The 18 Best Electric Vehicles of 2026

Budget-friendly hatchbacks line up against six-figure luxury flagships and rugged off-road trucks in this snapshot of where EVs stand right now. Cast your vote!

1

Tesla Model 3

Tesla's mainstream sedan, still a top seller thanks to its range, software, and Supercharger network.

1000pts

2

Hyundai Ioniq 5

An angular electric SUV with 800-volt ultra-fast charging and up to 318 miles of range.

695pts

3

Hyundai Ioniq 6

A streamlined electric sedan rivaling the Tesla Model 3 with up to 361 miles of range.

618pts

4

Polestar 3

A performance-oriented Swedish electric SUV emphasizing minimalist design and handling.

595pts

5

Chevrolet Equinox EV

An affordable electric crossover aimed at bringing EV ownership to the mainstream budget segment.

534pts

6

Hyundai Ioniq 9

A spacious three-row electric SUV rounding out Hyundai's Ioniq lineup.

534pts

7

Volvo EX90

Volvo's flagship electric SUV emphasizing safety technology and Scandinavian interior design.

463pts

8

Kia EV6

A sporty electric crossover sharing Hyundai's E-GMP platform with distinctive styling.

379pts

9

GMC Sierra EV

A full-size electric pickup with heavy towing capacity and a tech-filled cabin.

379pts

10

Lucid Air

A luxury electric sedan rated the best premium EV of 2026 for its range and interior quality.

379pts

11

Rivian R1T

An adventure-oriented electric pickup truck known for off-road capability and clever storage.

379pts

12

Nissan Leaf

The redesigned 2026 Leaf is the cheapest new EV in America with over 300 miles of range.

278pts

13

Porsche Taycan

Porsche's electric sports sedan, prized for handling and rapid charging performance.

278pts

14

Tesla Model Y

Tesla's compact crossover and one of the best-selling EVs worldwide.

278pts

15

BMW i5

An electric version of BMW's 5 Series sedan, blending traditional luxury with EV powertrains.

278pts

16

Lucid Gravity

Lucid's flagship luxury electric SUV, topping category rankings with a perfect review score.

154pts

17

Rivian R1S

Rivian's three-row electric SUV sharing its rugged platform with the R1T truck.

154pts

18

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford's electric crossover styled after the Mustang, blending performance with everyday usability.

154pts