Best Electric Cars for 2023 & 2024

Price: $88,150
EPA-estimated range: Up to 246 miles

The Taycan may be electric, but it's still a Porsche. That means driving feel stands above all else, even when there's no boxer-six engine behind the driver. The Taycan's steering is excellent, and thanks to expert chassis tuning, it hides the weight of its batteries well.

No matter what your use case may be, Porsche sells a Taycan that fits, from a base rear-drive model to a 750-hp Turbo S with standard AWD and supercar-beating acceleration. If you want the speed, be prepared to pay for it.

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Price: $99,150
EPA-estimated range: Up to 235 miles

The Taycan Cross Turismo takes everything about the normal Taycan and puts it into a taller, plastic-clad wagon body. It's more practical and easier to drive on rougher terrain, all while delivering that same great Porsche experience.

If you'd rather have the wagon body without all of the rugged cladding, you can. You just have to order a Taycan GTS model. It strips the plastic exterior trim in favor of a more traditional wagon body style. For us, it's the pick of the range.

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Price: $43,000 (est.)
EPA-estimated range: Up to 361 miles

If you're not a fan of the boxy hatchback Ioniq 5, Hyundai also makes a slick electric sedan called the Ioniq 6. The unique styling and nice interior are coupled to a pleasant chassis and a drivetrain that can deliver some seriously impressive range figures, depending on configuration.

If range is your priority, go for the SE Long Range trim. It pairs the big battery to the single rear-drive motor setup, maximizing the Ioniq 6's excellent aerodynamics for over 360 miles of range between charges.

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Price: $43,000 (est.)
EPA-estimated range: Up to 266 miles

The Ioniq 5 might be the coolest affordable electric car on the market right now. In addition to looking awesome, it drives well and delivers more than enough range for the average driver.

We're particularly fond of the high-performance, 641-hp Ioniq 5 N, which uses new battery tech, specific suspension changes, bigger brakes, stickier tires, and a host of other upgrades to deliver one of the best all-electric driving experiences on the market right now.

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Price: $43,925
EPA-estimated range: Up to 310 miles

If you're looking for something like the Ioniq but want a car with less retro Eighties vibes, the Kia EV6 is the EV for you. The rear-wheel-drive model is one of the best-driving electric cars we've tested, delivering 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque in a slick, compelling package.

We suspect the new GT model will be even better. It makes 576 hp, allowing for a claimed 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 161 hp. There's even a drift mode.

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Price: $51,300
EPA-Estimated range: Up to 320 miles

The Polestar 2 is the perfect EV for flying under the radar. It's not as flashy as a Tesla, using clean and subdued styling cues to blend into traffic, all without looking boring.

Big surprise: Our favorite trim is the dual-motor version with the optional Performance Pack. It delivers 455 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque, meaning a 0-60 time of just 4.5 seconds. If range is a bigger priority, the entry-level rear-drive model can deliver well over 300 miles between charges.

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Price: $79,000 (est.)
EPA-estimated range: Up to 516 miles

Prefer your California-based EV startup without constant headline-grabbing drama? Instead of a Model S, consider the Lucid Air. It's a supremely comfortable, insanely fast electric sedan with four-figure horsepower numbers and a whole bunch of range.

Our favorite version has to be the Sapphire. It makes a grand total of 1234 hp and 1430 lb-ft of torque thanks to three electric motors, resulting in a mind-blowing claimed 0-60 time of 1.89 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph.

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Price: $44,795
EPA-estimated range: Up to 312 miles

The Ford Mustang Mach-E might carry the Mustang nameplate, but make no mistake, it's not a Mustang. What it is, though, is a fantastic SUV with great looks, handling, and range. Is it worthy of the Mustang name? Probably not, but it is a great achievement.

Just because doesn't have eight cylinders under the hood doesn't mean you can't go quickly. The GT model makes 480 hp and 634 lb-ft of torque, able to sprint to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds.

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Price: $27,495
EPA-Estimated range: Up to 259 miles

As far as EVs go, the Chevrolet Bolt is the ultimate value proposition. For under 30 grand you get a handsome, practical hatchback with nearly 260 miles of range. Nothing else on sale right now beats it for value.

If you need a bit more space, Chevy also makes the Bolt EUV, an SUV-ified version of the electric hatch. We suspect most Americans will prefer the crossover version, despite the drop in overall range. We'd take the traditional hatch every time, though.

There's a new Bolt coming next year

Price: $70,695
EPA-estimated range: Up to 270 miles

No, the BMW i4 M50 is not the electric M3 we've been waiting for. But it's still a brutally quick, well-appointed, great-driving sedan with good looks and a competitive driving range.

One of the i4's best qualities is that it looks virtually identical to your average 4-Series Gran Coupe when it comes to both the exterior and the cabin. In addition to giving it sleeper status, the car makes for a good stepping stone for those who want to buy electric, but don't want something with wild futuristic styling inside and out.

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Price: $30,895
EPA-estimated range: 110 miles

So long as big range isn't your priority, the electric Mini Cooper is a fine, budget-friendly choice for most commuters. A single electric motor making 181 hp and 199 lb-ft of torque sits under the hood, enough to rocket the two-door hatch to 60 in just 6.1 seconds.

You can't get a manual transmission like you can in the gas-powered Mini, obviously, but much of the fun-to-drive ethos remains. For short commutes, we can't think of anything more fitting.

The new one looks even more exciting

Price: $55,630
EPA-estimated range: Up to 315 miles

Say what you will about Tesla's questionable ethics and build quality, but it makes a quick electric car. The Model 3 Performance is a legitimate sport sedan, with the acceleration and handling numbers to back it up.

The 450-hp Model 3 Performance can sprint to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds, onto a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds—not bad considering its hefty 4072-pound curb weight. And thanks to standard Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, it can hold nearly 1 g of lateral acceleration.

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Price: $107,995
EPA-estimated range: Up to 238 miles

The e-tron GT uses much of the Taycan's architecture, but eschews the Porsche-specific bodywork in favor of Audi's own styling. It's just as fun on the road, and some might say it looks even better than the car it's based on.

The base e-tron GT comes with 522 hp, which should be plenty for most people. Speed freaks will be happiest with the more expensive RS version, which delivers a maximum of 637 horses for a 0-60 time of just 2.9 seconds.

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Price: $111,380
EPA-estimated range: Up to 396 miles

The Model S Plaid certainly has some flaws, namely the ridiculous steering "yoke" that sits in place of where a traditional wheel should be. Still, it's hard not to also mention the sub-two-second 0-60 sprints and Nürburgring lap record.

The Plaid produces those mind-blowing stats thanks to three electric motors—one for the front axle and one for each rear wheel. Total output is a gargantuan 1020 hp, enough for a claimed top speed of over 200 mph (when equipped with the optional track package, anyway).

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Price: $106,695
EPA-estimated range: Up to 318 miles

If you'd rather have a luxury EV with a more traditional three-box sedan shape, there's the BMW i7. It's the electric version of the company's new 7 Series, complete with 536 hp and 549 lb-ft of torque. The front end might not be the best-looking out there, but it's certainly imposing.

True speed fiends will appreciate the even more capable BMW i7 M70, meant to replace the V-12-powered 7-Series of models past. It makes 650 hp and a towering 811 lb-ft of torque, with BMW claiming a 0-60 time of just 3.5 seconds.

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Price: $148,700
EPA-estimated range: Up to 277 miles

The AMG EQS isn't quite the electric S-Class we were expecting, though it's still incredibly quick and technologically advanced. If you can get past the egg-like looks, it's one of the classiest EVs out there.

With 751 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque on tap, you'll never be wanting for more accelerative power. The 0-60 sprint happens in three seconds flat, and top speed is electronically limited to 154 mph. Just be prepared to lose out on range if your foot is always to the floor.

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Price: $108,050
EPA-Estimated range: Up to 225 miles

The bigger Mercedes-AMG EQS might have better horsepower numbers, but don't sleep on its smaller sibling, the AMG EQE. Its 90.6-kWh battery and AMG-specific motors have 5547 pounds to push around, making its 2.8-second 0-60 sprint all the more impressive.

Total output from those motors is 677 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, which should be more than enough for the vast majority of buyers. Top speed is limited to just 146 mph, unfortunately.

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Price: $422,750
EPA-Estimated range: Up to 260 miles (est.)

If any car should have a drivetrain that makes absolutely no noise, it's a Rolls-Royce. An electric drivetrain is the only logical choice for a vehicle that prioritizes serenity and comfort above all else.

The Spectre is the first EV from Rolls-Royce, and delivers on the promise of being the most quiet car from the brand ever. It's also supremely quick, with 577 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque on tap from two electric motors. Even with 6559 pounds to lug around, it can get to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds.

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Price: $2,200,000 (est.)
EPA-estimated range: Up to 205 miles

The Rimac Nevera has no engine, but make no mistake, it's an honest-to-goodness hypercar. It's the quickest-accelerating production vehicle ever, with a 0-60 sprint of 1.79 seconds. It's also the fastest EV ever, with a top speed of 258 mph.

Those aren't the only records the Nevera holds. In fact, the car currently holds a total of 23 acceleration and braking records for production cars. In less than 30 seconds, it can go from 0, to 248 mph, and back to 0. That's nuts.

Watch it go faster than a McLaren F1

Price: $2,000,000
EPA-Estimated range: Up to 300 miles

Italian design house Pininfarina hit it out of the park with the Battista, the company's first electric hypercar. Like the Nevera it uses Rimac tech to produce staggering acceleration and handling numbers.

The 120-kWh battery delivers energy to four electric motors—one for each wheel—to make a total of 1877 hp. In addition to a sub-two-second zero-to-60 time, top speed is electronically limited to 217 mph. The real magic happens before that, though as the 0-186 sprint happens in less than 12 seconds.

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