The longest-range electric cars

How accurate is the official range of electric cars?

Range is one of the major considerations when buying an electric car. Knowing how far you can drive on a full charge may ease any lingering ‘range anxiety’ you have. All new electric cars have an official range in miles that is quoted by the manufacturer. This is the figure that, with careful driving, you can expect to achieve. However, there are a number of factors that can eat away at the quoted mileage figure. Before we explore the many varia…

The longest-range electric cars

EVs that can break the 300-mile barrier are growing in number – as are number of those that can crack 400 miles For many new car buyers, electric cars are often judged by a single factor: their driving range.  That's because, back when electric cars first entered the mainstream, they really couldn't go far until you'd need to recharge the batteries - and finding a charger was a near-impossible task.  Cast your mind back to 2010: the Nissan Leaf,…