The 8 electric vehicles rated EPA for 300 miles or more

This week, Tesla lost its leadership position in the range of electric vehicles, held since the arrival in 2012 of the Model S.

The Model S did 265 EPA miles back then, broke the 300 mile barrier in 2016, and now hits 405 miles in long range form. But Silicon Valley rival Lucid Motors has entered the scene with its Air sedan, rated last week by the EPA at up to 520 miles.

In 2010, Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard predicted, when he was director of electric vehicle engineering at the VW lab in Palo Alto, Calif., That electric vehicles would have a range of 500 miles or more. here 10 years. He had only been gone for about a year.

Achieving 500 miles with one charge, with a “normal” car, has been a goal for years, and although we believe that range is a red herring when the emphasis should be on efficiency and load. , the level of buzz about Lucid’s notes over the past week make a strong argument that this is a good thing for VE adoption. All indications suggest that Lucid will also be a technology leader in efficiency.

More importantly, we’ve finally come to a point where several electric vehicles – not just Tesla’s – offer ranges of 300 miles or more. In polls for years, US respondents say 300 miles is a sweet spot for more families to consider electric vehicles.

The BMW i4, BMW iX, Cadillac Lyriq, Ford F-150 Lightning, Genesis GV60, GMC Hummer EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Nissan Ariya are all expected to arrive by mid 2022. And all predict a range of 300 miles or more in some versions.

Prices include destination charges, unless otherwise stated. And while there may be multiple models in a range that exceed 300 miles, we only list each model once. While some models on the list have yet to ship, we have limited the list to models with confirmed ratings on FuelEconomy.gov.

Also, since charge rate is just as important in making these vehicles usable for long journeys, we’ve given an indication of how quickly they can regain a significant amount of range.

Here is the club 300:

Lucid Air Grand Touring
EPA range: 516 miles
Fast charging on a road trip: 300 EPA miles in 20 minutes, on 350 kW CCS equipment
Price: $ 139,000 (plus destination not yet disclosed)

The Lucid Air is the new range champion, offering over 100 more miles of range than the longer range Tesla. While the $ 169,000, 520-mile Dream Edition lineup is an already sold-out limited edition model, the Grand Touring model is gaining 516 miles, at $ 30,000 less. And according to the results of the EPA, the Grand Touring has better efficiency. The initial Dream Edition gets cells from Samsung, while other models will receive cells from LG.

Tesla Model S long range
EPA range: 405 miles
Fast charge: 20-80% in about 30 minutes
Price: $ 91,190

Tesla’s revamped Model S lineup introduced earlier this year offers a racing-style yoke in place of the steering wheel, a new interface that can double as a gaming hub, and 22-speaker sound. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also did a lot of the teasing, targeting the Plaid + for over 520 miles of range, but with this model canceled, the Tesla Model S Long Range is the leader of the lineup and just a incremental improvement for this longtime champion. Although Tesla previously boasts of 412 miles for this model, the EPA ratings have not changed from the 405 miles displayed when the new model arrived. The Performance rings at 387 miles, while the Model S Plaid travels 348 miles with one charge.

Tesla Model X Long Reach Plus
EPA range: 371 miles
Quick charge: 20-80% in about 30 minutes (expected)
Price: $ 101,190 (long range)

The Model X remains the most upscale SUV or crossover on the market this year, at 371 miles for the Long Range Plus version. However, with this specification no longer available and a redesigned version of the Model X expected soon, including the Yoke and many changes to the Model S, the “Plus” has disappeared and the expected range of the Long Range Model X is listed at 360 miles (not yet confirmed). A high-performance Plaid version will still net around 340 miles, according to Tesla.

Tesla Model 3 long range
EPA range: 353 miles
Quick charge: Up to 200 miles in 15 minutes
Price: $ 51,190

In this set of peers, the Long Range Model 3 offers the most miles and the fastest recharge for the money. The Model 3 Performance still travels 315 miles on a charge, and although the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus, with its smaller battery capacity, only drives 263 miles, it still has the best efficiency of any other EV in the US market. , at 142 MPGe, or 24 kwh / 100 miles (or approximately 4.2 miles / kwh).

Tesla Model Y Long Range
EPA range: 326 miles
Quick charge: Up to 200 miles in 15 minutes
Price: $ 55,190

The Model Y is sufficiently affordable in size and price for a segment of American families, so it’s no surprise it’s Tesla’s top seller. And at 326 miles, the Long Range version offers about as much distance as you might want to cover in a single stint with the family. The Y Performance model also gets a rating of 303 miles. A revamped and cast Model Y to be produced in Texas, potentially featuring Tesla’s new 4680 format cells, could arrive late this year or early next year and further expand the lineup.

Rivien R1S
EPA range: 316 miles
Quick charge: Up to 140 miles in 20 minutes
Price: $ 70,000 (plus destination not yet disclosed)

The R1S electric SUV will arrive later this fall, right after the R1T electric pickup, and with its fold-flat seats, it has been described by CEO RJ Scaringe as a “funky camper setup” – especially with the outdoor getaway – oriented charging network that the company is in the process of setting up. These electric trucks can tow 7,700 pounds and feature a 135 kWh battery pack he calls the “big package”. Models with over 400 miles of range and a 180 kWh “Max Pack” are on the way next year.

Rivien R1T
EPA range: 314 miles
Quick charge: Up to 140 miles in 20 minutes
Price: $ 67,500 (plus destination not yet disclosed)

The R1T is the first fully-produced electric truck to go into mass production, and it crosses the 300-mile barrier while offering towing capacities of up to 11,000 pounds. The R1T returns to 314 miles with its 135 kWh “Large Pack” and is also expected to exceed 400 miles with the optional 180 kWh “Max Pack”. Rivian was already doing R1T pickups for customers at the time of writing and is expected to make the first deliveries overnight.

Ford Mustang Mach-E extended range
EPA range: 300 miles
Quick charge: 10-80% in about 52 minutes
Price: $ 53,700 (Mach-E premium)

In its rear-wheel drive form, the Mach-E Extended Range comes back to 300 miles on a charge, according to the EPA. The dual-engine all-wheel-drive versions don’t do as well, however, at 270 miles. One of the issues with on-road charging is that the Mach-E just can’t charge as quickly as some of these other long-range EVs, so you’ll have to do a little more planning ahead. Ford is aiming for greater reach through hardware tweaks and live updates, and it recently hinted that a larger Mach-E lineup is on the way from 2022.