Electric Cars, Ranked

Cracked the mass-market code as one of the best-selling EVs ever, with strong range, access to the Supercharger network, and constant over-the-air improvement.

Its 800V E-GMP platform charges 10-80% in about 18 minutes, and it swept 2022 World Car of the Year honors.

The 2012 Model S proved a long-range luxury EV was viable, and the Plaid trim hits 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds.

Shares the same 800V ultra-fast-charging platform as the Ioniq 5, and the 576-hp GT version out-accelerates many supercars.

The first mainstream 800V production car, it delivers genuine sports-car handling and repeatable performance without heat-soak fade.

Became the best-selling vehicle globally in 2023, pairing crossover practicality with Model 3 tech and Supercharger access.

The Grand Touring trim holds an EPA rating around 516 miles, the longest of any production EV, with a genuinely luxurious cabin.

Beat Ford and Tesla to market as the first modern electric pickup, and its quad-motor setup handles serious off-roading.

Delivers classic BMW driving feel with competitive range, and the i4 M50 is one of the sharpest-driving EVs under six figures.

A solid, roomy crossover that was 2021 North American Utility of the Year, though its badge choice remains divisive.

Offers a whisper-quiet cabin and the massive optional Hyperscreen, but its bulbous styling and price draw criticism.

A sensible, affordable family crossover, dragged down early by clunky touch-sensitive controls and buggy software.

One of the best value EVs on range-per-dollar, but a battery fire recall forced GM to replace packs across the fleet.

A well-built luxury SUV, but early models posted disappointing efficiency and range for the battery size.

Distinctive stainless-steel design and fast, but it launched years late and racked up multiple recalls including trim pieces flying off.

An early premium EV with good looks, but slow charging and reliability complaints undercut it before Jaguar phased it out.

The best-selling EV of the 2010s, now held back by its air-cooled battery and outdated CHAdeMO fast-charging port.

Plagued by software glitches and safety complaints, its maker Fisker filed for bankruptcy in 2024, stranding owners.

Henrik Fisker's first plug-in hybrid suffered fires and recalls before the original company went bankrupt in 2013.