The EVs with the longest range in Australia
Driving range has long been a key consideration for new car buyers chasing their first (or next) electric vehicle (EV) – after all, nobody wants to suffer from 'range anxiety'.
The good news is that modern EVs can cover more ground than ever before, and the local battery-electric vehicle market now includes several new models with range claims in excess of 600km from a single charge.
That applies to both high-end and mainstream models, meaning that you don't have to be rich to enjoy the benefits of recent technical advancements.
For example, the Tesla Model 3 sedan is still among the EVs with the longest range in Australia, as is its Swedish rival – the Polestar 2 fastback sedan.
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But neither sits at the top of the tree. Read on to find out which EVs top the range rankings in 2025.
Our range measurements are all based on the WLTP testing cycle, which is the most universal and realistic standard for EV range and allows for a direct comparison between each of the 10 cars listed below.
We've omitted claimed energy consumption, as the specifications published by each brand are often based on varying test cycles like the less-accurate NEDC yardstick, or the more lenient CLTC standard.
Click on a model in the table below to jump directly to its information on the page, or continue scrolling for the full article.
The introduction of a more affordable, single-motor variant has seen the Polestar 3 large SUV jump to the top of the range rankings in Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
With 706km of claimed driving range, the Long Range Single Motor is well ahead of the chasing pack, and it's cheaper than most of the cars on this list at $118,420 before on-road costs.
You can also fork out for either of two more powerful dual-motor versions, although both offer significantly less range.
By contrast, the Long Range Single Motor boasts industry-leading endurance at the cost of grunt – it produces just 220kW of grunt and completes the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds (claimed).
When you do finally run out of juice, the base Polestar 3 accepts DC fast-charging at up to 250kW (if you can find it), which is claimed to give its battery a 10-80 per cent charge in around half an hour.
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It's a one-two for Polestar, with the Swedish brand also boasting the EV with the second longest range in Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has a smaller battery than its bigger brother, but it still offers a claimed 659km of range – more than direct rivals including the Model 3.
It's a lot cheaper than the Polestar 3 too, at $66,400 before on-road costs.
Energy may be sourced from a downsized 82kWh battery, but the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is powered by the same single, rear-mounted electric motor producing up to 220kW and 490Nm.
At just over two tonnes, the Polestar 2 is far lighter than the 3, contributing to a quicker claimed 0-100km/h sprint time (6.2 seconds) and superior energy efficiency (14.9-15.8kWh/100km).
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The first electric Mercedes-Maybach is the most expensive EV ever sold by Mercedes-Benz in Australia, and it comes with a claimed driving range of 635km. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Priced from $328,607 before on-road costs, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 is an ultra-premium SUV to rival the likes of the Bentley Bentayga and Range Rover.
However, you won't find an exotic combustion powertrain under the bonnet. Instead, the EQS 680 is powered by dual electric motors producing 484kW and 950Nm.
At its maximum charging capacity, the EQS 680 is claimed to recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 31 minutes, while AC charging is capped at 22kW.
Standard equipment includes air suspension, leather upholstery, dual 11.6-inch rear passenger screens, a 15-speaker Burmeister sound system, and wireless headsets.
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There's more to the Porsche Taycan than blistering performance, as it can also cover a lot of ground between charges. Turbo Credit: CarExpert
The mid-spec Taycan 4S is the pick of the lineup from a range standpoint, offering a claimed 635km. It goes pretty well too, with the ability to sprint from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.7 seconds, courtesy of dual electric motors producing 340kW and 710Nm.
You'll pay for the privilege – the Taycan 4S costs $216,300 before on-road costs – but few EVs blend performance and efficiency like Porsche's slick sports sedan.
By upgrading from the entry variant, Taycan 4S buyers also gain access to heated and ventilated front seats, a head-up display, and a 14-speaker sound system, among other extra kit.
All variants in the range are compatible with DC fast-charging up to 320kW, enabling a 10 to 80 per cent charge time of less than 20 minutes (claimed).
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Tesla may have pioneered the mass-market EV, but rivals have caught up from a driving range standpoint. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The latest iteration of the Model 3 offers 629km of range in Long Range trim, less than the Polestar 2 it competes against.
However, the Tesla is cheaper at $64,900 before on-roads, and the base grade starts at just $54,900 plus on-roads.
The Long Range also packs more performance than its Swedish rival, with power sourced from dual electric motors that output 366kW, which is enough for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.4 seconds.
DC charging speed is capped at 250kW, enough to replenish the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in a claimed 27 minutes.
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They're a rare sight on Australian roads, but the BMW i7 luxury limousine remains one of the range champions in the EV space. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
This big, bulky electric sedan is capable of travelling 624km between charges, courtesy of a 105.7kWh lithium-ion battery.
The battery feeds a pair of motors producing a combined 400kW and 745Nm, propelling the base i7 from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.7 seconds.
BMW says the i7 xDrive60 can charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 34 minutes (claimed).
Expect to part with at least $233,787 before on-road costs to put one on your driveway, extending up to $260,361 plus on-roads for the performance-focused i7 M70 xDrive.
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The Polestar 4 has less endurance than its stablemates, but still comfortably qualifies for this top 10 list with 620km of driving range. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Priced from $78,500 plus on-road costs, the Polestar 4 is available in single-motor and more expensive dual-motor guises, the latter of which starts from $88,350 plus on-road costs.
Polestar quotes outputs of 200kW and 343Nm for the Single Motor variant, which climbs to 400kW and 686Nm for the dual-motor.
The former is claimed to accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds, and can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes using a 200kW DC charger.
The mid-size electric SUV's standout feature is its rear window, or rather lack thereof.
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Hyundai's Ioniq 6 sedan has been a regular fixture in Australia's EV landscape for several years, and it remains a leader in the range stakes. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
You'll get a maximum of 614km between charges from the 77.4kWh lithium-ion battery, which is offered with a choice of 168kW/350Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive or 239kW/605Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrains.
Hyundai claims 614km of range with the former and 519km with the latter. The company hasn't detailed any mechanical changes for the upcoming facelift, although the range will be bolstered by a new high-performance N flagship and a sporty-looking N Line variant.
Pricing has not yet been announced, but the single-motor model is currently available for $71,500 before on-road costs.
All Ioniq 6 models use an 800V electrical architecture which, when connected to a public DC fast-charger, allows for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in 18 minutes (claimed).
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The mid-spec Kia EV3 Air Long Range rounds out this list with a range of 604km. Earth Long Range Credit: CarExpert
Priced from $53,315 before on-road costs, the Air features a 91kWh battery pack which feeds a 150kW/283Nm motor mounted on the front axle. The maximum DC charging speed is 127kW.
It takes a claimed 31 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 per cent using DC power for the Air LR, longer than many of its rivals.
Designed to look like a shrunken EV9, the Kia EV3 rides on a variation of the Korean brand's E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle architecture, but like the EV5 moves to a front-wheel drive bias as opposed to the rear-biased setups of the EV6 and EV9.
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Lotus isn't a brand you'd expect to see in a list of efficient vehicles, but the Eletre SUV bucks that trend with 600km of driving range. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The base Eletre and Eletre S offer the longest range, priced at $189,990 before on-road costs and $229,990 plus on-roads, respectively.
Both are underpinned by an 800V electrical architecture which allows for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in a claimed 20 minutes via a 350kW DC charger.
The Eletre pairs efficiency with performance – the long-range variants produce 450kW and 710Nm, giving them the ability to hit 100km/h from a standstill in a claimed 4.5 seconds.
All Lotus Eletre vehicles ride on multi-link front and rear suspension, featuring dual-chamber air springs and Continuous Damping Control.
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