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Tesla destroys the competition when it comes to how far its cars go on one charge

Tesla is far better than the competition when it comes to how far its cars can go on a single charge.

People hesitant to buy electric vehicles are likely to cite the limitations imposed by the need to charge frequently. Although electric vehicles can go farther on a single charge than when they were first introduced to the public, taking a road trip on most EVs would be tough. 

Not only do Teslas go farther than the competition, they go faster and have more powerful engines than their counterparts, which explains that huge jump in cost. 

Check out how the top electric vehicles on the market compare to each other:

How electric cars stack up
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