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Electric Cars With the Longest Range in 2013

The 2013 EV with the longest EPA range is the Tesla Model S ((85 kW-hr battery pack) · RWD) at 265 mi on a full charge, 183 mi farther than the median EV (82 mi) among the 11 EVs ranked. The Tesla Model S costs about $1,040 a year to charge, $160 more than the median EV ($880).

The top 10 run from 265 mi to 62 mi. Each model is listed once, with its best qualifying configuration named in the row; models with the same displayed value share a rank.

Longest range

265mi

Tesla Model S

Median model

82mi

11 models

Top-10 median

84.5mi

Models ranked

11

one row per model

Full ranking

All 11 models. Every column is sortable.

Electric Cars With the Longest Range in 2013: top 11 of 11 models
1
Tesla Model S
(85 kW-hr battery pack) · RWD
Large cars · Electric
26538.089$1,040+183
2
BYD e6
FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
12754.063$1,480+45
3
Toyota RAV4
EV · FWD
Small SUVs · Electric
10344.076$1,210+21
4
Coda CODA
FWD
Small cars · Electric
8846.073$1,260+6
5
Fiat 500e
FWD
Small cars · Electric
8729.0116$800+5
6
Honda Fit
EV · FWD
Wagons · Electric
8229.0118$8000
7
Ford Focus
Electric · FWD
Small cars · Electric
7632.0105$880−6
8
Nissan Leaf
FWD
Midsize cars · Electric
7529.0115$800−7
9
smart fortwo
electric drive convertible · RWD
Two-seaters · Electric
6832.0107$880−14
10
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
RWD
Small cars · Electric
6230.0112$820−20
11
Scion iQ
EV · FWD
Small cars · Electric
3828.0121$770−44

How this list is built

Every line below is read from the list definition that produced the table.

  • Classes: every EPA class except special-purpose vehicles.
  • Powertrains: Electric.
  • Ranked by EPA range, highest first.
  • One row per model (make and model): the configuration that ranks best in this list is shown, with its trim, engine and drive named in the row.
  • Ties are decided on the displayed value (whole miles, kWh per 100 miles to one decimal, cost rounded to $10): tied models share a rank, then are ordered by a tie-breaker and by name.
  • Special-purpose vehicles, such as heavy-duty variants, are excluded.
  • Range is the EPA label value from standardized laboratory tests; real-world range varies with speed, weather and load.
  • Model years MY2013 to MY2027; a year is listed only when at least 10 models qualify.

Data and period

  • EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026
  • Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh)
  • 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway

Frequently asked questions

Which 2013 EV has the longest range?

The 2013 EV with the longest EPA range is the Tesla Model S ((85 kW-hr battery pack) · RWD) at 265 mi on a full charge, 183 mi farther than the median EV (82 mi) among the 11 EVs ranked. The Tesla Model S costs about $1,040 a year to charge, $160 more than the median EV ($880).

How much does the Tesla Model S cost to charge per year?

About $1,040 a year at 15,000 miles a year, using the prices stamped at the bottom of this page. The median EV in this list costs $880 a year.

How many EVs are ranked for 2013?

11 models qualify, one row each. The median is 82 mi, and the top 10 run from 265 mi to 62 mi.

How are ties, trims and drivetrains handled?

Each model appears once, with the configuration that ranks best in this list; its trim, engine and drive are named in the row. Models with the same displayed value share a rank (1, 2, 2, 4) and are then ordered by a tie-breaker and by name. See the methodology.

What are MPGe and kWh per 100 miles?

MPGe is how far an EV goes on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. kWh per 100 miles is the energy it uses over 100 miles, so lower is better. See the EV hub.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway