Here's the electric cars that can do over 400 miles on one charge - Part one

The American-made Aptera chases aerodynamic efficiency with the focus of a dolphin hunting its dinner - and it even looks the part. Its ultra-slippery body lets it hit an incredible 400 miles of range using a battery smaller than a Fiat Grande Panda’s. The only catch? It still hasn’t been built, after countless delays."

The all-new Compass is almost here, offering impressive electric range and an all-wheel-drive model built for tackling green lanes (not the Spider-Man villain). Expect real-world range to drop when you’re pushing it up steep climbs.

Five years on, the Polestar 2 is still one of the coolest EVs around - but to hit 400 miles, you need to choose your specs carefully: a big battery, single motor, and resist the lure of the optional 20-inch alloys. You’d be surprised how much large wheels can cut an EV’s range.

Although it’s been discontinued in Europe, Tesla’s first production model is still going strong in the US, now with even more range. The most impressive part? The mind-boggling Plaid still manages 359 miles on a charge, even with four wheels powered by what feel like two active volcanoes.

In Europe, the e-5008 with its 97 kWh battery is your only electric option for carrying seven people over 400 miles without a stop - assuming those passengers are small and light, and you drive very carefully.

Polestar’s long-awaited Taycan rival arrives early next year. Its range is strong, but its charging speed is the real headline - 10‑80 per cent in just 10 minutes at 350 kW. We can already imagine choosing slower chargers just to spend more time admiring its design."

North American cars use the stricter EPA range test, unlike Europe’s more generous WLTP. That makes the R1T’s 420‑mile range even more impressive - a feat of American engineering that’s still manageable on European roads. There’s still time for a right-hand-drive version, folks

In a car boasting up to 1,094 bhp, range depends less on battery size and more on your self-control. Drive a Taycan that hard, and you could drain the battery in under 100 miles. Not that you’ll notice - you’ll be too busy getting pulled over.

Stellantis brands are known for being a little optimistic with their range claims, so the Peugeots here are probably among the toughest cars on this list to actually get 400 miles from. Still, the e-3008 has a certain charm - it’s a rare mix of cool and quirky for a family SUV.

A recent facelift improved efficiency and added larger battery options, pushing the luxurious iX past the 400-mile mark. With that kind of range, you’ll hardly ever need to stop - meaning fewer reminders of how it looks.

The sharply styled eighth-generation ES is on the way, aiming squarely at rivals like BMW’s i5. It’s a tough fight, but the Lexus looks ready - its rear-wheel-drive version outpaces the Bimmer on range, and sharp angles.

The EQE isn’t Mercedes’ finest moment - the computer mouse styling doesn’t turn heads, and the cabin feels like no one tested it in the real world before launch. But beneath it all, the electric platform is genuinely solid. After a rocky start to its EV journey, Mercedes is finally finding its rhythm.