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EVs Break 400-Mile Barrier, Outpacing Gas Cars
18 May
Summary
- Several new electric cars now exceed 400 miles on a single charge.
- Updated Tesla Model 3 offers up to 466 miles, leading affordability.
- Chinese EVs like Xiaomi and Nio boast impressive ranges over 560 miles.
A new era of electric vehicles has arrived, with several models now capable of traveling over 400 miles on a single charge, outperforming many traditional gasoline vehicles. The updated Tesla Model 3 is highlighted as the most affordable option to achieve this milestone, offering up to 466 miles of range in its longest-serving configuration.
Several mainstream and luxury brands are competing in this range race. Affordable options like the Peugeot e-3008, Vauxhall Grandland, and Volkswagen ID.7 offer over 400 miles. Luxury marques such as Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are also posting substantial figures, with the Mercedes EQS claiming up to 575 miles and Audi A6 e-tron reaching 470 miles.
Chinese manufacturers are making significant strides, with the Xiaomi SU7 and Nio ET7 reporting ranges of up to 560 miles and an impressive 621 miles, respectively. Brands like Lucid and Rivian in the US also offer remarkable ranges, though not yet available in all markets. Experts believe these long-range EVs could finally persuade hesitant drivers to switch from fossil fuels.
