# Electric vehicle long-distance travel testing

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electric-vehicle-long-distance-travel-testing
> Updated: 2026-10-31T23:05:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent reports highlight the feasibility of long-distance travel using electric vehicles across Europe. A test of the Kia EV5 electric SUV during a 4,000-kilometer journey to Brittany, France, demonstrated the vehicle’s suitability for long trips, noting its comfort, cargo capacity, and low energy costs.

In a separate instance, a family from Almería completed a 6,071-kilometer trip through eight European countries using a Mercedes EQS SUV. The travelers utilized specialized applications to plan charging stops, maintaining an autonomy of 300 to 400 kilometers per charge. They reported that the trip was more cost-effective than using a combustion engine vehicle and encountered no significant issues with existing electric infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Almería family completes 6,071 kilometer European trip in electric vehicle

A family from Almería traveled 6,071 kilometers across eight European countries in an electric Mercedes EQS SUV, proving the feasibility of long-distance EV travel through careful planning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almera-family-completes-6071-kilometer-european-trip-in-electric-vehicle

### 2026-10-29: Kia EV5 electric SUV tested on 4,000-kilometer trip

A 4,000-kilometer test trip to Brittany, France, highlights the Kia EV5's comfort, spacious interior, and low energy costs for long-distance travel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kia-ev5-electric-suv-tested-on-4000-kilometer-trip

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