Best Car for Long Distances 2023 – Tesla Model 3

That an EV has won our owner-voted Best Car for Long Distances award tells you just how far electric cars have come. You really can make an EV work as a day-to-day motorway cruiser now and, according to drivers, the Tesla Model 3 is the best.
It of course helps that the Model 3 has one of the best batteries in the business, capable of up to 374 miles on a single charge. Beyond that, it’s just a great car to spend a lot of time in, too. It’s fundamentally comfortable, with a great driving position, flat seats and calm, quiet motorway manners. The tech helps too, with features like the always-on blind spot monitor providing a sense of safety and assurance. It’s also extremely quick and performance is frequently referenced as a key part of the Model 3 experience among owners. As is the Supercharger network, which is of course a significant reason why the Model 3 works so well as a long-distance car, bringing ultra-rapid (and exclusive to Tesla) charging capability that makes motorway journeys that much easier. The Tesla Model 3 is a very worthy winner of our Best Car for Long Distances award. Return to the New Car Awards homepage