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The best EVs for road trips

Road-tripping an EV comes down to two numbers: how far you go, and how fast you recharge. These all clear 300 miles of EPA range, ranked by charging speed — minutes added per 100 miles. Updated October 2026.

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2027 BMW iX3
2027 BMW iX3
$61,500 starting MSRP · 434 mi EPA range · 118 MPGe · 4,400 lbs towing

Adds 100 miles of range in ~4 minutes and goes 434 miles on a charge.

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2027 Genesis GV60
2027 Genesis GV60
$46,250 starting MSRP · 306 mi EPA range · 110 MPGe

Adds 100 miles of range in ~5 minutes and goes 306 miles on a charge.

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2026 Kia EV6
2026 Kia EV6
$37,900 starting MSRP · 319 mi EPA range · 114 MPGe · 2,700 lbs towing

Adds 100 miles of range in ~5 minutes and goes 319 miles on a charge.

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2025 Lucid Air
2025 Lucid Air
$70,900 starting MSRP · 512 mi EPA range · 128 MPGe

Adds 100 miles of range in ~5 minutes and goes 512 miles on a charge.

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2026 Lucid Gravity
2026 Lucid Gravity
$79,900 starting MSRP · 450 mi EPA range · 108 MPGe · 3,500 lbs towing

Adds 100 miles of range in ~5 minutes and goes 450 miles on a charge.

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2027 Volvo EX60
2027 Volvo EX60
$58,400 starting MSRP · 330 mi EPA range · 112 MPGe · 3,600 lbs towing

Adds 100 miles of range in ~5 minutes and goes 330 miles on a charge.

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How we rank

Every vehicle on this list is ranked by a single published number — price, EPA range, towing, or cargo — from the U.S. EPA dataset and hand-verified MSRPs. No sponsored placements, no pay-to-rank, ever. Methodology.

Questions, answered

What matters more for road trips, range or charging speed?

Both, but charging speed is underrated: a 300-mile EV that charges in 18 minutes per 100 miles beats a 350-mile EV that needs 30. This list ranks the combination.

How long are charging stops on a road trip?

Typically 15–25 minutes when you charge 10–80%, where EVs are fastest. Plan your exact route with the road-trip planner.

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Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination.