Say goodbye to range anxiety – for good

Oh, the places you’ll go. Or rather, we’ll all go.

That’s right. The new year has got us dreaming about what’s next: the next road trip, the next dream in reach, the next peak to climb in the atmospheric and hopeful rise of EVs.

When we think about the year ahead of us at ChargePoint, we think about what’s next. And how the Electric Revolution is constantly redefining what’s possible.

The average EV range in the EU has more than tripled since 2010. Take that in. It’s a staggering fact. Today, we can go beyond dreaming to planning our wildest EV adventures, cruising from:

• Frankfurt to Zurich (on less than a full charge)
• Frankfurt to Copenhagen (in an EV with max range)

Not on the continent? Consider driving from:

• Manchester to London (on less than a full charge)
• London to St. Andrews (in an EV with max range)

The list of what’s now possible for EV drivers is endless.

We know many people want to take the exciting leap and join the Electric Revolution but still feel some lingering range anxiety. We get it. Change is scary. But we’re here to tell you that you have nothing to fear. You can get everywhere you need and want to go in your EV. And the hottest new EVs in 2024 for distance are only part of the puzzle. Having the world's leading EV charging network in your back pocket doesn’t hurt either.

Read on for some of the most exciting new EV models for range hitting the road this year. While there are too many to count, there’s truly the right EV out there for everyone.

Here are some of the most exciting new models to maximize distance on a single charge:

2024 Kia EV9 (~ 318 miles/512 km)

Say hello to a brand new all-electric, seven-seater SUV ready to go the distance. What’s not to love about a three-row EV that can go from 0-62 miles (~ 100 km) per hour in 5.3 seconds and has a range of up to 318 miles (~ 512 km)?

Additional highlights:

• Goes from 10% to 80% fully charged in 25 minutes with DC fast charging
• Provides up to 379 horsepower
• Thoughtful details include interiors made of recycled materials, steering wheel buttons for different driving conditions and autonomous lane changing

2024 Volkswagen ID.7 (~ 435 miles/700 km)

This all-electric hatch from Volkswagen will hit the sweet spot for many EV drivers with a clean, timeless design and a size that’s not too small or too big. Similarly just right? A range estimated to start at 386 miles (621 km) and go up to 435 miles (~ 700 km) per charge depending on battery configuration.

Additional highlights:

• Charges battery from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes with DC fast charging
• Designed to maximize aerodynamics while staying true to the classic Volkswagen aesthetic
• Highlights include roomy, quiet interior and thoughtful, future-ready touches like an electrochromic (smart glass) panoramic sunroof

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric (~ 319 miles/513 km)

This all-electric family crossover refreshes the beloved Hyundai Kona. You don’t have to choose between a more comfortable price point and a range of up to 319 miles (~ 513 km).

Additional highlights:

• Futuristic, spacious design redefines the aesthetic future and possibility of EVs
• Larger than previous Kona, with sizeable boot (trunk)
• The best of the Korean electric revolution at an affordable price point

2024 Polestar 3 (~ 300 miles/483 km)

Introducing Polestar’s first electric SUV. Volvo’s spin-off brand has already made quite a splash in the EV world, and their first SUV should be no different. Elegant, refined design meets state-of-the-art safety technology and an estimated 300-mile (~ 483 km) range.

Additional highlights:

• High-tech safety technology includes twelve ultrasonic sensors and interior radar designed to prevent heat deaths
• Optional Luminar lidar (laser imaging, detection and ranging) technology available for additional object-sensing safety
• Delivers up to 517 horsepower

2024 Renault Scenic E-Tech (~ 391 miles/629 km)

This fully electric family car delivers the same comfort for which Renault has always been beloved, but now with an EV range estimated to reach up to a whopping 391 miles (~ 629 km). The word on the street is this baby is the new perfect family car, delivering a great driving experience that doesn’t skimp on space.

Additional highlights:

• Car of the Year 2024 finalist
• Includes over 50 built-in apps
• Optional smart rearview mirror and other high-tech features

What does the increased EV range mean for me?

Discover how far an EV can travel on a single charge.

The average EV range’s exponential growth year after year means you can drive farther on a single charge without stopping. Twelve years ago, the average EV could take you on a local road trip before you’d have to charge. Today, you can comfortably cross multiple country lines with battery power to spare. You can drive from Frankfurt to Copenhagen on a single charge. From Paris to Milan. From London to Edinburgh. EV and battery technology just keep getting better and better – already far exceeding the distance the average European driver covers daily.

We’re grateful to know and trust that EVs can now travel farther than ever before, and charge even faster when we’re in a hurry.

EV batteries keep getting better and better

EV batteries keep getting more powerful, enabling farther driving ranges, faster charging times and lower costs for drivers. Now drivers can wake up ready to hit any road – driving as far as 516 miles (~ 830 km) in 2024 on a single charge. And that distance will only continue to grow year after year.

With EVs and EV batteries, the best is yet to come.