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

While Tesla might fall short on design flair, traditional controls, and steady leadership, it excels in battery technology. The original EV pioneer still leads the way in getting impressive range from relatively small batteries - making the updated Model 3 the most affordable car in the UK that can travel 400 miles on a single charge.

Introducing the new EV from AUDI - and no, we’re not shouting, that’s actually the name of Audi’s China-only division. Honestly, we wish they’d bring it over here too. Inside and out, it’s a sharper, more impressive design than anything we’ve seen from the main Audi brand in recent years.

Here’s another GM model built on the Ultium platform, taking a bold approach to achieving huge range. It's 200kWh battery might sound excessive, but this is a serious workhorse with a 5.6-tonne towing capacity - and you’ll appreciate that extra power when you’re hauling something heavy, like a speedboat.

The Sierra rounds out GM’s trio of electric megatrucks, joining the Silverado and Escalade. They might look a bit over the top to European tastes, but compared to their heavyweight sibling, the Hummer EV, these are practically lightweight, efficient runabouts.

Amid all the heated reactions to its design, you might have missed that Jaguar actually released some real specs for the 00 concept. The brand claims it can add 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes and deliver a total of 478 miles on a full charge - though probably not thanks to its lightweight build or aerodynamics.

Let’s be honest - while every car on this list can hit 400 miles on a charge, most need ideal conditions to do it (think mild weather and gentle driving). Now we’re getting into the models that genuinely deliver that range in real-world use, starting with Mercedes’ electric alternative to the S-Class. Keep it in the city, and you could see nearly 600 miles.

It’s not the longest-range Mercedes here, but it’s the longest-range model you can actually buy - and surprisingly, it’s also the cheapest. The design might not appeal to everyone (there are more stars on the front than a teenager’s face), but the CLA is impressively efficient and well deserving of praise.

BMW calls the new iX3 its most important model in over 60 years - their words, not ours - and it’s clear they’re taking it seriously. Built on an all-new platform that feels two generations ahead of BMW’s current lineup, it features major innovations like cylindrical battery cells. They’re better, apparently, because they’re… rounder.

A stunning machine that blends luxury limo comfort with super-saloon performance, the Lucid proves you can design a large luxury car without covering the front in enough lights to rival Carnaby Street at Christmas. The Tesla Plaid might beat it in a drag race, but the Lucid outperforms it almost everywhere else. Now, can we please get it in the UK?

The quirky member of the Geely family - which also includes Lotus, Polestar, and Volvo — Zeekr is set to enter the UK in 2026, probably starting with the 7X, a mid-size SUV (surprise!). Fingers crossed the stylish shooting brake arrives soon after. Key stats? A claimed 500 miles on a single charge and 0-60 in under three seconds - though probably not simultaneously.

You may have seen the viral videos of the ET7 showing off its clever active suspension, effortlessly gliding over uneven speed bumps while a BMW i7 bounces behind for comparison. Some consider it the peak of Chinese automotive engineering so far - and sadly, there are no plans to bring it to the UK anytime soon. Boo.

A masterclass in aerodynamics, Mercedes’ rolling testbed uses every trick imaginable to boost range - and invents a few more along the way. Key features include an active rear diffuser that stretches the tail at speed and a lightweight, air-cooled battery pack. The impressive range of the new CLA shows just how much Mercedes is gaining from these innovations.