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The best electric cars for long journeys: Our 2026 ranking

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Le Figaro compared 143 versions of some of the best-selling electric models from January through July 2026.
  • The comparison assessed range, charging time, price and consumption to identify vehicles suited to long-distance travel.
  • The article says charging points on motorways are expanding and manufacturers are cutting prices, easing some earlier concerns about electric-car road trips.

Long-distance electric-car travel is becoming less daunting in 2026, as motorway charging networks expand and manufacturers adjust their models and prices.

Le Figaro compared 143 versions of electric vehicles among the best-selling models from January through July 2026. The ranking examined range, charging time, price and consumption to identify the cars that offer the best compromise for drivers covering long distances.

The article focuses on a concern that has followed electric cars from the beginning: their supposed inability to manage long journeys. Earlier worries centered on broken or overcrowded charging stations and lengthy waits, especially during holiday departures. According to the article, those reservations are now fading.

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is among the vehicles highlighted in the ranking. The publication presents the broader market as fast-moving, with buyers now able to choose electric road cars capable of traveling several hundred kilometers on fast roads without major difficulty.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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