I do a regular 220-mile trip. Which electric cars could manage this mostly-motorway journey?

I'm totally confused about actual as opposed to claimed electric car ranges. 80% of my travel is short urban trips, which would be ideal for an electric vehicle. The trouble is the other 20%. This consists primarily of a regular 220-mile (primarily motorway) journey that I like to do non-stop all year round, and hence with the heater/aircon switched on. Once I leave the motorway, there's a 30-mile urban journey to finish. What electric car would I need to achieve this? Are there any offerings either available now or in the near future which I should consider? Many thanks.

Asked on 9 March 2021 by Lawrence

Answered by Andrew Brady

Electric cars are great around town and increasingly capable of longer trips. You'll find that the range drops off quite heavily at speeds above around 60mph, though. A Volkswagen ID.3 Tour can officially cover up to 336 miles on a charge so, with some careful driving, a 220-mile journey should be doable fairly comfortably. The electric charging infrastructure is improving rapidly if you do need to stop for a quick top-up. Alternatively, consider a hybrid vehicle.

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