We rank premium electric cars and SUVs based on their claimed WLTP range figures.
Published on Dec 03, 2025 05:05:00 PM
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Follow usIt’s safe to say that the EV scene in India is no longer in its nascent stage. Consumer interest in electric vehicles has been increasing, thanks to steady growth in charging infrastructure, more affordable and accessible pricing, zero emissions and expanding choice across all price ranges. However, range anxiety continues to stand in the way of many buyers looking to purchase an EV.
While the concerns are valid, many car manufacturers now offer EVs that provide sufficient range on a single charge, even for highway runs. We’ve compiled a list of 10 electric cars and SUVs that boast the highest claimed range on a single charge (as of December 2025). Do note that this list ranks cars tested on the stringent WLTP cycle, not the more relaxed ARAI cycle. So naturally, it focuses on the premium end of the EV range in India.
The Seal was the third BYD car for India, launched in March 2024, and is available with multiple powertrain and battery pack options. The entry-level, single-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dynamic variant gets a 61.44kWh battery pack, while the larger 82.56kWh battery pack is available in the higher-spec Premium and Performance variants. With the bigger battery pack and RWD configuration, the Seal has a WLTP-certified range of 570km, and we had a chance to review this electric sedan on Indian roads. Click here to read our review.
The Audi Q8 e-tron was launched in India in 2023, and it’s available in two versions: 50 and 55. While both come with a dual-motor setup, the lower-spec 50 trim has a 95kWh battery pack, while the higher-spec 55 trim packs a 114kWh unit. As such, it is the higher-spec 55 trim that has the higher claimed range of 580km, compared to 491km on the 50 trim. The e-SUV produces 340hp and 408hp in the 50 and 55 variants, respectively.
At the beginning of 2024, Porsche unveiled an electric version of the Macan SUV. It utilises the brand’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform, which also underpins the Audi Q6 e-tron and Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Macan Electric is available in two variants in India: Standard RWD and Turbo, the latter of which has a claimed range of 591km. The Turbo is equipped with a 95kWh battery pack that powers two electric motors producing a total of 639hp and up to 1,130Nm for short periods of overboost. The electric SUV can go from a standstill to 100kph in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 260kph.
Tied in seventh position are two luxury SUVs from Lotus and Audi: the Eletre and the Q8 e-tron Sportback. Among these, the Lotus Eletre is available in Base, S and R trims, all of which get a 603hp dual-motor system that allows them to sprint from 0 to 100kph in 4.5 seconds. They are available with a 112kWh battery, giving them a claimed range of 600km as per the WLTP cycle.
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback was also launched in 2023 alongside the SUV model and is available in 50 Quattro and 55 Quattro trims. Like the SUV, it is the higher-spec 55 trim of the Sportback that has the better WLTP-claimed range of 600km. The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 gets a 114kWh battery and two electric motors that produce 340hp and 664Nm. The lower-spec 50 trim gets a 95kWh battery pack and has a WLTP-rated range of 505km.
The BMW i7 is an all-electric derivative of the 7 Series and visually differentiates itself with subtle blue accents on the body and an “i” badge on the front grille. For Indian buyers, the i7 is available in two variants: eDrive50 M Sport and M70 xDrive. Both get dual motors and a 101.7kWh battery pack, with the eDrive50 offering 449hp, 650Nm of torque and a 603km WLTP-certified range. The range-topping i7 M70 ups the output to 650hp and 1,015Nm but takes a hit on the range front with 560km on the WLTP cycle.
Occupying the fifth position are the Lotus Emeya and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Lotus Emeya was launched in January 2025 and comes in three variants. The standard Emeya comes with a 102kWh battery pack powering a dual-motor setup producing 600hp and 710Nm, with a WLTP-certified range of up to 610km. The mid-spec S and the top-spec R, however, get a reduced claimed range of 540km and 435km, respectively.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comes in two variants: 450 (5-seater) and 580 (7-seater). The lower-spec 450 trim has a higher claimed range of 610km, which it manages with its 118kWh battery pack. The 580 comes with the same battery pack but has a lower claimed range of 509km.
The iX is BMW’s flagship electric SUV in India, offered only in the xDrive50 trim with a 105.2kWh battery pack powering dual motors that have a combined output of 523hp and 765Nm. It has a claimed range of 635km, and in our real-world tests, this is how much range the iX managed to offer.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is the newest Porsche EV, available in Standard and Turbo variants, both of which come with a 113kWh battery pack and dual-motor AWD setup. Among these, the base-spec Cayenne Electric variant produces 408hp and 835Nm and has a claimed range of 642km. The higher-spec Turbo Electric trim pushes out a whopping 1,156hp and 1,150Nm but has a lower claimed range of 623km. Notably, the Cayenne Electric is the first Porsche car to get an optional 11kW wireless charging capability.
The Model Y SUV is the first Tesla car in India, which was launched in July 2025. It is being offered in two variants: a standard RWD and a Long Range RWD. The lower-spec variant features a 64kWh battery pack, while the Long Range version has a bigger 84.2kWh battery pack, and as the name suggests, the latter has a WLTP-claimed range of 661km. The standard model, on the other hand, has a 500km range (WLTP-rated).
The Mercedes EQS 580 is the sporty electric four-door ‘coupe’ alter ego of the luxurious S-Class and tops our list with a WLTP-certified range of up to 677km. It’s powered by a 107.8kWh battery and has a dual-motor setup that produces 523hp and 855Nm. Local assembly in Mercedes’s Pune facility has ensured that the EQS 580’s pricing doesn’t reach stratospheric levels. The EQS 580 even helped us set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an EV on a single charge.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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