EV rankings

270 electric cars

Best Electric Cars for Road Trips in Europe

Road-trip EVs need more than a long range number. This ranking favors cars that combine range, charging pace, usable battery, and efficient highway-friendly use. It is normalized against EVs listed in Europe.

WLTP vs real-world EV range

Why these cars rank

Cars are ranked with a weighted road-trip score: range 30%, fast charging 30%, usable battery 15%, efficiency 15%, and practicality 10%. Where available, 10-80% charging data and 10-80% range added are preferred over peak kW. Scores compare live EVs within this market and ranking category, not across all markets or all ranking types.

Higher range, faster real charging, larger usable battery, and better efficiency lift the score. Practicality helps separate cars that look strong on paper from cars that fit repeated long-distance use.

Europe USA

Road Trip Score87/100

Volvo EX60 P12 AWD (MY27) 2026

Starting price: €76,595

Range 633 km

Battery 112 kWh

Acceleration 3.9 sec

Consumption 17.6 kWh/100 km

Range29

Charging28

Battery14

Efficiency8

Practicality8

Top rank notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Strong estimated range
Large usable battery
Fast public charging

Main trade-off: Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score78/100

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (MY26) 2025

Starting price: €70,501

Range 592 km

Battery 109 kWh

Acceleration 4.9 sec

Consumption 18.3 kWh/100 km

Range26

Charging25

Battery14

Practicality8

Efficiency5

Ranking notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Large usable battery
Strong estimated range
Fast public charging

Main trade-off: Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score72/100

MG IM5 Long Range 2025

Starting price: €51,688

Range 545 km

Battery 97 kWh

Acceleration 4.9 sec

Consumption 17.6 kWh/100 km

Charging28

Range20

Battery11

Efficiency8

Practicality5

Ranking notes2 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Fast public charging
Large usable battery

Main trade-off: Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score71/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ 2025

Starting price: €54,986

Range 575 km

Battery 85 kWh

Acceleration 6.8 sec

Consumption 14.7 kWh/100 km

Charging30

Range23

Efficiency15

Practicality6

Battery1

Ranking notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Fast public charging
Efficient for this ranking
Strong estimated range

Main trade-off: Smaller usable battery Usable battery is smaller for repeated long trips

Full specs

Road Trip Score67/100

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance 2024

Starting price: €77,170

Range 569 km

Battery 95 kWh

Acceleration 5.4 sec

Consumption 16.6 kWh/100 km

Range22

Charging21

Efficiency11

Battery7

Practicality6

Ranking notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Strong estimated range
Efficient for this ranking
Fast public charging

Main trade-off: Smaller usable battery

Full specs

Road Trip Score56/100

DS N°8 FWD Long Range 2024

Starting price: €63,300

Range 638 km

Battery 97 kWh

Acceleration 7.8 sec

Consumption 15.1 kWh/100 km

Range30

Efficiency14

Battery11

Practicality6

Charging3

Ranking notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Strong estimated range
Efficient for this ranking
Large usable battery

Main trade-off: Slower or less proven fast charging Fast charging is below the road-trip shortlist level

Full specs

Road Trip Score54/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ 2025

Starting price: €55,858

Range 562 km

Battery 85 kWh

Acceleration 6.7 sec

Consumption 15 kWh/100 km

Range21

Charging17

Efficiency14

Practicality4

Battery1

Ranking notes2 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Efficient for this ranking
Strong estimated range

Main trade-off: Smaller usable battery Weaker practicality signals

Full specs

Road Trip Score54/100

Volvo ES90 Twin Motor 2025

Starting price: €87,490

Range 537 km

Battery 102 kWh

Acceleration 5.5 sec

Consumption 18.9 kWh/100 km

Charging20

Range14

Battery12

Practicality5

Efficiency3

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Large usable battery

Main trade-off: Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score54/100

Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (MY26) 2025

Starting price: €119,900

Range 597 km

Battery 123 kWh

Acceleration 3.6 sec

Consumption 20.5 kWh/100 km

Range27

Battery15

Practicality10

Charging9

Ranking notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Large usable battery
Useful practicality signals
Strong estimated range

Main trade-off: Higher energy use Slower or less proven fast charging

Full specs

Road Trip Score53/100

Zeekr 7GT Long Range RWD 2026

Starting price: €50,990

Range 511 km

Battery 96 kWh

Acceleration 5.3 sec

Consumption 18.7 kWh/100 km

Charging26

Battery9

Range8

Practicality6

Efficiency4

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Fast public charging

Main trade-off: Higher energy use Lower range for this ranking

Full specs

Road Trip Score53/100

Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance 2024

Starting price: €77,170

Range 535 km

Battery 95 kWh

Acceleration 5.4 sec

Consumption 17.6 kWh/100 km

Charging18

Range13

Efficiency8

Battery7

Practicality7

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Useful practicality signals

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking

Full specs

Road Trip Score53/100

Lucid Air Touring (MY26) 2025

Starting price: €99,900

Range 584 km

Battery 96 kWh

Acceleration 3.6 sec

Consumption 16.3 kWh/100 km

Range25

Efficiency12

Battery9

Charging7

Practicality7

Ranking notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Strong estimated range
Efficient for this ranking
Useful practicality signals

Main trade-off: Slower or less proven fast charging Fast charging is below the road-trip shortlist level

Full specs

Road Trip Score49/100

Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback quattro 2024

Starting price: €85,850

Range 532 km

Battery 95 kWh

Acceleration 5.9 sec

Consumption 17.7 kWh/100 km

Charging16

Range12

Battery7

Efficiency7

Practicality7

Ranking notestrade-off

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking

Full specs

Road Trip Score48/100

Polestar 5 Dual Motor 2025

Starting price: €119,900

Range 543 km

Battery 106 kWh

Acceleration 3.9 sec

Consumption 19.4 kWh/100 km

Range18

Charging13

Battery13

Practicality3

Efficiency1

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Large usable battery

Main trade-off: Higher energy use Weaker practicality signals

Full specs

Road Trip Score43/100

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron 2024

Starting price: €97,160

Range 528 km

Battery 95 kWh

Acceleration 3.9 sec

Consumption 17.9 kWh/100 km

Charging14

Range10

Battery7

Efficiency6

Practicality6

Ranking notestrade-off

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score42/100

MG IM6 Long Range 2025

Starting price: €55,134

Range 478 km

Battery 97 kWh

Acceleration 5.4 sec

Consumption 20.1 kWh/100 km

Charging23

Battery11

Practicality7

Efficiency1

Ranking notes3 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Fast public charging
Useful practicality signals
Large usable battery

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score40/100

Hyundai IONIQ 6 84 kWh RWD (MY26) 2026

Starting price: €55,300

Range 497 km

Battery 80 kWh

Acceleration 7.4 sec

Consumption 16 kWh/100 km

Charging22

Efficiency12

Range4

Practicality4

Ranking notes2 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Efficient for this ranking
Fast public charging

Main trade-off: Smaller usable battery Lower range for this ranking

Full specs

Road Trip Score38/100

Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S (MY26) 2025

Starting price: €59,895

Range 542 km

Battery 86 kWh

Acceleration 6.7 sec

Consumption 15.8 kWh/100 km

Range17

Efficiency13

Practicality8

Charging5

Battery3

Ranking notes2 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Efficient for this ranking
Useful practicality signals

Main trade-off: Slower or less proven fast charging Smaller usable battery

Full specs

Road Trip Score34/100

Tesla Model S AWD 2026

Starting price: €109,990

Range 541 km

Battery 95 kWh

Acceleration 3.2 sec

Consumption 17.5 kWh/100 km

Range16

Efficiency9

Battery7

Practicality7

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Useful practicality signals

Main trade-off: Slower or less proven fast charging Fast charging is below the road-trip shortlist level

Full specs

Road Trip Score33/100

Audi S6 Avant e-tron 2024

Starting price: €98,810

Range 506 km

Battery 95 kWh

Acceleration 3.9 sec

Consumption 18.6 kWh/100 km

Charging12

Range7

Battery7

Practicality7

Efficiency5

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Useful practicality signals

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score28/100

Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S 2024

Starting price: €58,985

Range 515 km

Battery 86 kWh

Acceleration 6.6 sec

Consumption 16.6 kWh/100 km

Efficiency11

Range9

Practicality6

Charging4

Battery3

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Efficient for this ranking

Main trade-off: Slower or less proven fast charging Smaller usable battery

Full specs

Road Trip Score26/100

Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback 2024

Starting price: €102,270

Range 496 km

Battery 95 kWh

Acceleration 4.3 sec

Consumption 19 kWh/100 km

Charging10

Battery7

Practicality7

Range3

Efficiency2

Ranking notestrade-off

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score24/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC 2025

Starting price: €75,863

Range 499 km

Battery 94 kWh

Acceleration 4.3 sec

Consumption 18.7 kWh/100 km

Charging8

Practicality8

Range5

Battery4

Efficiency4

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Useful practicality signals

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking Higher energy use

Full specs

Road Trip Score21/100

Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB GTX 2024

Starting price: €78,186

Range 493 km

Battery 86 kWh

Acceleration 6.5 sec

Consumption 17.3 kWh/100 km

Efficiency10

Practicality10

Battery3

Range1

Charging1

Ranking notes1 factors + trade-off

Key factors

Useful practicality signals

Main trade-off: Lower range for this ranking Slower or less proven fast charging

Full specs

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