Electric cars with the longest range in 2026: eight EVs ranked by WLTP range
The longest official range of any electric car on sale in Germany in 2026 belongs to the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+, at 920 km in the WLTP test. Seven more cars from this list pass 700 km, and three of them do it for less than €60,000. A big battery is only half of the answer: the Mercedes CLA reaches 792 km from 85 kWh because it uses just 12.3 kWh per 100 km, while the Volvo EX60 needs 112 kWh for 810 km.
The ranking below uses the best WLTP figure of each model's longest-range version that ADAC, Germany's motoring club, lists with a German price, plus the Audi A6 e-tron, for which Audi's figure is given. WLTP is a laboratory cycle. On a cold motorway at 130 km/h every car here will cover noticeably less, so the order matters more than the absolute numbers; our guide to electric car range in winter explains why. Fast charging speed decides how much a long trip is slowed by stops, so it is listed too.
Quick picks
- Longest range: Mercedes-Benz EQS – 920 km WLTP.
- Most efficient: Mercedes-Benz CLA – 792 km at 12.3 kWh/100 km.
- Longest-range SUV: Volvo EX60 – 810 km.
- Most range for the money: Tesla Model 3 – 750 km from €44,990.
| Model and version | WLTP range | Battery (net) | WLTP consumption | DC peak | Germany, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | 920 km | 122.0 kWh | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 350 kW | €108,635 (04/2026) |
| Lucid Air Grand Touring | 882 km | 112 kWh | 13.5 kWh/100 km | 300 kW | €130,900 (12/2022) |
| Volvo EX60 P12 AWD | 810 km | 112.0 kWh | 16.0 kWh/100 km | 370 kW | €71,990 (03/2027) |
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive | 806 km | 108.7 kWh | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 400 kW | €70,900 (03/2026) |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ | 792 km | 85.0 kWh | 12.3 kWh/100 km | 320 kW | €55,728 (04/2025) |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium | 750 km | 79.0 kWh | 13.6 kWh/100 km | 250 kW | €44,990 (12/2025) |
| Audi A6 e-tron performance Sportback | 750 km | 94.4 kWh | – | 270 kW | – |
| Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S | 709 km | 86.0 kWh | 13.6 kWh/100 km | 200 kW | €59,495 (06/2024) |
Dates show when the priced version went on sale or, for the EX60 P12, when it is due. For everyday use rather than maximum range, see the best electric cars and the best electric SUVs.
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1. Mercedes-Benz EQS V297
Longest range of all
- Production years
- 2021–present
- Body type
- Liftback
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 215–560 kW (292–761 PS)
The second facelift of the EQS saloon, on sale since April 2026, holds the range record in this list. The EQS 450+ has 300 kW (408 PS), rear-wheel drive and a 122.0 kWh net battery, and ADAC lists 920 km in the WLTP cycle at 15.5 kWh/100 km. It charges at up to 350 kW DC and reaches 80 per cent in 27 minutes. Mercedes gives ten years or 250,000 km on the battery, the longest cover here. The drawbacks: at €108,635 it is the second most expensive car in this list, and it is 5,225 mm long and weighs 2,550 kg.
Pros
- 920 km WLTP range
- 350 kW DC charging
- Battery warranty of 10 years or 250,000 km
Cons
- ��108,635 in Germany (2026) and 2,550 kg
Spec sheet: Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 350 215 kW (292 PS)
Full review: Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 -
2. Lucid Air I
Most efficient luxury saloon
- Production years
- 2021–present
- Body type
- Sedan
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 321–611 kW (436–831 PS)
The Lucid Air Grand Touring combines a 112 kWh battery with low consumption: ADAC lists 13.5 kWh/100 km and 882 km of WLTP range. Its two motors give 611 kW (831 PS), enough for 0–100 km/h in 3.2 s, and Euro NCAP awarded five stars in December 2022. The boot holds 627 litres plus a 283-litre front trunk, and DC charging peaks at 300 kW, with 80 per cent reached in 33 minutes. The drawbacks: ADAC lists €130,900 in its price table, and the car is not approved to tow a trailer.
Full review: Lucid Air IPros
- 882 km WLTP at 13.5 kWh/100 km
- 627-litre boot plus 283-litre front trunk
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2022)
Cons
- No towing allowed
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3. Volvo EX60 I
Longest-range SUV
- Production years
- 2026–present
- Body type
- Crossover
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 275–500 kW (374–680 PS)
Volvo's mid-size electric SUV goes on sale in August 2026, and the P12 AWD version, due in March 2027, brings the longest range of any SUV here: 810 km WLTP from a 112.0 kWh battery, with DC charging at up to 370 kW. It has 500 kW (680 PS) and costs €71,990 in Germany. The cheaper P6 with 80 kWh costs €62,990 and is rated at 611 km. The EX60 is 4,803 mm long, may tow 2,000 kg and has a 523-litre boot. The drawbacks: the P12 uses 16.0 kWh/100 km, and ADAC shows no Euro NCAP result yet.
Pros
- 810 km WLTP for an SUV
- 370 kW DC charging
- 2,000 kg braked trailer load
Cons
- Long-range P12 only from March 2027
Spec sheet: Volvo EX60 I P6 Electric 275 kW (374 PS)
Full review: Volvo EX60 I -
4. BMW iX3
Fastest-charging long-range car
- Production years
- 2020–present
- Body type
- SUV
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 210–345 kW (286–469 PS)
The new iX3, the first BMW of the Neue Klasse, went on sale in March 2026. The iX3 50 xDrive has 345 kW (469 PS), a 108.7 kWh battery and 806 km of WLTP range. Its 400 kW DC peak is the highest here, and ADAC measured 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes under favourable conditions. Euro NCAP gave five stars in July 2026. The boot holds 520 litres, and the car may tow 2,000 kg. The drawbacks: €70,900 in Germany, and 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP. The rear-drive iX3 40 costs €63,400 but is rated at 645 km.
Pros
- 400 kW DC charging
- 806 km WLTP range
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2026)
Cons
- 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP and €70,900
Spec sheet: BMW iX3 NA5 50 xDrive 345 kW (469 PS)
Full review: BMW iX3 -
5. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C174/C178
Most efficient car here
- Production years
- 2025–present
- Body type
- Sedan, Station wagon
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Electric
- Power output
- 200–260 kW (272–354 PS)
The third-generation CLA is the most frugal car in this list. The CLA 250+ with electric drive uses 12.3 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle and covers 792 km from an 85.0 kWh battery. Its 800-volt system charges at up to 320 kW and reaches 80 per cent in 22 minutes. The rear motor gives 200 kW (272 PS), 0–100 km/h takes 6.7 s, and Euro NCAP awarded five stars in December 2025 with 91 points. The price is €55,728 in Germany. The drawbacks: the main boot holds 405 litres plus a 101-litre front trunk, and the vehicle warranty is two years.
Full review: Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C174/C178Pros
- 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP
- 792 km from 85 kWh
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2025)
Cons
- 405-litre main boot and a two-year warranty
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6. Tesla Model 3
Most range for the money
- Production years
- 2016–present
- Body type
- Sedan
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 170–393 kW (231–534 PS)
The Model 3 Premium, with rear-wheel drive and 235 kW (320 PS), is the cheapest way into the 700 km class: €44,990 in Germany since December 2025 for 750 km of WLTP range from a 79.0 kWh battery. Consumption is 13.6 kWh/100 km, 0–100 km/h takes 5.2 s and Euro NCAP awarded five stars in May 2025. The boot holds 594 litres plus an 88-litre front trunk, and Tesla gives four years or 80,000 km on the car. The drawbacks: the 250 kW DC peak is the lowest among the top six, and the braked trailer load is 1,000 kg.
Pros
- 750 km WLTP from €44,990
- 594-litre boot plus front trunk
- Four-year vehicle warranty
Cons
- 250 kW DC peak and 1,000 kg towing
Spec sheet: Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023 refresh) 208 kW (283 PS)
Full review: Tesla Model 3 -
7. Audi A6 e-tron I
Longest-range estate option
- Production years
- 2024–present
- Body type
- Sedan, Liftback, Station wagon
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 210–315 kW (286–428 PS)
Audi's electric A6, revealed in July 2024 and delivered from 2025, uses a battery with 100 kWh gross and 94.4 kWh usable capacity. The rear-drive performance Sportback is rated at 750 km WLTP, helped by a drag coefficient of 0.21, and the A6 Avant estate version at 720 km, the longest range of any estate in this list. Peak DC charging is 270 kW. Euro NCAP's 2025 test gave the A6 e-tron 92 per cent for adult occupant protection. The drawbacks: the quattro and S6 versions are rated lower, at 640–716 km, and German list prices could not be checked for this list.
Pros
- 750 km WLTP (Sportback), 720 km (Avant)
- 270 kW DC charging
- Drag coefficient of 0.21
Cons
- Range falls to 640–716 km with quattro
Spec sheet: Audi A6 e-tron I A6 Sportback e-tron 210 kW (286 PS)
Full review: Audi A6 e-tron I -
8. Volkswagen ID.7 I
Most space with long range
- Production years
- 2023–present
- Body type
- Liftback, Station wagon
- Fuel
- Electric
- Power output
- 210–250 kW (286–340 PS)
The ID.7 Pro S was the first Volkswagen to pass 700 km: ADAC lists 709 km WLTP from an 86.0 kWh battery at 13.6 kWh/100 km. The rear motor has 210 kW (286 PS), 0–100 km/h takes 6.6 s, and Euro NCAP awarded five stars in December 2023 with 88 points. At 4,961 mm it is a large car with a 532-litre boot, 1,586 litres with the seats folded, and it costs €59,495 in Germany. The drawbacks: DC charging peaks at 200 kW, the lowest here, so 80 per cent takes 26 minutes, and the braked trailer load is 1,000 kg.
Pros
- 709 km WLTP range
- 532-litre boot
- Five-star Euro NCAP (2023)
Cons
- 200 kW DC peak, the lowest here
Spec sheet: Volkswagen ID.7 I Pro 77 kWh 210 kW (286 PS)
Full review: Volkswagen ID.7 I
Catalog: All electric cars in the catalog — every model with specs, not only our picks.
How we chose
Selection. The list includes electric cars with a 1cars model page whose longest-range version is rated above 700 km in the WLTP cycle. Each model appears once, with its longest-range version. The Tesla Model S was left out because its production ends in 2026.
Data sources. WLTP range, net battery capacity, WLTP consumption, DC charging power, charging times, boot volumes, trailer loads, warranties and German list prices come from the ADAC Autokatalog page of each named version, accessed in October 2026. For the Audi A6 e-tron, battery, range and charging figures come from Wikipedia, because the ADAC page could not be opened; no price is given for it. Euro NCAP results come from the ADAC pages, which quote the test month and score.
Ranking. The order is by WLTP range; where two cars are equal, the one with the lower German price comes first. WLTP figures are type-approval values, not a test on the road. For how fast these cars refill, see our guide to EV charging, AC vs DC, and before buying a used long-range EV, check the battery health.
Frequently asked questions
Which electric car has the longest range in 2026?
Of the cars ADAC lists with a German price, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ has the longest WLTP range, 920 km from a 122 kWh battery. The Lucid Air Grand Touring follows with 882 km.
Which affordable electric car has the longest range?
The Tesla Model 3 Premium, at 750 km WLTP from €44,990 in Germany (December 2025). The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ goes further, 792 km, but costs €55,728.
Which electric SUV has the longest range?
In this list, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD with 810 km WLTP, due in March 2027, just ahead of the BMW iX3 50 xDrive with 806 km, which went on sale in March 2026.
Why do two cars with similar batteries have different ranges?
Because consumption differs. The Mercedes-Benz CLA uses 12.3 kWh/100 km and reaches 792 km from 85 kWh; the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S uses 13.6 kWh/100 km and reaches 709 km from 86 kWh. The Lucid Air, at 13.5 kWh/100 km, shows that a large car can also be efficient.
Will I get the WLTP range in real driving?
Usually not. WLTP is a laboratory cycle with moderate speeds. Fast motorway driving, cold weather, heating and roof loads all raise consumption, so the real range is lower, especially in winter.
