Banish Your Range Anxiety With These Seven Long-Range Electric Cars

Alleviate range anxiety and enjoy zero-emission driving with one of these long-range electric cars

Want to save money with an electric car salary sacrifice scheme, but worried about running out of juice?

Making the switch to electric driving can save you money, and this is doubly true if you lease your vehicle through an electric car scheme.

Not only can you access the buying power of your employer, so you don’t have to worry about being rejected on a credit check, but you can also save money when comparing the cost of your salary sacrifice electric car to a regular personal car lease.

It’s a win/win all around.

But with making the switch to electric comes a whole new driving ballgame.

If you’ve never driven an electric car before, it is a little different than what you’re used to, especially because EVs have instant torque and no engine noise. 

But more than that, you have to adjust to recharging your car, rather than simply refuelling it, which does take longer (though with an at-home wallbox you can charge overnight and be ready to go in the morning).

Opting for a long-range electric car can alleviate some of these worries. 

We’ve rounded up seven electric cars with the longest range, so you can drive off in your new vehicle, safe in the knowledge you won’t run out of charge halfway up the M5.

Volkswagen ID.3: 336 miles

The car that spearheaded Volkswagen’s march into the electric future, the Volkswagen ID.3 is an affordable hatchback with all the charm of the iconic Golf – but with a battery in the bonnet.

If you’re after a practical company car that’ll do double duty as the family wagon, the VW ID.3 is an excellent choice.

It might be the cheapest car on the list, but it’s still very practical, with a spacious and airy cabin that is packed with all the tech you need to stay connected on the go. Combined with the savings you can make with the salary sacrifice scheme, and the low rate of Benefit in Kind tax, you’ll s..oon be cruising around in one of the best EVs on the market, without feeling too much damage to your wallet.

For the best range, opt for the top-of-the-range 77kWh battery pack (badged Pro S) for a competitive 336-mile claimed range that blows many of its competitors out of the water. 

Hyundai Ioniq 6: 338 miles

With efficiency at its core, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 provides a very good rival to established EVs like the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 and BMW i4.

Its design is not quite as distinctive as the Ioniq 5, being shaped more by wind tunnels than by aesthetics, but it is still a good-looking, very sleek car, and more importantly, it has a good range.

Anything above 300 miles will do you for most trips, and with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 clocking in at a claimed 338 miles, you’ll face no issues day to day.

And it’s good news too if you’re a button fan: Hyundai have resisted the call to cram everything into the infotainment screen, and kept the heating controls separate, as well as adding additional shortcut buttons for the navigation and the media.

It’s the perfect blend of innovative tech and old-school sensibility. 

Ford Mustang Mach-e: 372 miles

Ford’s first fully electric car, the Ford Mustang Mach-e might be a mouthful to say, but it makes for a delightful everyday drive.

The larger 98kWh battery nabs you a claimed range of 372 miles, which is more than enough for the weekly commute without needing to plug in each evening, and it’ll also make longer weekend journeys an absolute breeze.

Inside, the Mustang Mach-e is big enough for five adults to sit comfortably, while the generous 402L boot and cabin storage will allow you to tuck away all your bits and bobs. Fundamentally, it’s a very good car, and it’s already shaping up to be just as important to Ford’s past and future as the Model T was.

With salary sacrifice savings of around £300 a month available, the Ford Mustang Mach-e makes a very good choice for your next company car. 

Tesla Model 3: 374 miles

The Tesla Model 3 changed the electric game when it launched in 2017, bringing affordable driving without compromising on range or performance.

Historically, it’s been Tesla’s best-seller – until the Model Y stole its crown earlier this year - and has become a regular sight on our roads. And it’s popular for good reason.

Not only is the cabin roomy and the boot a generous size, but Tesla’s technology is almost unrivalled. The minimalist cabin is dominated by Tesla’s state-of-the-art 15.4in touchscreen, which controls almost everything. There are some unmarked scroll wheels on the steering wheel, but other than that, whatever you need, you’ll find it in the infotainment system.

And though it might take you a few minutes to get everything set up how you want, once you’re used to it it’ll become second nature, much like getting used to a smartphone for the first time. 

In terms of range, the Model 3 is competitive, with the Tesla Model 3 Long Range clocking in at a generous 374 miles based on WLTP testing.

BMW iX: 380 miles

The BMW iX is hailed as the company’s flagship model in terms of tech – it’s very different to many of the other ‘X’ models and aims to be more lounge-like on the inside, as opposed to purely car-like.

And all of that creates a plush, comfortable space to while away the commute time.

The BMW iX isn’t just comfy – it has you covered on the long-range front too. With the xDrive 50 (and its 105.2kWh battery) having a claimed range of 380 miles, there aren’t many journeys you’ll take that you couldn’t do on one charge.

And if you do need to charge on the road, the BMW iX can charge from 10-80% in just over half an hour with a rapid charger, so you’ll be back on the road in no time.

If comfort and range top your wish list, then you’ll want to opt for the BMW iX for your next salary sacrifice electric car lease.

Mercedes-Benz EQE: 388 miles

Mercedes’ medium-sized electric saloon, the EQE slots effortlessly into the Mercedes-EQ electric plan, sitting below the mammoth EQS, and above the smaller EQA and EQB cars.

It’s the E-Class of the Mercedes-EQ family, filling the medium executive saloon hole and providing an alternative to the combustion engine favourite. If you favour the low, sleek look for your company car but you’re interested in the benefits of electric driving (and like the savings a salary sacrifice scheme offers), then it’s the Mercedes EQS you’ll be wanting.

It’s quiet, comfortable and swift: you really couldn’t ask for much more.

And in terms of range, it smashes most competitors out of the park, with the 90kWh model giving you a claimed range of up to 388 miles. 

Polestar 2: 394 miles

Providing a Scandi alternative to the American Model 3, the Polestar 2 was the first car launched by Polestar, once the racing subsidiary of Volvo but now a standalone electric car brand.

And for a first-timer, it’s exceedingly good.

The interior is calm and spacious, offering you a driving experience akin to sitting in a spa in a Nordic forest, but the tech itself is very advanced. It’s the first car to offer Google OS as the touchscreen operating system, and it’s one of the most smartphone-like experiences around.

It’s also extremely good to drive.

With a performance that matches the Tesla Model 3, and a maximum claimed range that blows its rival out of the water (the Long Range Single Motor variant now has a phenomenal WLTP range of 406 miles), you’ll be driving further and faster than ever before with the Polestar 2.