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Longest Range Electric Cars, Trucks, And SUVs Available Now
https://insideevs.com ^ | Updated: Mar 23, 2022 at 9:16am ET | By: Andrew Lambrecht

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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To: jdsteel

“While my car is plugged in I use an app to start it up about 5 minutes or so before I leave.”

Many here will be misled by ‘start it up’!


81 posted on 03/23/2022 12:25:29 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: Tell It Right

“I agree. If you have regular long commutes, thus it’d take 18 hours to charge it up every night, then an EV is a bad choice.”

$459 buys a charger that gives you 30 miles per hour of charge.

https://www.amazon.com/Grizzl-Level-EV-Charger-GR1-14-24-Premium/dp/B082LMVSLY/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=1333708171122147&hvadid=83356831803396&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=72416&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83357111176494%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=7511_10795182&keywords=level%2B2%2Bcharger%2B32%2Bamp&qid=1648063980&sr=8-5&th=1


82 posted on 03/23/2022 12:37:28 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: Harpotoo

$459

https://www.amazon.com/Grizzl-Level-EV-Charger-GR1-14-24-Premium/dp/B082LMVSLY/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=1333708171122147&hvadid=83356831803396&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=72416&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83357111176494%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=7511_10795182&keywords=level%2B2%2Bcharger%2B32%2Bamp&qid=1648063980&sr=8-5&th=1


83 posted on 03/23/2022 12:38:05 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: TexasGator
For what it's worth, I asked an electrician for an estimate when I had him over replacing my gas water heater with a hybrid water heater, thinking ahead of time if I get an EV. He said he'd charge me $3K to install two 240V EV charging outlets, set up a separate panel, and run a few 120V outlets in my garage. Probably less than that for most people with no new panel unless your existing panel is already full.

But that gets into utilizing a special feature my solar system has that I'll use if I get an EV: it can power up a separate panel intermittently based on if my home solar batteries are charged to a set level (say 75% -- enough to power my home at night in most cases without pulling from the grid). Imagine coming home with an EV, which means it's time to plug it in, and having two 240V outlets to choose from. One is 32A and is powered only if I have spare solar power -- I might use that if I have say, 2/3rds of a "tank" left in my EV and no plans for extra driving in the next few days. If I get charge great, if not, no big deal. Or I might get charge for a while then the power to that outlet be cut in the middle of the night after my home solar batteries drop below 75% charged.

If I get home with the EV and it's low, or I plan to do a lot of driving for the next few days, I'd plug it into a constant powered 48A outlet. I'd do that knowing that most or all of the power will add to my electric bill. But if I need the charge I need it.

A system like that would probably get me well over half the miles powered free from my solar system (based on my study of driving 200 miles per week on average and my solar system having on average 2.56 hours per day with 100% charged batteries -- excess power I'm not putting to good use anyway).

84 posted on 03/23/2022 12:49:58 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: TexasGator
Can you fill up at home while sleeping?

Can you make the 17 hour drive from Boston to Milwaukee in an EV? I've done that drive under 15 hours, including the three stops for fuel, thanks to the boy's radar detector.

85 posted on 03/23/2022 12:57:14 PM PDT by Lovely-Day-For-A-Guinness
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To: Harpotoo

$1200 is all-in, professionally installed. I just picked up a Tesla Model 3 as a fifth car, and will be installing a 240v outlet myself this weekend, so my cost will be $500 for the charger plus materials for the outlet.


86 posted on 03/23/2022 1:00:40 PM PDT by dinodino ( )
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To: jdsteel
Using an EV for short trips will keep my gas vehicles in service longer.

I have a 12 year old sporty car. I am not going to buy an EV to keep it in service longer.

87 posted on 03/23/2022 1:05:24 PM PDT by EVO X ( )
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To: Red Badger

“Federal tax incentive” means you and I pay to give a rebate to someone who buys one of these. Seeing the high prices, this is not for the low-income people. So low-income people are taxed money that goes to high-income people.

Not very fair.


88 posted on 03/23/2022 1:20:18 PM PDT by I want the USA back (Government is to be feared much more than the chicom virus.)
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To: Lovely-Day-For-A-Guinness

“Can you make the 17 hour drive from Boston to Milwaukee in an EV? “

Can you go months with only filling up at home?


89 posted on 03/23/2022 1:26:06 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: I want the USA back

“Federal tax incentive” means you and I pay to give a rebate to someone who buys one of these.


No rebate on Tesla or GM. By the end of the year, none on Ford or Toyota.


90 posted on 03/23/2022 1:29:01 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: EVO X

“I have a 12 year old sporty car. I am not going to buy an EV to keep it in service longer.”

Who cares.


91 posted on 03/23/2022 1:30:08 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: jdsteel
"EV’s are great commuter cars if you have a charger in your garage at home. They are a good 2nd car and a great 3rd car. Using an EV for short trips will keep my gas vehicles in service longer."

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.
92 posted on 03/23/2022 1:40:23 PM PDT by indthkr
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To: TexasGator
Who cares.

Evidently you do. My comment seems to have hit a nerve.

93 posted on 03/23/2022 1:46:44 PM PDT by EVO X ( )
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To: TexasGator
Can you go months with only filling up at home?

My lame reply to your lame point - sure, I can go months filling up at home. I have gas cans.

My driving is well away from home, beyond the range of any EV's single charge.

It appears you don't venture far from home routinely. I do. Your driving experience doesn't apply to me and many others.

Keep pimping EV's - fedgov is very happy that you, and many other fans of the e-toys, are doing their bidding. Someday, you'll wake up with no more Roush on the road. You'll really be moaning when they control the plug on your EV. Because Gaia and Greta.

94 posted on 03/23/2022 1:52:02 PM PDT by Lovely-Day-For-A-Guinness
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To: TexasGator

Well i read those batteries can’t be recycled, and the price of electricity is not as reliable as it once was.

https://www.science.org/content/article/millions-electric-cars-are-coming-what-happens-all-dead-batteries

And then there is pollution in mining Lithium.


95 posted on 03/23/2022 2:16:41 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood
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To: TexasGator

You might want read up on that a little more.
https://www.science.org/content/article/millions-electric-cars-are-coming-what-happens-all-dead-batteries


96 posted on 03/23/2022 2:17:59 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood
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To: jdsteel

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.


97 posted on 03/23/2022 3:15:46 PM PDT by sima_yi ( Reporting live from the far North)
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To: EVO X

“Evidently you do. My comment seems to have hit a nerve.”

You need to brush up on your internet mind-reading skills.


98 posted on 03/23/2022 3:50:17 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: Lovely-Day-For-A-Guinness

“My driving is well away from home, beyond the range of any EV’s single charge.”

962 miles on a single tank? I think not.


99 posted on 03/23/2022 3:51:44 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: Captain Peter Blood

“Well i read those batteries can’t be recycled,”

For your enjoyment: https://www.shortlist.com/news/20-of-the-internets-craziest-conspiracy-theories

“and the price of electricity is not as reliable as it once was.”

I read that price of gasoline is not as reliable as it once was.


100 posted on 03/23/2022 3:55:20 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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