The last decade was great for the EV industry. Electric cars went from being viewed as futuristic concepts to a reality that is slowly taking over the roads. However, while electric car sales have grown tremendously, there's still a large number of gearheads that still say they'll never switch to EVs. One of the main reasons why so many gearheads are still against EVs is range anxiety - the fear of running out of juice when far from a charging station.
To be fair, this fear was warranted a few years ago when EVs were still few and far between. However, manufacturers have been working hard on improving battery and charging technology, and now we have EVs that can cover well over 300 miles on a single charge. Let's explore some of the longest-range 2022 EVs on the market.
10 Rivian R1T - 314 Miles
Over the last few years, there has been a lot of hype about the Tesla Cybertruck and Hummer EV, as most gearheads believed they would be the first electric pickup trucks. However, the first electric pickup truck to reach customers was the Rivian R1T, which was introduced in 2021 by a British-American start-up.
There's a lot to love about the R1T. For starters, it's one of the best-looking pickup trucks ever built. On top of that, the R1T has a sports-car-rivaling 0-60 of just 3 seconds and a towing capacity of up to 11,000 lbs. The first R1Ts have a range of 314 miles, but Rivian is planning to launch a 400-mile version in 2023.
9 Polestar 2 - 335 Miles
In 2017, Volvo announced that its subsidiary Polestar would start building high-end electric cars under its own name and badge. Two years later, Polestar unveiled its first-ever fully electric car — the Polestar 2.
The Polestar 2 is a five-door liftback that combines a chunky and bold design with some of the familiar elements we expect from Volvo cars. Buyers can choose either a single- or twin-motor setup, with the single-motor setup offering an impressive range of 335 miles.
8 Volkswagen ID.3 - 336 Miles
Volkswagen was among the first traditional automakers to start producing electric vehicles when it announced the ID range a few years ago. The first car in the ID range was the ID.3 - a family hatchback that offers competitive pricing, comfort, and solid real-world range.
The ID.3 is based on Volkswagen's MEB platform and comes with a 77 kWh battery pack, offering up to 340 miles of range. Standard equipment includes LED headlights, keyless start, front and rear parking sensors, and heated seats.
7 Tesla Model X Long Range - 360 Miles
The Model X caused a huge wave of excitement in the auto industry when it debuted in 2015. People instantly fell in love with its fantastic design, featuring a panoramic roof and falcon-wing rear doors, as well as its ability to accommodate seven adults comfortably.
Another reason to love the Model X is its range. The Long Range version offers 360 miles of range, which is very impressive for a vehicle that weighs over 5,000 lbs.
6 Tesla Model 3 Long Range - 360 Miles
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In 2021, Tesla announced that it's working on a new hatchback that will cost just $25,000. However, before it arrives in 2023, the cheapest way to join the Tesla family is by buying the Model 3.
The Model 3 has a long list of impressive features, which explains why it's currently the best-selling EV ever made. It's stylish, fast, technologically advanced, and if you buy the Long Range model, it will cover 360 miles on a single charge.
5 Ford Mustang Mach-E - 379 Miles
The Mustang nameplate is nothing short of legendary, as it has been used on some of the greatest muscle cars of all time. So, when Ford announced that it was developing an electric version, it immediately put a lot of pressure on the vehicle to impress.
Although the resultant Mustang Mach-E is an entirely different car from its V8-powered namesake, it's indeed impressive. It offers plenty of passenger and cargo space, and if you opt for the 88 kWh battery pack, you'll enjoy up to 379 miles of range.
4 BMW iX - 380 Miles
In 2013, BMW introduced the i8 hybrid sports car to gauge how its fans would react to an electrified BMW model. The i8 turned out to be a success, prompting BMW to start working on a fully electric SUV. After many years of development, BMW finally unveiled its first fully electric SUV in 2021 - the iX.
The iX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV meant to compete against the Tesla Model X and other upcoming electric SUVs. The top-of-the-range xDrive50 version is equipped with a 111.5 kWh battery pack good for 380 miles of range.
3 Tesla Model S Plaid - 395 Miles
The Model S is one of the main reasons why electric cars have gone mainstream over the last decade. When it debuted in 2012, it showed that electric cars could also be good-looking and fast. In 2021, Tesla unveiled the best interpretation of the Model S we've seen - the Plaid.
The Model S Plaid is all about performance. It's equipped with three electric motors producing a monstrous 1,020 hp, allowing it to go from 0 to 60 in under 2 seconds. Despite being incredibly quick, the Model S Plaid will still cover 395 miles on a single charge.
2 Mercedes EQS - 485 Miles
Like many other giant automakers, Mercedes-Benz has finally realized that electric cars will soon take over. As such, the German marque introduced the EQ series in 2016, aiming to make it the best-selling EV series in the near future.
The best car in the series has to be the 2021 EQS, which is the EV equivalent of the fabled S-Class. The EQS has a gorgeous design featuring sleek futuristic lines, a dazzling digital grille with a large Mercedes-Benz logo, and a glowing pinstripe going around the car.
1 Lucid Air Dream Edition - 520 Miles
After years of supplying electric batteries to Formula E race cars, Lucid Motors decided to have a crack at building its own electric car. The result was the Lucid Air, a fantastic electric luxury sedan that gives the Tesla Model S a run for its money.
The Lucid Air was an instant hit, loved for its design and luxury features. The top-of-the-range Dream Edition may be expensive, but it's totally worth it as it offers over 1,000 hp and a range of a whopping 520 miles.