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Electric cars: everything you need to know
With the impending end of new conventional petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 in the UK, interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has surged. At the RAC, we're here to answer all your EV questions, from charging concerns to range comparisons.
Electric car types
Pure electric vehicles
Electric vehicles, commonly known as EVs, are powered by electricity, with a battery propelling the wheels. While EV range continues to improve, most models typically offer a range between 100 and 300 miles.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles
Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) combine battery power with a petrol engine. Because of their smaller batteries, PHEVs typically offer an EV range of 15 to 40 miles, varying by model.
Hybrid electric vehicles
Hybrid vehicles (HEVs) have a limited electric-only range, with the battery recharging during braking. Check out our guide to compare PHEVs and HEVs for more information, as well as our ranking of the top hybrid cars.
Which electric cars have the longest range?
Range anxiety is one of the biggest worries when buying an electric car. These are the EVs with the longest range right now...
Electric car | Maximum range |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | 395 miles |
| Tesla Model S Long Range | 360 miles |
| BMW iX xDrive 50 | 315 miles |
| Tesla Model X Long Range | 300 miles |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 300 miles |
| Porsche Taycan Plus | 295 miles |
| BMW i4 eDrive40 | 290 miles |
| CUPRA Born 77kWh e-Boost | 280 miles |
| Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV 80 | 280 miles |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER RWD | 280 miles |
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