Ranking

Longest-range EVs: Hatchback, 2017 model year

Every EV in the catalog with a published EPA range, longest first. EPA range is the official combined rating from the window sticker; real-world range moves with speed, temperature and wheel size.

Published specs, not John’s test results. His score shows where he has scored a car; it never changes the order.

Data: EPA range: fueleconomy.gov (EPA) for 11. Values last checked October 24, 2026.

11 of 11 EVs have a published EPA range

Average 112 mi

  1. 1
    2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
    Photo credit

    Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2017–2023)

    238 mi

    Compare the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
  2. 2
    2018 Volkswagen e-Golf
    Photo credit

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2015–2019)

    125 mi

    Compare the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf
  3. 3

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2017–2021)

    124 mi

    Compare the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
  4. 4
    2012 Ford Focus Electric
    Photo credit

    Photo: Cutlass, CC0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2018)

    115 mi

    Compare the 2017 Ford Focus Electric
  5. 5
    2015 BMW i3
    Photo credit

    Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2021)

    114 mi

    Compare the 2017 BMW i3 94 Ah
  6. 6
    2017 Nissan Leaf
    Photo credit

    Photo: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2011–2026

    107 mi

    Compare the 2017 Nissan Leaf
  7. 7
    2019 Kia Soul EV
    Photo credit

    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2015–2020)

    93 mi

    Compare the 2017 Kia Soul EV
  8. 8
    2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
    Photo credit

    Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2017)

    87 mi

    Compare the 2017 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive B250e
  9. 9
    2014 Fiat 500e
    Photo credit

    Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Model years 2013–2026

    84 mi

    Compare the 2017 Fiat 500e
  10. 10
    2015 BMW i3
    Photo credit

    Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2014–2021)

    81 mi

    Compare the 2017 BMW i3 60 Ah
  11. 11
    2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
    Photo credit

    Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Specs only · not reviewed yet · Discontinued (2012–2017)

    59 mi

    Compare the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

How this list is made

  • Longer bar, more range. Bars are measured from zero against the top value; the dark tick marks the average of all 11 ranked here.
  • Scores are John’s, shown only where he has scored a car, and they don’t affect the order. How John scores.
  • Each car’s page lists the source of every figure and when it was last checked.

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