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Top 5 Electric Cars by Range

The best electric cars by range all cover over 500km on a single charge. They feature some or all of the following attributes:

🔋large battery;

💨 aerodynamic design; and

⚖️ are light-weight relative to battery size.

The BMW iX xDrive50 is the longest range electric car in Australia with a claimed range of 630km.

Keep reading to find out the top 5 long range electric cars in Australia.

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1. BMW iX

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The BMW iX is a five-seater electric large SUV made in Germany.

Offered in two battery pack sizes, the largest battery pack of 105 kWh offers a claimed driving range of 630km. This is the best range for an electric car currently available.

It is priced from $135,900 before on-road costs, featuring two battery pack sizes, and is available in all-wheel drive.

The electric car can be charged at up to 11kW AC/150kW DC using a Type 2/CCS2 port.

It is offered in four trims featuring a 14.9-inch infotainment display, active safety assistance systems, BMW Digital Key, and more as standard.

The iX is covered by a three-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/100,000km battery warranty.

2. Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 Long Range

The Tesla Model 3 is a five-seater electric small sedan made in China.

The Long Range variant offers a claimed driving range of 602 km. It is the most efficient EV in the top 5.

Priced from $65,500 before on-road costs, it is offered in two battery pack sizes and rear-wheel and all-wheel drive.

The electric car can be charged at up to 11kW AC/250kW DC (depending on the variant) using a Type 2/CCS2 port.

It is offered in three variants featuring a 15-inch infotainment display, active safety assistance systems, built-in dashcam recording, and more as standard.

The Model 3 is covered by a four-year/80,000km vehicle warranty and a eight-year/160,000km or eight-year/192,000km battery warranty (depending on the variant).

3. BMW i4

BMW i4

The BMW i4 is a five-seater electric medium liftback made in Germany.

The eDrive40 variant has up to 590km of claimed driving range.

Priced from $99,900 before on-road costs, the line-up features one battery pack size, and is available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive.

The electric car can be charged at up to 11kW AC/200kW DC using a Type 2/CCS2 port.

It is offered in two variants featuring a 14.9-inch infotainment display, active safety assistance systems, BMW IconicSounds, and more as standard.

The i4 is covered by a three-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/100,000km battery warranty.

4. Mercedes-AMG EQS 53

Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 is a five-seater electric large sedan made in Germany.

The single variant on offer features 580km of claimed driving range, one battery pack size, and is all-wheel drive.

Priced from $328,400 before on-road costs, it is by far the most expensive vehicle on this list.

The electric car can be charged at up to 22kW AC/200kW DC (when optioned) using a Type 2/CCS2 port.

It is offered in one variant featuring a 1.41-metre infotainment display, active safety assistance systems, digital LED headlights, and more as standard.

The EQS 53 is covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty.

5. Polestar 2

Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a five-seater electric small liftback made in China.

The Single Motor Long Range variant has up to 540km of claimed driving range. It offer's the best value for range out of all the vehicles on this top 5 list.

Priced from $63,900 before on-road costs, it is available in two battery pack sizes, and is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive.

The electric car can be charged at up to 11kW AC/155kW DC (depending on the variant) using a Type 2/CCS2 port.

It is offered in three variants featuring a 11.2-inch infotainment display, select active safety assistance systems, animal-free interior, and more as standard.

The 2 is covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty.

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