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Top 10 Longest Range Electric Cars in 2026 – How Far Can They REALLY Go?

What are the top 10 longest range electric cars in 2026, and how far can they REALLY go? Range anxiety is officially a thing of the past! With battery tech improving rapidly, some new EVs can now officially travel more than 500 miles on a single charge. But with WLTP testing still favouring laboratory conditions over freezing winter motorways, how much of that quoted range will you actually see on the road? 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe! If you enjoyed this countdown, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest Top 10s, in-depth reviews and real-world EV range tests: @whatcar 🚗 Looking for a specific model? Read our full in-depth reviews on every new car here: http://www.whatcar.com In this video, we count down the 10 electric cars that can go the farthest between charges. From £100,000+ luxury cruisers like the Mercedes EQS and our reigning Car of the Year, the BMW iX3, to good value options like the Tesla Model 3, Mercedes CLA Electric and Peugeot e-3008. We also reveal the long-range EVs arriving soon – including the 562-mile BMW i3 and 503-mile Volvo EX60 – and round up the absolute best budget EVs on the market. Thanks to a £3750 government grant, find out why cars like the Nissan Leaf, Renault Scenic, and sub-£25k Kia EV2 might just be the smartest buys of the year! What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most independent and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 #ElectricCars #EVRange #Top10EVs #TeslaModel3 #BMWiX3 #whatcar Video chapters: 0:00 Intro: WLTP vs real-world EV range 1:30 Coming soon: BMW i3, Mercedes C-Class & Volvo EX60 2:53 – Top 10 longest range EVs 10:07 – Affordable long-range electric cars