The era of the 400-mile range EV is upon us
Source: Business Insider ·
Several luxury automakers are rolling out a fresh generation of EVs. They improve on one of the US markets' big worries before going electric: range.
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The next generation of EVs is rolling out. Their biggest improvement: more range.Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty ImagesThere's a fresh batch of EVs heading to the US. They're getting 400 miles of range.That type of range in the US has been reserved for shoppers splashing out on six-figure vehicles.The new batch still has luxury prices — but could quickly filter into mass-market vehicles.Range anxiety? That's so 2026.The auto industry is slowly flipping its calendars into the 2027 model year, and the transition is bringing a new crop of EVs with 400-plus miles of range. That was once a rare bragging point reserved for ultra-luxury sedans and gargantuan electric trucks.It's an important development, especially for the US market. While the rest of the world has started to embrace fully electric driving amid sky-high fuel costs, American drivers have lagged China and Europe in adopting EVs, held back by range anxiety, high vehicle prices, and limited public charging access.Automakers' response:…