Which electric car has the longest range in winter?

The direct answer

The longest winter range among the listed entries belongs to the Mercedes-Benz EQS: 605 km for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (2026). That directly answers which electric car leads for winter range. The winter range ranking covers 280 families. The data in this article is dated October 4, 2026.

Leading entries

Lucid Air follows the leader at 600 km. The list then includes BMW iX3, Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, and Volvo EX60. Positions 7 and 9 each have two entries sharing that place. The families, versions, and values in the leading part of the ranking are:

1. Mercedes-Benz EQS — Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (2026): 605 km.
2. Lucid Air — Lucid Air Grand Touring (2025-2026): 600 km.
3. BMW iX3 — BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2026): 530 km.
4. Lucid Gravity Grand Touring — Lucid Gravity Grand Touring (2026): 525 km.
5. Volvo EX60 — Volvo EX60 P12 AWD (2027): 515 km.
6. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupé — Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 55 4MATIC+: 505 km.
7. Audi A6 Sportback e-tron — Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance (2025): 500 km.
8. Hongqi EH7 — Hongqi EH7 111 kWh Long Range: 500 km.
9. Tesla Model S — Tesla Model S AWD (2026): 490 km.
10. Polestar 5 — Polestar 5 Dual Motor: 490 km.

Each family name links to its corresponding car page. Read every entry with its version name: the ranking pairs the range value with the specific variant shown beside the family. The leading entries also show two pairs with identical values: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Hongqi EH7 each have 500 km, while Tesla Model S and Polestar 5 each have 490 km. They are the entries shown at shared positions 7 and 9.

What the medians say

The median combined winter range is 345 km, while the median city range in winter is 405 km. Both figures relate to the 280 families in the ranking, while 605 km marks the leader. These provide two different reference points: the top entry and the medians for the wider group. The city median is higher than the combined-range median. Median winter retention is 74%; it is expressed as a percentage, so consider it separately from values given in kilometres. Together, the leading entries, the middle values, and retention give a fuller view of winter range.

Conditions and data date

The range figures in this ranking are EvCompass estimates for −10 °C (cold) and 23 °C (mild). These are EvCompass estimates for the stated conditions. The data date is October 4, 2026. When reading the figures, note that the medians in the brief refer to winter conditions and the ranking answers a question about winter range. The two stated temperatures let drivers read the values against both supplied conditions.

How to use the ranking

For a short answer, start with the Mercedes-Benz EQS at 605 km. To compare a wider group of cars, open the full ranking and find the families you are considering. Read the family name alongside its version, then compare its range with the medians: 345 km for combined winter range and 405 km for city driving in winter. Consider the 74% median winter retention separately. This gives you both the answer for the leader and the figures describing the broader group of 280 families.