Best Electric Vehicles 2026

Toyota dropped the awkward bZ4X name and gave its electric SUV what it needed: a bigger battery, up to 314 miles of range, far quicker DC charging, and a native NACS port.

The Equinox EV delivers up to 319 miles of range for well under $40,000, making it one of the cheapest ways to get long-range electric driving in a family-sized SUV.

The Bolt is back on GM's Ultium architecture with LFP cells, a native NACS charge port, and roughly 255 miles of range — still the cheapest new EV in America.

The world's best-selling EV was refreshed with a quieter cabin, retuned suspension, and up to 357 miles of range, plus a cheaper Standard trim that reset the entry price.

The Model 3 offers up to 363 miles of range, the lowest running costs of any mainstream EV sedan, and a Performance version that hits 60 mph in about three seconds.

The IONIQ 5 added a larger 84-kWh battery, up to 318 miles of range, and a native NACS port that opens up the Tesla Supercharger network, plus a lifted XRT trim.

Hyundai's first three-row electric SUV offers up to 335 miles of range, an 800-volt charging system, and a lounge-like second row with available swiveling captain's chairs.

The EV6 gained a bigger 84-kWh battery, up to 319 miles of range, and a native NACS port, while the 641-hp EV6 GT remains one of the quickest EVs at any price.

The EV9 is a boxy, three-row electric SUV with up to 304 miles of range, 800-volt fast charging, and a native NACS port for Supercharger access.

Subaru's second EV is a taller, more rugged electric wagon with dual motors, 375 horsepower, around 260 miles of range, and a native NACS charge port.

The LEAF was reinvented as a crossover on Nissan's CMF-EV platform, finally ditching the old CHAdeMO port for NACS and offering up to 303 miles of range.

The electric Microbus revival delivers around 234 miles of range, sliding rear doors, up to seven seats, and more visual charm than anything else on the road.

The second-generation R1T brings in-house electronics, up to 420 miles of range, and a Quad-Motor version making 1,025 horsepower — all with the Gear Tunnel that no rival copies.

The R1S delivers three-row electric SUV space with up to 410 miles of range, real off-road hardware, and the same Quad-Motor option that makes it absurdly quick.

Lucid's three-row SUV leads the entire market on range — up to 450 miles — thanks to the most efficient electric powertrain in production, plus 900-volt architecture and NACS charging.