Rating of electric vehicles by maximum range in 2025
Top Electric Vehicles by Maximum Range (EPA Miles per Charge), 2025
Range is the headline metric people remember, but it’s only meaningful when you know which rating you’re reading, which configuration earned it, and what the number can and can’t predict on real trips. This ranking uses the U.S. EPA-rated range (miles per full charge) and lists the best-rated configurations available for 2025.
The EPA range label is the closest thing the U.S. has to a standardized “one number” for EV distance. It’s produced from controlled test cycles and then adjusted to represent typical driving. That makes it far more comparable than marketing claims, but still not a guarantee.
EPA miles per charge is a consistent yardstick for comparing EVs, while your real-world results will move with speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tires, payload, and HVAC use.
- One metric: maximum EPA-rated range (miles) for an available 2025 configuration.
- Configuration-aware: when range differs by wheels/drivetrain/battery, we pick the best-rated option for that vehicle/trim family.
- Ranking rule: sorted strictly from highest to lowest EPA miles; ties share the same value but keep distinct rows.
- Why this matters: many “table errors” happen when a mid-table row is pasted later and not re-sorted—this page prevents that.
Real trip performance depends on charging speed, station density, route planning, and driver habits. But when people ask “How far can it go?”, the EPA label is the cleanest starting point. The trick is to treat the number as a baseline and then adjust for your conditions: high speed on the interstate, winter temperature, roof racks, heavy loads, or repeated short trips.
- If you road-trip often: use range to reduce stop frequency, then verify fast-charging curve and real charging reliability.
- If you commute: range above your weekly needs increases convenience, but a solid home charger matters more.
- If you tow or carry heavy loads: expect a major gap from EPA; prioritize battery size + cooling + charging network access.
Note: This article is informational and focuses on ranking clarity. Always verify the exact trim, wheel size, and model year before purchase.
Sorted strictly by maximum EPA-rated miles per full charge. If a vehicle offers multiple configurations, this table lists the highest-range setup for that row’s vehicle/trim. The chart below visualizes the Top 10.
| Rank | Vehicle (2025) | Body | EPA range (mi) | Config notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucid Air Grand TouringBest EPA configuration | Sedan | 512 mi | 19" wheels (highest-rated setup). |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado EV (WT Max Range)Max-range configuration | Pickup | 492 mi | EPA-estimated max range for the WT Max Range package. |
| 3 | Lucid Air SapphireHigh-performance, long range | Sedan | 427 mi | EPA-estimated range for the Sapphire configuration. |
| 4 | Rivian R1T Dual (Max battery)Max battery, dual-motor | Pickup | 420 mi | Max battery in Dual configuration (best-rated setup). |
| 5 | Lucid Air Pure (RWD)Efficiency-focused Lucid trim | Sedan | 420 mi | 19" wheels (highest-rated setup for Pure). |
| 6 | Rivian R1S Dual (Max battery)Long-range EV SUV | SUV | 410 mi | Max battery in Dual configuration (best-rated setup). |
| 7 | Lucid Air Touring (AWD)Touring, highest-rated wheels | Sedan | 406 mi | 19" wheels (highest-rated setup for Touring). |
| 8 | Tesla Model SLong-range flagship sedan | Sedan | 402 mi | EPA-est. max range configuration (as reported for 2025). |
| 9 | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+Luxury sedan, high EPA range | Sedan | 390 mi | EQS 450+ EPA estimate referenced for 2025 update/testing. |
| 10 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range (RWD)Best-range Model 3 configuration | Sedan | 363 mi | Long Range RWD (highest-rated configuration for 2025). |
| 11 | Hyundai IONIQ 6 SE Long Range (RWD)Ultra-efficient sedan | Sedan | 361 mi | SE Long Range RWD (highest-rated IONIQ 6 setup). |
| 12 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range (AWD)Dual-motor alternative | Sedan | 346 mi | Long Range AWD configuration (EPA estimate for 2025). |
| 13 | Tesla Model Y Long Range (RWD)Best-range Model Y configuration | SUV | 337 mi | Long Range RWD (highest EPA estimate cited for 2025). |
| 14 | Tesla Model XLuxury electric SUV | SUV | 335 mi | EPA-est. range shown on Model X specs (current listing). |
| 15 | Chevrolet Blazer EV RS (RWD)Long-range midsize SUV | SUV | 334 mi | RS RWD configuration (EPA-est. max range cited). |
| 16 | Cadillac LYRIQ (RWD)Luxury SUV | SUV | 326 mi | RWD configuration (EPA-est. max range for 2025 cited). |
| 17 | BMW iX xDrive50Large EV SUV | SUV | 324 mi | EPA estimate referenced for iX (xDrive50). |
| 18 | Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium (ER, RWD)Extended-range battery | SUV | 320 mi | Premium model with extended-range battery + RWD (320 mi cited). |
| 19 | Chevrolet Equinox EV (FWD)Mainstream long-range SUV | SUV | 319 mi | FWD models: EPA-estimated 319 miles. |
| 20 | Kia EV6 Wind (RWD)Best-range EV6 setup cited | Crossover | 319 mi | Wind RWD configuration: EPA-est. 319 miles (as listed). |
| 21 | Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE (RWD)Efficient crossover | Crossover | 318 mi | SE RWD configuration: EPA-est. 318 miles (as cited). |
| 22 | BMW i4 eDrive40Long-range electric sedan | Sedan | 318 mi | eDrive40 configuration cited at 318 miles EPA-est. |
| 23 | Acura ZDX (RWD)Ultium-based luxury SUV | SUV | 313 mi | Acura cites an available 313-mile EPA range rating. |
| 24 | Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+Luxury sedan | Sedan | 308 mi | EPA estimate for base EQE 350+ cited at 308 miles. |
| 25 | Honda Prologue (FWD)Single-motor front-drive | SUV | 308 mi | FWD configuration: EPA-est. 308 miles (max for 2025). |
The table is sorted numerically by EPA miles. If you add or edit a row, re-check that no higher number appears below lower numbers. This prevents the common “one row pasted at the end” mistake.
The chart uses the same dataset as the table (no external data calls). It’s sized with a fixed-height container to avoid “infinite height” layout bugs.
A high EPA number is valuable, but it’s not the only factor that determines how “easy” an EV is to live with. Think of range as your buffer. More buffer reduces charging frequency and makes detours less stressful. But the time cost of long trips is often dominated by charging speed and how consistently the car holds a strong charging rate.
- What is your typical driving day? If your daily use is 25–60 miles, almost any EV covers it; range becomes convenience, not necessity.
- How often do you road-trip? Road-trippers benefit from both range and fast charging—especially a stable curve from ~10% to ~70%.
- Do you charge at home? Home charging is the biggest quality-of-life upgrade. A slightly lower-range EV with reliable home charging can feel “better” than a long-range EV without it.
If you drive fast on the highway, face winter temperatures, or carry heavy cargo, expect a meaningful drop from EPA. On the other hand, mild temperatures, moderate speed, and steady driving can land you closer to the label—and sometimes above it.
Wheels and tires change rolling resistance and aerodynamics. That’s why the same model can publish different EPA values. For ranking integrity, the table above is intentionally strict: numbers are sorted so that a “377 mi” row can’t end up below “318 mi.” This is the exact issue that breaks many “Top range EVs” pages.
- Kia EV9 Light Long Range — 304 mi (EPA estimate cited for the long-range version).
- Nissan Ariya Venture+ — up to 304 mi (EPA estimate cited for best-range configuration).
- Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (RWD) — 291 mi (EPA estimate for 2025).
The label represents a combined figure derived from standardized test cycles. It’s not a pure highway number. If you spend most of your time at high freeway speeds, expect lower results than the label.
Because trip time depends on charging stops and charging rate. A vehicle that charges quickly and reliably can keep total travel time competitive even with a modestly lower EPA number.
Not automatically. If you have reliable home charging and your daily driving is modest, a mid-range EV can be the smarter value. The best choice is the one that matches your charging reality, climate, and typical trip profile.
Primary pages and spec references used to compile the EPA-range figures and configuration notes.
- Lucid Motors — official site (Air range/spec pages & PDFs)
- Lucid Air Grand Touring — technical specifications (PDF/source page)
- Lucid Air Touring — technical specifications (PDF/source page)
- Lucid Air Pure — official trim page (range claims/spec references)
- Lucid Air Sapphire — official trim page (range claims/spec references)
- Rivian — battery options & range (R1T/R1S Max: 420/410)
- Rivian R1S — official page (range options)
- Chevrolet / GM Media — Silverado EV range announcements
- Chevrolet Equinox EV — official range page (319 mi FWD)
- Chevrolet Blazer EV — official range/spec page
- Cadillac LYRIQ — official range/spec page
- Tesla Model X — official EPA range specs
- Car and Driver — 2025 Tesla Model S (range reference)
- Car and Driver — 2025 Tesla Model 3 (363/346 range reference)
- Car and Driver — 2025 Tesla Model Y (range references)
- Hyundai USA — IONIQ 6 (range positioning)
- Honda Newsroom — 2025 Prologue (308-mile EPA range)
- Acura — ZDX (313-mile EPA range rating)
- Ford — Mustang Mach-E (320-mile Premium ER RWD reference)
- Car and Driver — 2025 BMW iX (324-mile range reference)
- Car and Driver — BMW i4 (eDrive40 range reference)
- Edmunds — 2025 Mercedes EQE (308-mile EQE 350+ reference)
- Edmunds — 2025 Mercedes EQS (390-mile EQS 450+ reference)
