Every year of styling brings more electric cars with wider diversities, more protective features, and a wider selection of frame styles. Once limited to small four- or five-passenger sedans, today’s electric cars range from small cars and midsize sedans to two- or three-row SUVs, some of which seat six or seven people.
In addition, the exclusive packaging of electric vehicle parts means that many models have as much or more shipping area and passenger area than larger gasoline vehicles.
But just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s a smart vehicle. Electric cars are immune to an uncomfortable ride, infuriating controls, or being so problematic that you become too friendly with the local service department.
That’s why it’s vital to approach every new car-buying experience with an open brain and use CR reviews to find the best-performing cars in the category and price diversity you’re considering. Our tests show that some new cars outperform the ones you see on the road you’re on.
Consumer Reports has thoroughly checked the indexed models below to help you make an informed decision. We conduct driving evaluations and collect data from our annual automotive surveys to provide insight into model functionality and reliability.
Based on this data, we then compare and rank the vehicles, giving the highest overall score to cars that excel in all spaces examined. In this article, we provide popular electric cars in five categories and offer choice features with higher overall scores.
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