One of the most important considerations for automobile-buyers contemplating electric vehicles (EVs) is range. That's because range anxiety—or the fear that your electric vehicle won’t have enough battery power to complete a journey—is a powerful motivator. Like running out of gasoline in a conventional car, driving an EV that’s suddenly out of charge is no one’s idea of fun.

Whether or not drivers need cars that can travel more than 300 miles on a single charge is a separate question: after all, many electric car–owners don’t travel more than a few miles from home on a daily basis, so they can get away with short-range EVs that only require charging at home. However, even if we don’t travel long distances very often, most of us want the ability to do so, whether it’s for visiting family out of town or going on vacation. And, thankfully, the most recent generation of electric automobiles has adequate range to meet that demand. Here are some of the most notable luxury electric cars with the longest mileage range.

Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is the electric version of the S-Class, and since it’s a luxury limousine, members of its target audience would be less than impressed if they had to wait half an hour for the batteries to recharge at some run-down service station. Thankfully, the EQS has a long wheelbase, and Mercedes has packed a large 107.8-kWh battery into that massive space beneath the floor. That’s bigger than anything else on the market right now, and that translates to 453 miles of range if you (or your chauffeur) are careful with the throttle. If you do the reverse, the single rear-mounted motor will deliver some very useful performance, with a 0–62 mph time of 6.2 seconds. There’s enough shove to speed past any sluggish riff-raff on the highway.

The EQS is a joy to drive, and the interior is as luxurious as you’d expect, but with a starting price of over $81,000 (top-of-the-range Exclusive Luxury models cost $150,000), this isn’t a car for the masses.

Tesla Model S

For almost a decade, the Tesla Model S was the undisputed EV range king, and the current iteration is the most advanced ever, with 405 miles of range. Furthermore, the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) range estimates used here are typically longer than those generated using the more stringent EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) test cycle, so the 405-mile figure might go even higher.

Tesla also offers the Model S Plaid, which has a range of 396 miles. When that automobile comes to the United States at the end of 2022, it may obtain an even higher EPA rating. However, the Model S Plaid+, which Tesla said had a range of over 520 miles, has since been taken down from the company’s website, with CEO Elon Musk claiming that the standard Model S Plaid (“standard” being a relative term) is sufficient.

BMW iX xDrive50 Sport

BMW’s design language has sparked debate in recent years, and nowhere is this clearer than on the new iX SUV. It looks part-ninja, part-beaver thanks to its thin headlights and hefty grille, and it’s hard to believe it was designed by the same studio that created the i8 just a few years ago. Aesthetics aside, the iX is BMW’s electric vehicle of choice for the next few years. To that purpose, it has a luxurious interior, plenty of sophisticated technology, and a powertrain to match: the xDrive50 model’s front and rear motors combine for 516bhp, resulting in a 0–62 mph time of just 4.6 seconds and a peak speed of 124 mph. Meanwhile, the iX’s 106.3kWh battery is one of the largest ever installed in an electric vehicle, allowing this electric vehicle to go 380 miles between charges. When you do come to a halt, the 195kW charging capability means you can add 93 miles of range to your vehicle in just 10 minutes using a suitable quick charger.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range

The Ford Mustang Mach-E may have a divisive moniker, but it’s a solid contender among the greatest electric automobiles. The Mach-E single-motor variant with the bigger 91kWh battery option has the longest range, reaching 379 miles on the WLTP test cycle. The Mach-E starts at $58,000 in the United States, but it has a range of 273 miles thanks to a 70kWh battery. Upgrade to the 91kWh battery while keeping the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup, and the headline range jumps to $58,000.

BMW i4

The BMW i4 is a four-door electrified gran coupe with a comparable footprint to that of the 3 Series. When it was first released in the summer of 2021, it came in two versions: an entry-level eDrive40 variant and a performance-oriented M50 model. The former has the longer range of the two, with an 81kWh battery allowing it to travel 365 miles. Its single electric engine is positioned on the rear axle and produces 335bhp, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 118 miles per hour. Prices begin at just around $60,000.

On paper, everything about the eDrive40 appears good, but the M50 manages to put it to shame. A second front-mounted motor doubles power to a whopping 537bhp and reduces the 0–62 mph sprint time to a super-car-rivaling 3.9 seconds, with prices starting at $75,000. True, the extra 300kg that the powertrain adds makes this electric vehicle slower than an M3 or M4, but after you drive the i4 in its most terrifying form, you’ll see why it’s still a hit with customers.

We hope our article has helped you get to know the luxury electric cars with the longest mileage range! If you are looking to sell your Tesla and upgrade to a longer-range electric vehicle, be sure to reach out to Nahas Motorcars LLC. We strive to make the luxury car–selling process as quick and easy for you as possible!