Electric vehicles with ranges exceeding 400 miles are gradually shifting the conversation away from range anxiety, and toward the economics of living with them day to day, and year to year. One of the first questions for many potential buyers is whether to invest in a home charging unit, a piece of equipment that some deem necessary, but carries a notable up-front cost.
For those who use an EV as a secondary car for short trips, or for commuting, the thought turns to the possibility of only charging when necessary, at public stations, as you would stop at a gas station. The strategy can sometimes prove cheaper in the short run, but experts point out that charging at home is much more beneficial for the monthly budget and for battery health. The investment depends heavily on how many miles are driven annually, with the math favoring high-mileage drivers. Either way, you can’t go wrong with charging less often for battery health, and these examples will let you plug in less often.
To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturers and other authoritative sources, including the EPA, Edmunds, and Motor Trend. The models below are presented in descending order based on their EPA-estimated range.
2025 Rivian R1S
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 410 Miles
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Single-speed Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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All-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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533 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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610 lb-ft
The 2025 Rivian R1S is offered with multiple powertrain configurations, from dual-motor setups aimed at balancing efficiency and capability, to quad-motor options prioritizing maximum acceleration and off-road traction, and power. The longest range is expected from the dual-motor version with the 141-kWh “Max” battery, positioning the R1S as a long-haul adventure vehicle that can travel away from the grid, while not shirking its daily-driving duties.
The Rivian R1S arrived in 2022, alongside its pickup-bodied R1T twin, as an off-road intended three-row SUV to showcase the brand’s outdoor-focused identity. Staring at $76,990 ($90,990 for the Max-battery model), it delivers acceleration and handling to reflect its performance abilities, yet remains competitively efficient for its capabilities. Inside, the R1S offers a spacious, tech-forward cabin designed to fit its role as both a lifestyle vehicle and a practical family choice.
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2025 Tesla Model S
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 410 Miles
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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All-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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670 HP
- Base Trim Torque
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723 lb.-ft.
The all-wheel-drive 2025 Tesla Model S continues to be offered in dual-motor and tri-motor configurations, with the dual-motor version delivering the highest EPA-rated range. That figure is fully onboard with the car’s original mission of proving that electric vehicles aren’t just suburban runabouts, and can deliver long-distance capability without constant charging stops. The long range strengthens its appeal as both a luxury commuter and a road-trip-ready grand tourer.
The veteran of the EV movement was introduced more than a decade ago, and remains Tesla’s flagship sedan, showcasing the brand’s minimalist design and cutting-edge technology. At just shy of $100,000, its price reflects its luxury positioning, while acceleration and handling continue to place the Tesla Model S among the quickest sports sedans around. Still, efficiency remains one of its standout traits, especially in its long-range configuration.
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2025 Rivian R1T
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 420 Miles
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Single-speed Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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All-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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533 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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610 lb-ft
Like its full-bodied SUV twin, the 2025 Rivian R1T is offered in multiple powertrain configurations: two-, three-, and four-motor setups that vary in output, capability, and efficiency. Its longest-range version, paired with the largest available battery pack, delivers more than 400 miles of EPA-rated range and reinforces the R1T’s positioning as a versatile electric pickup capable of handling demanding work or off-road adventures, without frequent charging.
The eldest of Rivian’s debut twins, the R1T pickup introduced the brand with a then-unique blend of utility, performance, and futuristic design. Pricing places it firmly in the premium category ($84,990 makes it as affordable as the R1S with the smaller battery), while acceleration and handling are remarkably strong for a vehicle this size. Efficiency varies depending on configuration, while its interior balances space with smart storage solutions.
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2025 Lucid Gravity
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 450 Miles
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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single-speed Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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All-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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828 HP
- Base Trim Torque
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909 lb.-ft.
The new for 2025 Lucid Gravity is offered in a range of powertrain configurations—with the launch model being the dual-motor Lucid Gravity Grand Touring—paired with a 123-kWh battery to give it an estimated range greater than its prime rivals. The extended range goes hand-in-hand with its long-roof presence and intent, which is aimed at family-hauling capability and long-distance grand-touring.
Lucid Motors’ second vehicle, after the Air sedan, and the brand’s first SUV, the Lucid Gravity, builds on the elegance of its sedan predecessor with SUV proportions and a cavernous cabin with three rows of seats. Like its sedan sibling, performance is startling for its size—jet-like acceleration combines with all-wheel-drive grip to deliver sports-car thrills, yet efficiency remains strong thanks to sleek aerodynamics (0.24 Cd).
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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 460 Miles (Est.)
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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All-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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680 HP
- Base Trim Torque
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615 lb.-ft.
Big and bold in all the right places, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ offers dual-motor all-wheel-drive performance in a choice of sizes (large and huge, but named IQ and IQL) and a variety of trims (both luxury and sport). Outputs can reach 750 horsepower and propel the mammoth to 60 mph in around 4.5 seconds, thanks in part to a 205-kWh, that also delivers an EPA-rated range from 456 to 460 miles, depending on size.
The first fully electric Escalade, and now new-for-2026 stretched IQL version, the Cadillac Escalade IQ carries forward the brand’s large and opulent ethos while embracing EV tech. Pricing starts at around $130,000, befitting the technology and brand cachet, while efficiency is solid for a vehicle this size. Interior space is generous, with three rows of first-class seating, a fold-flat third row for versatility, and a frunk that can probably gobble up a small city car.
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2026 GMC Sierra EV
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 478 Miles (Est.)
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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All-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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510 HP
- Base Trim Torque
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490 lb.-ft.
Available in Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims, the 2026 GMC Sierra EV offers three battery and powertrain configurations—Standard Range, Extended Range, and Max Range—to deliver a range between an EPA-estimated 283 miles and a GM-projected 478. This broad span of range options helps the Sierra EV assert both its practicality for daily usage and its utility as a long-haul-capable electric pickup.
As GMC’s all-electric take on its legacy full-size pickup, the GMC Sierra EV projects premium rugged refinement. Pricing starts in the low-$60,000 and stretches into six-figures by the time you option up the top-of-the-line Denali Max and its 205-kWh battery, which brings with it brisk acceleration and up to 12,500 pounds of towing ability. The spacious cabin (for a pickup) is made more versatile through the use of the Chevy Avalanche-pioneered mid-gate.
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 492 Miles
- Base Trim Engine
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Electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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All-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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510 HP
- Base Trim Torque
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580 lb.-ft.
Like its GMC Sierra sibling, the Chevrolet Silverado EV offers a comprehensive range of powertrain options, starting with its stripped-down Work Truck (WT), which offers the longest driving distance in the pickup range. In real-world testing by Edmunds, the Work Truck with the Max Range battery nearly attained 540 miles on a single charge, though that was heavily dependent on weather, terrain, and driving style.
Launched in 2024 on GM’s BEV3 electric platform, the Chevrolet Silverado EV doesn’t forsake traditional Chevy ruggedness, choosing to enhance it with modern electric functionality instead. Pricing spans from an affordable $57,000 for the base WT (since raised to $66,000 for 2026) and tops $100,000 for the fully-loaded RST Max Range. Similarly, the interior ranges from the utilitarian to the luxurious, with cargo carrying versatility provided by the midgate and an impressive front trunk.
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2025 Lucid Air
Maximum EPA-Rated Range: 512 Miles
- Base Trim Engine
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electric
- Base Trim Transmission
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Single-speed automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Rear-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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480 hp
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Lucid Motors
Like many EVs, the 2025 Lucid Air depends on several powertrain configurations and battery sizes to attract buyers with differing needs for an EV. The Lucid Air comes in Pure single-motor RWD, dual-motor AWD Touring and Grand Touring models, and tops out with the high-performance tri-motor AWD Sapphire. The Grand Touring’s 512-mile range and the Sapphire’s sub-two-second 0–60 times reinforce the Air’s role as both a luxury and performance sedan.
Introduced in 2022 as an ambitious rival to the then-benchmark Tesla Model S, the Lucid Air carries the distinctive design and tech-rich ethos to make it an aspirational sports sedan, with pricing reflecting its upscale status. Acceleration and efficiency are its strongest traits, while the interior offers generous space, clean aesthetics, and intuitive tech, giving the Air an ideal combination of speed, luxury, and efficiency.
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