If range anxiety is your main concern, these EVs offer 300+ miles of WLTP range. That headline figure is not the whole story, though: our ranking uses estimated motorway range and also considers charging speed when you need to stop.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
The Mercedes-Benz CLA combines the longest real-world range with fast charging - the ultimate choice for range confidence.
Top 15 ranked
Ranked by motorway range score - estimated real-world motorway range and efficiency at higher speeds.
| # | Car | Motorway | WLTP Range | Est. Motorway | DC Charge | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | 9/10 | 484 mi | ~403 mi | 320 kW | £45,615 |
| 2 | Audi A6 Avant e-tron | 8.9/10 | 437 mi | ~364 mi | 270 kW | £71,700 |
| 3 | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | 8.8/10 | 463 mi | ~386 mi | 270 kW | £69,900 |
| 4 | Porsche Macan Electric | 8.6/10 | 398 mi | ~332 mi | 270 kW | £68,600 |
| 5 | Nissan LEAF | 8.4/10 | 375 mi | ~313 mi | 150 kW | £35,999 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake | 8.4/10 | 469 mi | ~339 mi | 320 kW | £49,900 |
| 7 | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron | 8.3/10 | 390 mi | ~325 mi | 270 kW | £71,475 |
| 8 | Kia EV6 | 8.2/10 | 361 mi | ~301 mi | 258 kW | £45,635 |
| 9 | Audi S6 Sportback e-tron | 8.2/10 | 411 mi | ~342 mi | 270 kW | £93,125 |
| 10 | Skoda Peaq | 8.2/10 | 402 mi | ~335 mi | 199 kW | £51,980 |
| 11 | BMW iX | 8/10 | 426 mi | ~355 mi | 195 kW | £78,405 |
| 12 | Audi Q6 e-tron | 7.9/10 | 381 mi | ~318 mi | 270 kW | £68,975 |
| 13 | Audi S6 Avant e-tron | 7.9/10 | 394 mi | ~328 mi | 270 kW | £94,925 |
| 14 | BMW iX3 | 7.8/10 | 395 mi | ~293 mi | 300 kW | £53,250 |
| 15 | Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo | 7.8/10 | 351 mi | ~293 mi | 270 kW | £89,200 |
Longest range under £50,000
Getting 300+ miles need not mean paying a premium price:
| # | Car | Motorway | WLTP Range | Est. Motorway | DC Charge | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | 9/10 | 484 mi | ~403 mi | 320 kW | £45,615 |
| 2 | Nissan LEAF | 8.4/10 | 375 mi | ~313 mi | 150 kW | £35,999 |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake | 8.4/10 | 469 mi | ~339 mi | 320 kW | £49,900 |
| 4 | Kia EV6 | 8.2/10 | 361 mi | ~301 mi | 258 kW | £45,635 |
| 5 | Renault Megane | 7.5/10 | 306 mi | ~255 mi | 165 kW | £31,995 |
| 6 | Cupra Tavascan | 7/10 | 353 mi | ~294 mi | 135 kW | £47,340 |
| 7 | Hyundai IONIQ 6 | 6.8/10 | 339 mi | ~282 mi | 350 kW | £47,050 |
| 8 | VW ID.5 | 6.7/10 | 352 mi | ~293 mi | 165 kW | £36,995 |
| 9 | VW ID.4 | 6.7/10 | 352 mi | ~293 mi | 165 kW | £36,995 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz GLB | 6.3/10 | 380 mi | ~268 mi | 320 kW | £46,100 |
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