With the crisis in the Middle East causing oil prices to soar, more individuals are contemplating making the switch to electric cars. Consequently, one of the key questions they might be asking is how far their potential electric car can travel, a subject that has been at the forefront of discussions since the dawn of the electric car revolution in the 2010s.

Despite the thousands of charging points across the UK, range remains a significant concern for potential electric car purchasers. Thankfully, Which? has compiled a list of the EVs (electric vehicles) with the longest ranges to assist any prospective buyers.

Which? stated that they determined which car had the greatest range "based on the versions of each model with the largest battery option". Topping the list is the £64,860 Volvo EX60 from Sweden, boasting a range of 503 miles in the car's P12 AWD trim.

A Volvo EX60 has the longest range of EV cars(Image: Getty)

In second place, with a claimed range of 500 miles, is the £58,755 BMW iX3 50 xDrive equipped with 20-inch aerodynamic wheels.

Securing third place was the Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium Saloon, priced at £112,620, with a range of 485 miles.

Although there is now an extensive selection of electric cars available in a variety of price brackets for British buyers, there are concerns that they may not be gaining popularity quickly enough as the countdown to the UK's petrol and diesel car ban in 2030 continues.

The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) monitors the UK's automotive sector and provides updates on crucial issues including sales data and emerging patterns. The organisation has called for modifications to the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

They've stated the mandate needs to be "reviewed" as industry experts caution there's a gap between electric vehicle availability and consumer appetite for them.

More people could soon consider moving away from fossil fuels (stock)(Image: Peter Cade via Getty Images)

In an interview with the Express, Auto Express's Steve Walker suggested there was "a mismatch between supply and demand".

He said: "The core issue is a mismatch between supply and demand. The ZEV mandate is pushing manufacturers to rapidly increase EV supply, but consumer demand hasn't fully caught up."

Nevertheless, as the conflict in the Middle East continues, with oil prices continuing to vacillate, motorists deliberating between purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle might opt to cut costs by choosing a more environmentally friendly option.