we highlight the top 5 electric cars with the longest range, including the powerful Lucid Air Grand Touring with up to 516 miles, the luxurious Mercedes EQS 450+ AMG Line, the rugged Chevrolet Silverado EV, the efficient Peugeot E-3008, and the high-performance Porsche Taycan.
We also explore the latest electric car trends and innovations, showing how battery improvements and rising EV sales are shaping the future of driving.
Here are five of the top electric cars with the longest ranges available as of December 2024:
- Lucid Air Grand Touring: Leading the pack with an impressive range of up to 516 miles, the Lucid Air offers several variations, from the entry-level Pure (473bhp, 410 miles) to the high-performance Sapphire model with a three-motor setup, 1,184bhp, a 0-60mph time of under two seconds, and a top speed exceeding 200mph.
- Mercedes EQS 450+ AMG Line: After a facelift, this luxury electric sedan from Mercedes delivers a range of up to 511 miles in its most efficient configuration. This improvement of 51 miles over the previous model is thanks to a larger 118kWh battery, an upgrade from its previous 108kWh battery.
- Chevrolet Silverado EV: This electric pickup truck offers a robust range of 460 miles, making it a standout in the electric truck category.
- Peugeot E-3008: The Peugeot E-3008 features an upgraded battery, now offering 435 miles of range. It also comes equipped with a preconditioning system as a standard feature, improving efficiency.
- Porsche Taycan: The facelifted Porsche Taycan offers a range of up to 421 miles in its rear-drive version. This improvement is thanks to a larger 105kWh battery (up from 93kWh), boosting both range and charging efficiency.
Electric Car Trends and Innovations
The range of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to improve as battery technology advances. In 2022, global EV sales surged to over 10 million, signaling a major shift in consumer preferences and the automotive industry. In 2025, nearly 70 EV models from 30 different brands will be available in the US, and this number is expected to keep growing.
