We have looked at good value family electric vehicles (EVs) before, but what if you have the cash to splash? What luxury EVs are out there?
Well, as the EV market evolves, there is an increased appetite for being green and investing in a high-end brand to be seen driving around in. Tesla led the way over 10 years ago, but what’s the competition doing now – is it luxury, high-spec design or top performance that is catching the astute eye of the premium customer? Let’s take a look at what the premium car market has to offer.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
An electric SUV perfect for those wanting to combine practicality with performance, and luxury with sustainability. It is a great option for those who need a car that can easily be used on a daily basis on UK roads.
- Approximate miles: 259 miles officially
- Cost: £70,000
- Rapid charging: Yes
Jaguar I-Pace
A luxury electric car from a mainstream manufacturer ready to challenge Tesla – the I-Pace delivers on its brief with standout handling dynamics, first-rate interior quality and a striking design that’s slightly more SUV than saloon.
- Approximate miles: 220 miles
- Cost: £65,000
- Rapid charging: Yes at up to 100kW
Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Mustang Mach-E is a five-seater crossover that is a great, usable family car. It has a potentially great range – beating it competitors, and still looks and drives well.
- Approximate miles: 300+ miles
- Cost: £47,000
- Rapid charging: Yes at up to 100kW
Tesla Model S
The ground-breaking car that showed the world a viable electric alternative to a combustion-engine saloon. Amazing acceleration, tidy handling and a futuristic-feeling cabin with a touchscreen infotainment system.
- Approximate miles: 400+ miles
- Cost: £80,000
- Rapid charging: Yes via Tesla’s Supercharger network
Polestar 2
Built by Volvo’s environmentally minded subsidiary, the car’s architecture is shared by the Volvo XC40, but the infotainment system, interior cabin quality and exterior design are far removed from anything Volvo-esque.
- Approximate miles: 282 miles
- Cost: £50,000
- Rapid charging: Yes up to 150kW
Audi E-tron Quattro
A new future-proofed car from Audi in its first series-production electric SUV. Sized between the Q5 and Q7, with a great battery, classed cabin and Audi build quality.
- Approximate miles: 249 miles
- Cost: £90,000
- Rapid charging: Yes up to 150kW
BMW iX3
BMW’s i brand now includes pure electric cars among its model range. It isn’t as fast as some of its rivals, but its rapid charge is its trump card.
- Approximate miles: 285 miles
- Cost: £62,000
- Rapid charging: Yes potentially up to 350kW
Lexus UX 300e
The first all-electric offering from Lexus, but it has a low range and standard performance compared to other luxury EVs. It does have a refined look about it though.
- Approximate miles: 200 miles
- Cost: £40,000
- Rapid charging: Yes
Porsche Taycan
Porsche’s entry into the EV auto-space features incredible acceleration and aggressive power.
- Approximate miles: 201 miles
- Cost: £130,000
- Rapid charging: Yes – 5%-80% in approx 22 minutes.
