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40 electric cars reviewed with honest ratings, range and charging data, and pricing breakdowns across 6 categories. 16 qualify for incentives. Updated regularly with the latest pricing and model-year changes.

40 EVs reviewed
30 rated 8+/10
$16 eligible for incentives

Luxury Sedan

5 models

Lucid Air

Flagship

The range king: up to 469 EPA miles, 300 kW charging, and supercar-quick acceleration

9

The benchmark for EV range and efficiency. If you want to drive the farthest between charges, nothing else comes close.

Pros
  • Longest range of any EV on sale
  • Astonishing efficiency for the size
  • Genuinely fast charging
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Smaller service network than legacy luxury
  • Infotainment lags the competition
from $71,400
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Porsche Taycan

Sport

The driver's electric sport sedan — 320 kW charging, sublime handling, and savage Turbo trims

8.6

If driving feel matters most, the Taycan is the EV to beat. It charges fast and drives like a proper Porsche.

Pros
  • Best-driving EV on sale
  • Blistering 320 kW charging
  • Gorgeous build quality
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Range trails Tesla/Lucid
  • Options add up fast
from $99,400
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Tesla Model S

Flagship

Tesla's 410-mi flagship sedan — still blisteringly quick and supremely efficient

8.5

Still a compelling long-range luxury EV thanks to range, speed, and the Supercharger network — even as the cabin starts to show its age.

Pros
  • 410 miles of range
  • Supercharger access
  • Effortless straight-line speed
Cons
  • Aging interior design
  • Yoke or wheel debate persists
  • Pricey
from $74,990
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BMW i4

Sport

The driver's electric sedan — 318-mi range with proper BMW handling and a normal cabin

8.2

The pick for buyers who actually enjoy driving. It feels like a BMW first and an EV second, which is exactly the point.

Pros
  • Best-handling EV sedan in its class
  • Familiar, high-quality interior
  • Strong real-world range
Cons
  • CCS port — no native NACS yet
  • Charging speed trails Hyundai/Kia
  • Options inflate the price
from $52,200
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BMW i5

Executive

Executive electric sedan with up to 295-mi range and a 593-hp M60 performance trim

8.1

A quietly excellent executive EV. It prioritises refinement and dynamics over headline range, and does both very well.

Pros
  • Hushed, beautifully built cabin
  • Composed, BMW-grade handling
  • Strong M60 performance option
Cons
  • Range trails rivals
  • CCS port, slower charging
  • Gets very expensive optioned up
from $67,000
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Electric SUV

17 models

Rivian R1S

Three-row

2026 three-row electric SUV with 410-mi range, serious off-road capability, and 0-60 in 3.5s

8.9

The most capable electric SUV you can buy in 2026 if your budget stretches to it. Long range, real adventure chops, and a premium cabin.

Pros
  • Class-leading 410-mile range
  • Genuine off-road and towing capability
  • Spacious three-row interior
Cons
  • Expensive once you add trims
  • Software has had early bugs
  • Efficiency suffers in cold and at highway speeds
from $77,700
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Tesla Model Y

Compact

The 2026 Juniper refresh: efficient, well-priced electric SUV with the best charging network

8.8

Still the default pick for most EV shoppers. The Juniper refresh fixes the ride and noise complaints, and Supercharging remains a real advantage.

Pros
  • Access to the Supercharger network
  • Strong real-world efficiency
  • Huge cargo space for the class
Cons
  • Firm ride
  • Minimalist controls aren't for everyone
  • Build quality can vary
Tax creditfrom $44,990
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Hyundai Ioniq 5

Compact

Retro-styled electric SUV with 800V ultra-fast charging and a native NACS port for 2026

8.6

One of the best all-round electric SUVs. The 800V charging and comfortable cabin make it a smarter buy than its modest range figure suggests.

Pros
  • 800V architecture charges 10-80% in ~20 min
  • Roomy, lounge-like interior
  • Vehicle-to-load power export
Cons
  • EPA range trails the longest-range rivals
  • No frunk to speak of
  • Touch-capacitive controls
Tax creditfrom $43,000
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Kia EV9

Three-row

Boxy three-row electric SUV that seats seven — the family hauler of the EV world

8.6

The electric three-row to beat. If you need to move a family without burning gas, the EV9 is the most convincing option on sale.

Pros
  • Genuine three-row family space
  • Upscale, configurable interior
  • 800V fast charging
Cons
  • Range drops with the heavier AWD trims
  • Gets pricey at the top
  • Big footprint for tight garages
from $56,000
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Rivian R2

Midsize

Rivian's ~$45k midsize electric SUV — the mainstream model that brings the R1 formula down-market

8.5

The EV that could make Rivian a household name. If the delivered car hits its targets, the R2 is the value story of 2026.

Pros
  • Rivian build quality at half the R1 price
  • Right-sized for daily driving
  • Strong projected range and performance
Cons
  • Early production — verify delivered specs
  • Charging network still maturing
  • Options can push the price up fast
Tax creditfrom $45,000
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Kia EV6

Compact

Sharp-driving electric crossover with 800V charging and a hot GT performance trim

8.5

The sportier sibling to the Ioniq 5. Same great 800V platform, with sharper styling and a genuinely thrilling GT option up top.

Pros
  • Quick 800V charging
  • Engaging to drive
  • Striking design
Cons
  • Rear visibility
  • Firmer ride than the Ioniq 5
  • Touch controls
Tax creditfrom $43,000
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Chevrolet Equinox EV

Value

The value champ: a 319-mi electric SUV that starts under $35,000 before incentives

8.3

The best-value electric SUV in 2026. You give up charging speed and outright pace, but 300+ miles for under $35k is hard to argue with.

Pros
  • Lowest starting price of any 300-mile EV
  • Genuinely usable range
  • Comfortable, spacious interior
Cons
  • Slower 150 kW peak charging
  • Not quick off the line
  • Interior materials show the price point
Tax creditfrom $34,995
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Hyundai Ioniq 9

Three-row

Hyundai's big three-row electric SUV with 800V charging and lounge-grade comfort

8.3

A comfortable, sensible electric three-row that undercuts the luxury players. The Ioniq 9 is about quiet family miles, not thrills.

Pros
  • Quiet, lounge-like three-row cabin
  • 800V fast charging
  • Solid 335-mile range
Cons
  • Big and heavy
  • Not exciting to drive
  • AWD trims cost more and lose range
from $58,000
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Ford Mustang Mach-E

Compact

Practical electric crossover with Mustang attitude, 320-mi range, and a punchy GT trim

8

A practical, genuinely enjoyable electric crossover. The NACS port and aggressive pricing keep it competitive in a crowded class.

Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Good range and space
  • Now ships with a native NACS port
Cons
  • 150 kW charging is mid-pack
  • Efficiency trails Tesla/Hyundai
  • Some cabin materials feel cheap
Tax creditfrom $40,000
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Volvo EX30

Subcompact

Small, quick, affordable electric SUV with strong safety and a tidy 261-mi range

8

A cheeky, fast little EV that makes premium electric motoring affordable. The all-touchscreen controls are the main gripe.

Pros
  • Surprisingly quick
  • Affordable entry to Volvo
  • Strong safety kit
Cons
  • Everything runs through the touchscreen
  • Tight rear seat
  • Modest charging speed
Tax creditfrom $46,000
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Chevrolet Blazer EV

Midsize

Midsize electric SUV with up to 334-mi range and a sporty SS performance variant

7.9

A spacious, well-priced midsize EV that's worth a look once you confirm the software is sorted on your build.

Pros
  • Good range for the price
  • Roomy, comfortable interior
  • SS trim adds real punch
Cons
  • Early software gremlins
  • 190 kW charging is only okay
  • Some cheap interior bits
Tax creditfrom $44,600
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Honda Prologue

Midsize

Honda's roomy electric SUV with 308-mi range and aggressive lease deals

7.9

A spacious, sensible electric SUV that is often a lease bargain. Not thrilling, but a genuinely easy EV to own.

Pros
  • Roomy and comfortable
  • Good 308-mile range
  • Strong lease incentives
Cons
  • 150-ish kW charging
  • Built on GM's platform, not Honda's
  • Bland to drive
Tax creditfrom $48,000
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Volkswagen ID.4

Compact

Practical, family-friendly electric SUV with up to 291-mi range and US assembly

7.8

A sensible, spacious family EV. The software has frustrated owners, but the latest updates make it a solid value pick.

Pros
  • Roomy and comfortable
  • Often tax-credit eligible
  • Easy to live with
Cons
  • Clunky software (improving)
  • Average charging speed
  • Not exciting to drive
Tax creditfrom $45,000
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Nissan Ariya

Compact

Comfortable, quiet electric SUV with a lounge-like cabin and up to 289-mi range

7.6

A calm, comfortable electric SUV let down mainly by slow charging. Fine for home-charging commuters, less so for road-trippers.

Pros
  • Serene, roomy interior
  • Comfortable ride
  • Good standard tech
Cons
  • Slow 130 kW charging
  • Not quick
  • Range trails newer rivals
Tax creditfrom $41,000
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BYD Atto 3

Value

Affordable compact electric SUV with blade-battery safety and a quirky, practical cabin

7.3

A sensible, budget-friendly compact EV. Charging is slow, but for around-town buyers the value and safety story is strong.

Pros
  • Very affordable
  • Safe blade-battery chemistry
  • Roomy, practical interior
Cons
  • Slow 88 kW charging
  • Modest range
  • Not a performance car
from $37,000
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Toyota bZ4X

Compact

Toyota's practical electric SUV with up to 252-mi range and rock-solid reliability expectations

7.2

A cautious, sensible first EV from Toyota. Range and charging lag rivals, but the value and reliability story will win some buyers.

Pros
  • Affordable
  • Comfortable, quiet ride
  • Expected Toyota durability
Cons
  • Short range
  • Slow charging in the cold
  • Not quick
Tax creditfrom $38,000
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Subaru Solterra

Compact

Subaru's AWD-standard electric SUV with 285-mi range and genuine light off-road ability

7.2

A rugged-leaning electric SUV for Subaru loyalists. The standard AWD and trail ability set it apart from car-like rivals.

Pros
  • Standard AWD
  • Capable on light trails
  • Comfortable cabin
Cons
  • Slow charging
  • Not quick
  • Smaller dealer EV expertise
Tax creditfrom $39,000
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Luxury SUV

10 models

Lucid Gravity

Flagship

Lucid's first SUV: 450-mi range, 400 kW charging, and three rows of luxury

8.8

The most impressive luxury electric SUV of 2026 on paper. Range, charging speed, and space that no rival three-row EV can match.

Pros
  • 450 miles of range in a three-row SUV
  • Fastest charging on this list at 400 kW
  • Lucid's efficiency wizardry
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • New model — long-term reliability unproven
  • Limited service footprint
from $79,900
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Porsche Macan Electric

Compact

Porsche's electric compact SUV with 308-mi range, 270 kW charging, and sports-car reflexes

8.4

The most fun-to-drive electric compact SUV. It brings genuine Porsche dynamics to the segment, for a price.

Pros
  • Drives like a sports car
  • Fast 800V charging
  • Premium interior
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Options inflate the price
  • Rear space is tight
from $75,300
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Audi Q6 e-tron

Midsize

Audi's 800V luxury electric SUV with 321-mi range and quick 270 kW charging

8.3

A polished, fast-charging luxury electric SUV. The 800V platform makes road trips painless and the cabin is classic Audi.

Pros
  • Fast 800V charging
  • Solid 321-mile range
  • Beautifully built cabin
Cons
  • Expensive optioned up
  • Conservative styling
  • Rear space is just okay
from $65,000
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Polestar 3

Midsize

Scandinavian luxury electric SUV with 315-mi range and a focus on driving dynamics

8.2

A driver-focused luxury electric SUV with real polish. Worth a look if you value handling over outright range.

Pros
  • Genuinely engaging to drive
  • Minimalist, premium cabin
  • Strong safety tech
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Range trails the leaders
  • Small dealer network
from $67,500
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Genesis GV60

Compact

Plush compact luxury EV on Hyundai's 800V platform with quick charging and a hot Performance trim

8.2

A genuinely luxurious compact EV with the Ioniq 5's great 800V bones. The interior alone makes it worth the premium.

Pros
  • Fast 800V charging
  • Beautifully finished interior
  • Quick Performance trim
Cons
  • Range trails rivals
  • Pricey for the size
  • Few dealers
from $52,000
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Volvo EX90

Three-row

Volvo's flagship three-row electric SUV with 310-mi range and lidar-backed safety

8.1

A serene, safety-first luxury three-row EV. It is more about quiet comfort than thrills, and it does that beautifully.

Pros
  • Calm, luxurious cabin
  • Genuine three-row space
  • Advanced safety hardware
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Software was slow to mature
  • Heavy
from $81,000
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Cadillac Lyriq

Midsize

Cadillac's striking midsize electric SUV with 326-mi range and a gorgeous 33-inch display

8.1

The car that proved Cadillac is serious about EVs. Beautiful, comfortable, and well-priced for the luxury it delivers.

Pros
  • Stunning design inside and out
  • Solid 326-mile range
  • Quiet, comfortable ride
Cons
  • 190 kW charging is only okay
  • Heavy
  • Early software bugs
from $58,000
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Acura ZDX

Midsize

Acura's first EV — a sleek 313-mi luxury SUV with an available Type S performance trim

8

A stylish, comfortable luxury EV and a strong first effort from Acura. The Type S adds genuine pace for those who want it.

Pros
  • Handsome design
  • Good range
  • Punchy Type S trim
Cons
  • 190 kW charging is mid-pack
  • Shares GM underpinnings
  • Pricey at the top
from $65,000
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Midsize

Hushed, tech-laden luxury electric SUV with 308-mi range and an optional Hyperscreen

8

A supremely comfortable luxury electric SUV. Charging speed disappoints, but the cabin is a lovely place to cover miles.

Pros
  • Whisper-quiet cabin
  • Plush ride
  • Loads of tech
Cons
  • Only 170 kW charging
  • Pricey
  • Software can overwhelm
from $79,000
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Cadillac Optiq

Compact

Cadillac's smaller, more attainable electric SUV with 302-mi range and premium tech

7.9

A handsome, well-equipped compact luxury EV. Charging speed is the main compromise versus 800V competitors.

Pros
  • Entry into Cadillac EVs
  • Good range
  • Upscale cabin
Cons
  • Slower 150 kW charging
  • Pricier than mainstream rivals
  • New model
from $54,000
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Electric Sedan

4 models

Tesla Model 3

Compact

The 2026 Highland sedan: 363-mi range, excellent efficiency, and Supercharger access

8.7

The efficiency leader among mainstream EV sedans. The Highland update makes it quieter and nicer inside without losing the Model 3's core strengths.

Pros
  • Excellent efficiency and range
  • Supercharger network access
  • Sharp handling
Cons
  • No instrument cluster
  • Stalk-free controls take adjustment
  • Firm ride
Tax creditfrom $42,490
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Hyundai Ioniq 6

Midsize

Streamlined electric sedan with 361-mi range and one of the best efficiency figures on sale

8.4

A range-and-efficiency standout that undercuts pricier rivals. If the styling works for you, it's one of the smartest EV sedan buys.

Pros
  • Outstanding efficiency
  • Long range for the price
  • 800V ultra-fast charging
Cons
  • Tight rear headroom from the sloping roof
  • Polarizing looks
  • Small trunk opening
Tax creditfrom $42,800
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Polestar 2

Compact

Sharp-handling electric fastback with up to 320-mi range and Google built-in

8

A likeable, well-built electric fastback. The Google system is the best in the business and the chassis is genuinely enjoyable.

Pros
  • Fun, tidy handling
  • Excellent Google infotainment
  • Solid range after updates
Cons
  • Tight rear seat
  • Firm ride
  • Smaller than newer rivals
Tax creditfrom $49,900
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BYD Seal

Value

Sleek global electric sedan with blade-battery tech, AWD performance, and sharp value

7.8

A standout value EV sedan in markets where it is sold, blending strong performance with BYD's well-regarded blade-battery safety.

Pros
  • Quick AWD performance
  • Safe, durable blade battery
  • Plush interior for the money
Cons
  • Not sold in the US market
  • 150 kW charging is mid-pack
  • Software polish lags rivals
from $46,000
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Electric Truck

3 models

Rivian R1T

Midsize

The 420-mi electric pickup that started it all — quick, capable, and clever

8.7

The electric pickup to beat for range and refinement. It out-drives and out-ranges its rivals, even if towing still demands careful planning.

Pros
  • Longest range of any electric truck
  • 0-60 in 3.4 seconds
  • Clever storage and off-road modes
Cons
  • Towing slashes range
  • Expensive
  • Big and heavy for a daily
from $69,900
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Ford F-150 Lightning

Full-size

The familiar F-150, electrified — up to 320 mi, huge frunk, and home-backup power

8

The easiest EV pickup to live with if you already trust the F-150. Just plan around the towing range hit and the modest charging speed.

Pros
  • Familiar, work-ready F-150 package
  • Massive lockable frunk
  • Can power a home during outages
Cons
  • Range collapses when towing
  • Slower 150 kW charging
  • Efficiency is poor by EV standards
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Tesla Cybertruck

Full-size

Stainless-steel electric pickup with 325-mi range, 800V-style fast charging, and brutal acceleration

7.8

A love-it-or-hate-it electric pickup. Quick and capable, but efficiency and price keep it niche next to the Rivian R1T and F-150 Lightning.

Pros
  • Genuinely fast for a truck
  • Supercharger access
  • Tough, distinctive design
Cons
  • Polarizing looks
  • Efficiency is poor
  • Pricey and divisive
from $79,990
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Electric Van

1 model

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Minivan

The electric microbus reborn — three rows of retro-cool family space, 234-mi range

8.1

The most charming EV on sale. Range is modest, but as a family hauler with personality, nothing else comes close.

Pros
  • Irresistible retro design
  • Genuinely spacious and flexible
  • Smooth, quiet ride
Cons
  • Short range for the price
  • Heavy and not quick
  • Expensive
from $61,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best electric SUV in 2026?

The Tesla Model Y (Juniper refresh), Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Rivian R2 lead the mainstream electric SUV class. For three-row family buyers, the Rivian R1S, Kia EV9, and Hyundai Ioniq 9 are top choices.

Which EV has the longest range?

The Lucid Air leads on EPA range, often topping 400 miles in efficient trims. The Tesla Model S, Lucid Gravity, and long-range Tesla Model 3 also rank among the longest-range EVs you can buy in 2026.

What is the best value EV in 2026?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV offers strong range at a lower starting price. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Ford Mustang Mach-E are also strong value picks, especially once federal and state incentives are factored in.

How much does an electric car cost?

Mainstream EVs typically start around $35,000-$50,000, while luxury models from Lucid, BMW, and Rivian range from $60,000 to over $100,000. Federal and state incentives can meaningfully lower the effective price.

Last updated: 2026. Pricing and ratings are verified regularly. Have an EV to suggest? Let us know.