10 of the best long-range electric vehicles

10 of the longest-range electric cars to lease in the UK

TL;DR: What are the longest-range electric cars in the UK?

The electric cars with the longest WLTP Comb ranges currently available to lease in the UK are the BMW iX3 (500 miles), DS No.8 (446 miles), Vauxhall Grandland Electric (425 miles), VW ID.7 Tourer (422 miles), Peugeot E-5008 (413 miles), Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback (406 miles), Tesla Model Y (391 miles), Polestar 4 (385 miles), BYD SEAL (354 miles), and MG S6 (329 miles). 

The BMW iX3 leads on both range and charging speed, while the Peugeot E-5008 is the only seven-seater in the group. 

For the simplest long distance charging experience, the Tesla Model Y’s Supercharger network gives it the practical edge that goes beyond its official range figure alone.

Range anxiety has had a good run

In the early days of electric motoring – when 100 miles felt ambitious and public charging was about as reliable as a British summer – it made complete sense to worry.

But times have changed.

The cars in this guide can travel further on a full charge than most people drive in a week.

99% of car journeys in England are under 100 miles. The average daily drive is around 20 to 25 miles. Even the shortest-range car on this list could do two weeks' worth of commuting without needing to be plugged in.

So, if the thought of running out of charge has been putting you off making the switch, think again.

We’ve pulled together 10 of the longest-range vehicles on the market, so you can compare them in one place and find the right one for your life.

WLTP vs real-world range: What the numbers mean

Every range figure in this article is quoted to WLTP Comb – which stands for Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure Combined.

It’s the standardised test used across the UK and EU to measure electric car (EV) range under controlled conditions, and it’s the number you’ll see on every manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Real-world range will be lower.

You’ll typically see around 10-20% less in mixed everyday driving, and up to 30% less on cold winter motorway runs where the heater’s working hard and you’re holding a steady 70mph.

If you want a solid starting point for your real-world range, take the WLTP Comb figure, knock around 20% off, and go from there.

Every car on this list will handle your daily driving without a second thought. Most will handle long motorway runs without breaking a sweat either.

At a glance: 10 of the longest-range EVs available to lease in the UK

BMW iX3

Max range: 500 miles (WLTP Comb)

The BMW iX3 won What Car?’s Car of the Year for 2026, and the range figure alone tells you why it leads this list.

Five hundred miles on a single charge – the furthest of any electric vehicle currently available to lease in the UK – built on BMW’s new Neue Klasse EV platform and powered by a 108.7kWh battery.

That platform brings more than just an unbelievable range.

The iX3 is the first BMW built on 800V architecture, which means it supports charging at up to 400kW. 

Find an 800V charger, and a 10-80% top-up takes a measly 20 minutes. 

Inside, the BMW iX3 boasts impressive rear passenger space, a 520-litre boot, a 58-litre storage area under the bonnet, and BMW’s latest iDrive software on a 17.9-inch touchscreen.

Best for: Covering serious mileage with nothing left to prove

DS No.8

Max range: 446 miles (WLTP Comb)

DS positions the No.8 as its flagship, and the range credentials do some heavy lifting in making that case. 

The DS No.8 sits somewhere between a sleek fastback and a premium crossover – angular, distinctive, and unmistakably French.

Inside, expect striking materials and colour combinations that makes the usual sea of black plastic feel a long way away, plus heated and ventilated seats, a head-up display, and a 620-litre boot with a wide hatchback-style opening that makes loading easier than the shape might suggest.

Fast charging runs up to 160kW, with a 10-80% top-up taking around 30 minutes.

Best for: Making an entrance, with the range to match

Vauxhall Grandland Electric

Max range: 425 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Vauxhall Grandland Electric is the car that completes Vauxhall’s all-electric line-up – and they’ve kept the biggest range for last.

The Long Range version, with its 97kWh battery, delivers 425 miles. 

Inside, the Grandland Electric is a refreshingly sensible place to spend time. Physical buttons for the climate controls – a detail that feels increasingly rare and is appreciated on a long drive – sit alongside a 550-litre boot, a refrigerated cubby under the central armrest, and plenty of standard kit.

Matrix LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, and 19-inch alloys are all included from the off.

Rapid charging tops out at 160kW, with a 20-80% top-up taking around 30 minutes.

Best for: Family trips where range is the priority and reliability matters

Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

Max range: 422 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer has the largest boot in the electric estate class at 605 litres, a long official range, and motorway manners that make the miles disappear.

The Pro S variant, with its 86kWh battery, delivers that headline 422-mile figure. The entry-level Pro with a 77kWh battery still manages 372 miles (WLTP Comb), and both charge at up to 200kW, with a 10-80% top-up taking around 26 minutes.

The interior is well finished throughout.

Front seats with electric adjustment, lumbar support and a massaging function as standard; three-zone climate control; a 360-degree camera; and VW’s Park Assist Plus. 

Six-footers will find plenty of room front and rear, and the rear middle seat benefits from a completely flat floor.

Best for: Long-distance family comfort with the boot space to match

Peugeot E-5008

Max range: 413 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Peugeot E-5008 does something most electric cars on this list can’t; it carries seven people.

And it does so without the trade-off of a ruined range figure.

The Long Range model – with its 98kWh battery – delivers 413 miles, making it the longest-range electric seven-seater currently available in the UK.

Those seven seats come as standard across the range, and accessing the third row requires no gymnastics – the middle row tilts forward and slides easily to let passengers in.

In five-seat mode, the boot stretches to a cavernous 916 litres. In seven-seat mode, it dips to a still usable 348 litres, though there’s clever underfloor storage to compensate. The interior is built around a striking 21-inch LED panel spanning the width of the dash, and the overall quality is strong throughout.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality lets you power external devices directly from the car’s battery. Rapid charging runs at up to 160kW, with a 20-80% charge taking around 30 minutes.

Best for: Families who need seven seats and aren’t willing to sacrifice on range

Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback

Max range: 406 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback puts serious range into a shape you’ll want to display on your drive.

The coupé roofline isn’t just for aesthetics – it slips through the air more efficiently than the standard Q6 e-tron SUV, which is part of why the Sport Performance variant of the Sportback manages 406 miles from its 94.9kWh battery.

The charging story is the other headline.

At 260kW maximum, the Sportback is one of the fastest-charging cars on the list, with a 0-80% charge taking around 22 minutes at a rapid charger.

Inside, a 14.5-inch touchscreen pairs with an 11.9-inch Virtual Cockpit display to form a curved widescreen setup that spans most of the dashboard. 

Heated front seats come as standard, the 511-litre boot is a decent size given the sloping roofline, and the rear glass area stays remarkably clear.

Best for: Style-conscious drivers who charge fast and go far

Tesla Model Y

Max range: 391 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Tesla Model Y is one of the best-selling electric cars in the world, and a significant recent update – producing a quieter, better-equipped car with improved ride – has kept it at the front of the conversation.

The Long Range AWD delivers 391 miles from a 79kWh battery. The Long Range RWD manages 387 (WLTP Comb).

What separates the Model Y on a long journey isn’t just the range – it’s also the Supercharger network. 

Tesla’s charging infrastructure remains one of the most reliable in the UK, charges at up to 250kW, and – because the car communicates with the network – tells you how busy a charging location is before you arrive.

The Model Y is also one of the most practical electric SUVs on the market, with nine carry-on suitcases fitting in the 854-litre boot, plus one in the frunk.

Sometimes, it is true what they say: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Best for: The simplest, most reliable charging experience on the road

Polestar 4

Max range: 385 miles (WLTP Comb)

The Polestar 4 makes you look twice – partly because of how good it looks, and partly because there’s no rear window.

In its place, a comprehensive camera system feeds a digital rearview mirror, freeing the designers to push the roofline down and maximise rear headroom in the process. 

Once you’ve adjusted to glancing at a screen instead of glass, you barely notice it’s missing.

And that rear passenger space? Palatial.

The Long Range Single Motor delivers 385 miles from a 94kWh battery, charges at up to 200kW (10-80% in around 30 minutes), and handles with more precision and confidence than the faster dual-motor version.

The interior is impeccably built, with innovative 3D-knit fabric, ambient lighting in 10 colours inspired by the solar system, and wonderfully supportive front seats.

Best for: Premium quality and real range credentials in a package that does things differently

BYD SEAL

Max range: 354 miles (WLTP Comb)

BYD is the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer by volume, and the SEAL is the car that explains the global momentum behind the brand.

A premium electric saloon with a rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera system where you can drag your finger around a virtual version of the car to see what’s lurking around the corners, heated and ventilated front seats, and a five-star Euro NCAP rating.

The Long Range variant delivers 354 miles from an 82.5kWh battery.

It’s rear-wheel drive; if you want four-wheel drive, the Excellent AWD trades some range (323 miles WLTP Comb) for a 3.8-second 0-62mph time.

The 400-litre boot has a narrow saloon-style opening – not ideal for a big buggy, but the 53-litre front boot gives you a space to stash the chargers to get them out the way.

Maximum charging speed is 150kW, with 10-80% taking around 38 minutes.

Best for: Premium saloon quality and genuine range at a price that makes sense

MG S6

Max range: 329 miles (WLTP Comb)

The MG S6 is the value-led option on this list, and it earns its place.

A large electric SUV with a 329-mile range, a spacious interior, a 124-litre under-bonnet boot, a five-star Euro NCAP rating, physical climate controls, and rear visibility that’s better than most rivals.

And all for a price that undercuts those same competitors.

The Longe Range uses a 74.3kWh battery and a single 241bhp rear-wheel drive motor, covering 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds. 

Maximum charging speed is 144kW, with a 10-80% top-up taking around 35 minutes.

Inside, the MG S6 is wide enough for three rear passengers to sit without negotiating elbow room, and a flat floor means the middle seat is a more tolerable place to spend a long journey than in most rivals.

And the seven-year/80,000-mile warranty is one of the longest offered by any manufacturer – you’ll be covered for your entire lease, no matter whether it’s a three-year contract or a five-year one.

Best for: Maximum space and range for the money

Finding the right range for your life

The right amount of range depends on how you drive – not how impressive a number looks on a comparison table.

Commuters and city drivers

Any car on this list will handle a full week of urban driving without charging.

Even the MG S6 at 329 miles covers the average UK commute more than a dozen times on a single charge. If you rarely leave town, the lower end of this list is often the better-value lease.

Families

The Peugeot E-5008 is the obvious starting point if you need seven seats.

For five-seat family driving with serious boot space, the VW ID.7 Tourer (605 litres) and Vauxhall Grandland Electric (550 litres) are hard to beat.

Regular motorway drivers

Range drops fastest at motorway speeds in cold weather.

If you regularly cover London to Manchester, Edinburgh, or further, focus on the top section of this list: The BMW iX3, DS No.8, and Vauxhall Grandland Electric all have real-world ranges that comfortably handle the routes most UK drivers will ever need.

Fast-charging matters here too – the Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback’s 260kW capability means minimal time off the road.

Those new to electric driving

The Tesla Model Y’s Supercharger network removes most of the planning friction from long trips.

If you want a car that makes the switch feel effortless from the off, that’s where to start.

The case for going electric

Every car on this list reflects where electric driving is in 2026.

Whether you’re drawn to the BMW iX3’s record-breaking range, the Peugeot E-5008’s seven-seat practicality, the Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback’s combination of fast charging and coupé styling, or simply the value of the MG S6, there’s a long-range electric car here that will fit your lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the longest-range electric car to lease in the UK?

The BMW iX3 currently leads the field with an official range of 500 miles (WLTP Comb) from its 108.7kWh battery.

In real-world motorway driving, expect around 380-400 miles.

What does WLTP range mean for an electric car?

WLTP stands for Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure – the standardised test used across the UK and EU to measure electric vehicle range.

Testing takes place under controlled conditions, so real-world range is typically 10-20% lower in mixed everyday driving, and can be up to 30% lower on really cold motorway journeys.

Which electric cars have over 400 miles of range in the UK?

Six cars on this list exceed 400 miles (WLTP Comb): The BMW iX3 (500 miles), DS No.8 (446 miles), Vauxhall Grandland Electric (425 miles), VW ID.7 Tourer (422 miles), Peugeot E-5008 (413 miles), and Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback (406 miles).