Real-world range of electric vehicles: Big comparison 2024

The range claimed by manufacturers for electric models is usually just as unattainable as the fuel consumption claimed for combustion models. However, range is one of the key factors that consumers use to make their choice when choosing an electric vehicle (EV).

Electric vehicle (EV) test from the ADAC automobile club

The German automobile club ADAC recently presented a ranking of electric cars, measuring their real-world range under as similar conditions as possible. Thanks to this, it is possible to get a fairly good overview of the capabilities of individual models.

🥇 Which electric car (EV) has the best range?

According to ADAC, the BMW iX xDrive 50 and the American Lucid Air Dual Motor Grand Touring AWD have the furthest range, both with the same real-world range of 379 miles. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ came in second with a range of 357 miles, and the Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Battery Plus took third place with a range of 354 miles.

It should be noted that the Tesla Model S Long Range, which achieved a real-world range of 394 miles in another independent test, is completely missing from the ranking.

Car makers state unattainable ranges

The test showed that the ranges claimed by car manufacturers are almost unattainable. The real range of the tested electric cars was on average 52 miles lower than what the manufacturer claims. The biggest difference between the factory and real value was for the aforementioned Lucid Air Grand Touring, an incredible 141 miles.

You can find out how the tested electric cars performed in the table below.

✅ Real-world range of electric vehicles (EVs) 2024

Model	Real-world range (ADAC)	Range stated by the manufacturer	Battery capacity (usable)
BMW iX xDrive 50	379 miles	391 miles	105.2 kWh
Lucid Air Dual Motor Grand Touring AWD	379 miles	520 miles	112.0 kWh
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Electric Art	357 miles	486 miles	107.8 kWh
Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Battery Plus	354 miles	399 miles	97.0 kWh
Hyundai Ioniq 6 (77,4 kWh) UNIQ-Paket 2WD	345 miles	381 miles	77.4 kWh
Mercedes EQE SUV 350+ Electric Art Advanced	345 miles	366 miles	90.6 kWh
BMW i7 xDrive 60	339 miles	388 miles	101.7 kWh
Mercedes EQS 580 Electric Art 4Matic	329 miles	419 miles	108.4 kWh
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+	329 miles	406 miles	90.6 kWh
Polestar 2 Longe Range Single Motor (82 kWh)	329 miles	394 miles	79.0 kWh
NIO ET5 Touring (100 kWh)	320 miles	372 miles	90 kWh
Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 55 quattro	310 miles	372 miles	106.0 kWh
BMW i5 eDrive40	310 miles	320 miles	81.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure El. Single Motor Extended	310 miles	320 miles	79.0 kWh
BMW i4 eDrive40	304 miles	366 miles	80.7 kWh
Nio ET7 (100 kWh)	301 miles	385 miles	90.0 kWh
VW ID.7 Pro	301 miles	382 miles	77.0 kWh
Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range	298 miles	379 miles	88.0 kWh
Hyundai Ioniq 5 (77,4 kWh) Techniq-Paket 2WD	292 miles	315 miles	77.4 kWh
Kia EV6 (77,4 kWh)	292 miles	328 miles	77.4 kWh
Tesla Model 3 Long Range	292 miles	374 miles	79.0 kWh
Hyundai Ioniq 6 (77,4 kWh) UNIQ-Paket 4WD	289 miles	322 miles	77.4 kWh
XPeng G9 Performance AWD	289 miles	354 miles	93.1 kWh
Nio EL6 (100 kWh)	286 miles	385 miles	90.0 kWh
Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD	279 miles	335 miles	88.0 kWh
Skoda Enyaq Coupé RS iV	279 miles	321 miles	77.0 kWh
VW ID.3 Pro S	279 miles	339 miles	77.0 kWh
Genesis G80 Electrified AWD	276 miles	323 miles	87.2 kWh
Hyundai Ioniq 5 (77,4 kWh) UNIQ-Paket 4WD	270 miles	299 miles	77.4 kWh
Skoda Enyaq 85x L&K	270 miles	330 miles	77.0 kWh
Audi Q4 Sportback 45 e-tron advanced	264 miles	323 miles	77.0 kWh
Nio EL7 (100 kWh)	261 miles	360 miles	90.0 kWh
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo GTS	261 miles	314 miles	83.7 kWh
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD	258 miles	331 miles	79.0 kWh
Hyundai Kona Elektro (65,4 kWh)	255 miles	300 miles	65.4 kWh
KIA Niro EV (64,8 kWh) Inspiration	255 miles	285 miles	64.8 kWh
Toyota bZ4X Comfort-Paket	255 miles	285 miles	71.4 kWh
Volvo C40 Rech. Pure Electr. Single Motor	255 miles	347 miles	67.0 kWh
BMW iX3 Impressive	248 miles	285 miles	73.8 kWh
VW ID.5 Pro Performance	248 miles	323 miles	77.0 kWh
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor	245 miles	335 miles	75.0 kWh
Tesla Model 3	245 miles	278 miles	57.5 kWh
Kia e-Soul (64 kWh) Spirit	242 miles	280 miles	64.0 kWh
MG4 Electric Luxury	242 miles	279 miles	59.5 kWh
VW ID. Buzz Pro	242 miles	264 miles	77.0 kWh
VW ID.4 Pro Performance (77 kWh) Max	239 miles	323 miles	77.0 kWh
Genesis GV70 Electrified Sport AWD	236 miles	248 miles	77.4 kWh
BMW iX1 xDrive30	236 miles	273 miles	64.7 kWh
Audi e-tron GT quattro	230 miles	302 miles	83.7 kWh
Jaguar i-Pace EV400 S AWD	227 miles	292 miles	84.7 kWh
Genesis GV60 Sport Plus AWD	227 miles	310 miles	77.4 kWh
Renault Mégane E-TECH Electric EV60	227 miles	292 miles	60.0 kWh
Smart #1 Pro+	227 miles	273 miles	62.0 kWh
Mercedes EQB 350 Electric Art 4Matic	224 miles	285 miles	66.5 kWh
Peugeot e-208 156 GT	224 miles	248 miles	51.0 kWh
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra	224 miles	279 miles	64.0 kWh
Kia EV6 (58 kWh)	217 miles	248 miles	58.0 kWh
Mercedes EQA 250 Electric Art	217 miles	264 miles	66.5 kWh
Opel Astra Electric GS	217 miles	248 miles	51.0 kWh
Subaru Solterra Platinum Plus	217 miles	260 miles	64.0 kWh
BYD Atto 3 EV Design	214 miles	260 miles	60.5 kWh
Ora Funky Cat (63 kWh) 400 Pro +	211 miles	248 miles	59.3 kWh
Nissan Ariya (63 kWh) Evolve Pack	208 miles	248 miles	63.0 kWh
Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer GS	208 miles	248 miles	51.0 kWh
VW ID.3 Pro Performance 1st Max	208 miles	264 miles	58.0 kWh
Mercedes EQV 300	202 miles	221 miles	90.0 kWh
Aiways U6 Prime	199 miles	248 miles	60.0 kWh
Honda e:NY1	199 miles	256 miles	61.9 kWh
MG5 Electric Maximum Range Luxury	196 miles	248 miles	57.7 kWh
Citroen e-C4 X 136 Shine Pack	193 miles	223 miles	48.1 kWh
Jeep Avenger Elektro Summit	193 miles	248 miles	51.0 kWh
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Twin Pro AWD	193 miles	248 miles	75.0 kWh
VW ID.4 GTX 4Motion	193 miles	298 miles	77.0 kWh
Nissan Leaf e+ Tekna (62 kWh)	186 miles	239 miles	56.0 kWh
Cupra Born e-Boost (58 kWh)	183 miles	262 miles	58.0 kWh
Aiways U5 Premium	180 miles	248 miles	61.0 kWh
Opel Corsa-e Elegance	174 miles	209 miles	46.0 kWh
Peugeot e-208 GT	174 miles	211 miles	47.5 kWh
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense So Chic	168 miles	205 miles	47.5 kWh
Citroen e-C4 Shine	162 miles	217 miles	46.0 kWh
Peugeot e-2008 GT	162 miles	199 miles	47.5 kWh
Citroen e-Spacetourer XL (75 kWh) Shine	158 miles	205 miles	69.0 kWh
Opel Mokka-e Ultimate	158 miles	201 miles	46.0 kWh
Fiat 500e (42 kWh) La Prima	155 miles	186 miles	37.3 kWh
Fiat 500e Cabrio Icon	152 miles	186 miles	37.0 kWh
Renault Kangoo E-TECH Electric EV45 Techno	143 miles	186 miles	45.0 kWh
MG ZS EV Luxury	134 miles	163 miles	40.0 kWh
Opel Combo-e Life Ultimate	134 miles	174 miles	46.0 kWh
Mini Cooper SE	130 miles	145 miles	28.9 kWh
Nissan Leaf Acenta (40 kWh)	125 miles	168 miles	40.0 kWh
Dacia Spring Electric 65 Extreme	121 miles	143 miles	27.4 kWh
Dacia Spring Electric Comfort Plus 2WD	115 miles	189 miles	27.4 kWh
Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV Makoto	106 miles	124 miles	32.0 kWh
Fiat 500e (23,8 kWh) RED	93 miles	112 miles	21.3 kWh

Buying a used electric car? ✅ Check its history

Choosing the right used electric car can be a challenge. Many of them may have minor or major damage, some have a rolled odometer, and some may even be reported stolen.

That's why it's important to always check the history of the car you're about to buy. Fortunately, this can be easily done online at Cebia.com, the largest database of used vehicle records in Europe. On Cebia.com, you can check the following information (the scope of information varies for each vehicle):

• Odometer Check (Mileage History)
• Damage Check
• Theft Check
• Taxi Check
• Advertisement Photos and Records
• Service History
• Records from State Databases
• and much more

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