There’s more to the updated Polestar 2 than its boosted range, though. It feels better built than the Tesla Model 3 and its Google-powered infotainment is top-notch. The hatchback tailgate is another plus point, as is the 41-litre ‘frunk’ under the bonnet, so there’s plenty of room for four people and all their gear.
Our biggest gripe, and what holds the Polestar 2 back from being one of the best electric cars on sale, is the incredibly firm ride. In fact, it actually makes the ride uncomfortable on rougher UK roads, and when going up against rivals from Tesla, Hyundai and BMW, that’s a real deathblow.
10. Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron – 402 miles
Model: Q6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Prices from £66,000
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The Audi Q6 e-tron is a mid-size SUV in the technical sense, but physically it’s a pretty huge car. The Q6 Sportback e-tron, though, has a more curvaceous coupé-SUV body which means it’s more efficient thanks to reduced aerodynamic resistance. While its bulky stature can make the Q6 e-tron a bit tricky to navigate around tighter backroads, it does mean there’s a huge amount of room inside for passengers and luggage alike. However, you’ll have to look elsewhere if you want a seven seater.
Naturally, a car this big also needs a big battery, and this 402-mile range is provided by a suitably bulky 100kWh pack.
How much EV battery range do you actually need?
Electric cars have evolved at an extraordinary rate over the past decade or so, and there’s no better illustration of that progress than remembering the original Nissan Leaf from 2011 could cover just 109 miles before it ran out of juice. That meant you couldn’t drive it from London to Birmingham without desperately searching for a plug socket at least once. But these days the longest range electric cars can cross entire countries and still have battery charge to spare.