Range anxiety is an issue facing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. In short, it is the anxiety associated with running out of charge in an EV and the worry that a charging station would either not be accessible or charge at such a slow rate that it affects other aspects of our lives. To offer good range, an EV requires a large battery, which adds weight paradoxically; lower weight aids in efficiency, so many brands aim for better aerodynamics, so the products we have chosen here offer a combination of large batteries and good aerodynamics for their size. Here are the 5 EVs currently available locally which have the best range.
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1. Volvo EX30
The cheapest car on this list also has the lowest range, but with 470km of claimed range in Extended Range specification, the Volvo EX30, with its 69kWh battery, appears to offer a good package.
2. Lotus Eletre S
British brand Lotus, renowned for its small sportscars, has shifted focus to electric vehicles, and its Eletra is rather large, with its 111.9kWh battery offering around 600km of driving range.
3. BMW i7 xDrive60
Offering between 591-625km of driving range, the BMW i7 and its 105.7 kWh battery is an exceptional luxury EV!
4. Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ sedan
With a 120kWh battery and some seriously slippery aerodynamics, the EQS offers a claimed 631 to 782km range on a single charge.
5. Porsche Taycan 4S
With two battery options, namely the standard Performance Battery (79.2 kWh) and the optional Performance Battery Plus (93.4 kWh), the Taycan 4 S offers a claimed driving range of between 549 and 642km on a single charge.
