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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alistair Charlton

Best long-range electric cars 2025: Top 12 EVs that go the distance

Our expert testers put the longest-range EVs to the ultimate road test, including the DS No 8 - (DS)

Range anxiety is a thing of the past for new electric cars. 2025 has seen the arrival of a new generation of EVs that can officially travel over 400 miles on a single charge – enough to get you from London to Edinburgh without stopping. And when you do need to plug in, you can expect a short pit stop rather than a long lunch, with the fastest-charging EVs capable of an 80 per cent top-up in under 20 minutes.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a long-range EV either. Impressive long-range models from Peugeot and Tesla can now be had for under £50,000.

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