Word is out that UK EV buyers aren’t quite as focused on range as they used to be, but it’s naturally still important. The good news is that the maximum potential distance that all new electric cars can travel between charges gets better every year.
The top end of the EV market is still where you’ll find those which will travel the furthest, and they’re usually the largest cars as they can hold the largest batteries. The familiar German brands are forging ahead here, but there’s one unfamiliar name in this year’s list.
Even if they can charge up at home, most company car drivers will need to top up at a public charger at some point during the week. According to Zapmap, the rate of EV chargepoint installation has been rapid. At the end of 2023, the number stood at 53,865 and by the end of 2024 this had risen to 73,699. A further 12 months on and nearly 14,000 further chargepoints had been added to the national network to take the total to 87,500.
Many of our top 10 can add a decent amount of range in just 10 minutes when taking advantage of the fastest public chargers which are classed as Rapid or Ultra Rapid – also referred to as High Power Chargers (HPC). In terms of power delivery, “Ultra Rapid” refers to any charger rated at 150kW or higher.
There are more of these HPCs with every passing year. At the end of January 2026 there are 40% more high power chargers than there were at the same time the previous year.
High-range EVs can come with big price tags, but if you’re leasing an EV as a company car, or taking one under a salary sacrifice scheme, it’s a win-win as the low Benefit-in-Kind rate for EVs (3% for 2025-2026), meaning you can have a more expensive company car for a highly reasonable tax bill.
Given that EV technology is evolving so rapidly, leasing makes even more sense because you can futureproof yourself. There’s no worry about the car’s used value; your monthly lease cost is fixed throughout and at the end of the agreement you can hand the car back and choose from the latest models and all their improvements.
As before, the maximum ranges we’ve listed are what the manufacturers quote as an estimated best range according to the WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure), a series of tests required to certify all new vehicles. The figures include a combination of actual driving conditions but are best seen as a good starting point, as EV’s range can drop markedly in cold weather and with extra weight, which is why many EV sites provide ‘real-world’ figures. Low speed urban driving is always best for range.
It’s been called a game-changer. The new BMW iX3 is the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse models (meaning new class after the cars which changed the company’s fortunes in the 1960s). It’s an adventurous design outside and in, with instruments projected across the bottom of the windscreen.
There’s an incredible potential range from new designs of electric motors and batteries in the new platform, with a 600-mile version on the way (yes, really).
The iX3 has an 800-volt electrical system, which means faster charging times when using ultra-rapid chargers and BMW claims it can take on up to 231 miles in 10 minutes.
BMW iX3 50 xDrive 500 is £1,003 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
The all-new Mercedes CLA arrived in the UK mid-2025, for the first time as an EV, as well as a plug-in hybrid. Both models look a lot like the old petrol-powered CLA saloon, which was a good-looking car.
By condensing some of the technology from the pioneering EQS, with new battery chemistries, the maximum claimed range for the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology is up to 484 miles, and it has a two speed gearbox (the majority of EVS do fine with a single speed) but the second gear means motorway cruising doesn’t wipe out that advantage. When you do pause, as it has an 800-volt system it can recharge up to 186 miles within 10 minutes.
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ technology Sport Edition is £729 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
Once the top of the league for range and now just pipped by the smaller CLA, the EQS is still a top luxury option with acres of space. The 450+ easily beats the BMW i7 and Porsche Taycan for the longest combined range.
Updated in 2025, every new EQS gets the Hyperscreen dashboard as standard, which makes the entire width of the cabin one huge touchscreen integrating three displays (you can turn two off). The two rear seats become true business class with the optional Rear Seat Comfort Pack which reclines the backrest through 38 degrees and presents a footrest.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium Saloon is £1,801 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
By now, some company car drivers might be on their second Tesla Model 3 lease, but while its looks never seem to change, subtle improvements are always making it better. First introduced in 2017, an extensively revised car arrived in 2025 (slim headlights are the easiest marker).
Under the floor, the chemistry of the battery has changed but takes up no more space than before. The interior got a makeover to improve quality and refinement and, responding to customers, Tesla re-introduced an indicator stalk, where once it was a button on the wheel – a sensible reversal of approach which went down well.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive is £719 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
An executive favourite, the Audi A6 has been re-invented with either plug-in hybrid or pure electric power, in hatchback (Sportback) or an Avant estate form. Although it doesn’t immediately show, the exhaustive streamlining work is reflected in the A6 e-tron Sportback’s exceptionally low drag coefficient of 0.21 (if you opt for cameras instead of door mirrors). The slipperiest Audi of all time.
Sacrificing range but gaining sizzling speed, the S6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Avant e-tron versions have a motor on each axle channelling a total of 550PS (with launch control) to gain Quattro all-wheel drive.
Audi A6 e-tron Avant Sport e-tron Performance is £1,129 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
MG moves into the executive car market with the IM5, a big smooth hatchback. IM stands for Intelligent Motion, a new sub-brand to the UK (there’s also an IM6 SUV). It’s after the ever-present Tesla Model 3 but is a five-door large enough to compete with the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron, BMW i4 and the Volkswagen ID.7.
The Long Range can travel up to 441 miles on a single charge with the 100 kWh battery option and has an 800V system to use the fastest public chargers. Standard equipment lacks for nothing, including self-parking and turning in tight spaces is helped by wheels which turn in on each other like a crab.
MG IM5 100 Long Range is £719 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
The Peugeot 3008 is a compact SUV with coupé looks courtesy of its sloping roof. The long range version owes its high storage capacity to a battery which is just 15mm thicker than the regular EV which doesn’t eat into interior space.
In 2025 it gained a battery pre-conditioning system, allowing for optimised charging times during long journeys. Its maximum charging speed of 160kW means that on a rapid charger 20 to 80% takes around 27 minutes. Above the Allure trim here, there are GT and GT Premium trims which offer goodies such as massaging front seats – certified as good for your back.
Peugeot e-3008 Allure Long Range 97kWh is £779 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
The Volkswagen ID.7 is top of the company’s electric car range and designed for families and all their gear, coming in five-door and estate (Tourer) versions. It’s a long car related to the Audi A6 e-tron.
All major on excellent aerodynamics. The ID.7 Pro S is the top for range and at a 200 kWh ultra rapid charger around 150 miles can be added in 10 minutes. The optional Electric Vehicle Route Planner calculates an optimum route and plans the necessary charging stops.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S is £871 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
Launched in 2025, the Polestar 5 four-door performance Grand Tourer is a dramatic-looking car to rival the Porsche Taycan. Look closely and you’ll see that it has no rear window at all. The driver sees behind using a camera. As a result, rear passengers can’t block the rear-view. Passengers in the back are treated to two luxurious seats.
The 5 introduces 800V electrical architecture to the Polestar range and in theory the 5 can charge its big battery at up to 350kW on a suitable DC charger (although there are few of these in the UK so far) from 10-80% in as little as 22 minutes.
Polestar 5 Dual motor Launch edition is £1,431 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
Due on UK sale early 2026, although an all-new car, the GLC’s shape doesn’t stray too far from the current combustion-engined GLC SUV. It’s the first with the latest Mercedes-Benz grille, which the company calls high-tech artwork – LEDs shine through 942 holes.
At launch the new electric GLC is offered as the twin-motor GLC 400 4MATIC with up to 406 miles of range. Like the CLA, it has a two-speed gearbox, so motorway cruising doesn’t take an extra toll on the battery, and it also has an 800-volt system.
Options include AIRMATIC air suspension with intelligent suspension control and rear-axle steering which shrinks the turning circle. Google Maps data keeps the ride height as low as possible, but the driver can raise it by voice control.
Mercedes Benz GLC 400 4MATIC EQ Technology Sport is £965 per annum in company car tax at the 40% rate (tax year 26-27)
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