1. Tesla Model 3: EPA-estimated 358 miles of maximum range
The Tesla Model 3 tops our list for a number of reasons, namely competitive pricing, good real-world range and access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. It’s one of the most popular EVs on the road today, eclipsing many gas-powered cars in its sales numbers. Given the lackluster charging infrastructure outside of those Superchargers, the Tesla is a great option if you do any traveling outside of major metro areas. It’s not the most premium EV in its class, and we’re still not enamored with the build quality or driver aids, but pricing and the charging network can’t be overlooked.
The best range we’ve seen was 345 miles in a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, 8 miles short of that car’s 353-mile EPA estimate. (The EPA rating has increased slightly since then). Close, but no cigar. It should be noted that Teslas regularly fail to meet their EPA estimates in our tests while most other EVs exceed their ratings.