(gas stations increasingly dangerous) But have never paid more than 20K for any vehicle. Guess Ill just have to wait for a good used one with a new battery. Until then, just drive my diesel VW that gets 50MPG in to the ground. Will be many years Im sure.
Sorry don’t have $50,000-$100,000 to waste. By the way, what is the per mile federal and state tax going to be?
EVs require 13 minerals from 13 supply chains running through 60 countries. Half of them go through Russia.
Those people will be exempt cause the are saving the earth.
Sounds well thought out...
Shove them all.
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