Best electric SUVs of 2024

As more EVs come to market, it’s no surprise that so many of them are SUVs and crossovers — Americans love utility vehicles. And there are enough available now that there’s some actual competition in the market, and that we can pick our favorites. So whether you’re looking for something capable, something luxurious or something more affordable, these are the best electric SUVs you can buy.

Best budget electric SUV

Hyundai Kona Electric

Base price: $34,010

With the Chevy Bolt EUV going away until 2025, the Kona EV is your best bet for an affordable electric SUV. Recently refreshed with new looks inside and out, this subcompact crossover starts below $35,000. The base SE with its 133-horsepower powertrain is only good for an estimated 200 miles of range, but the Kona can be had with a 201-hp motor and 261 miles of range. There’s no all-wheel drive on offer, but with front-wheel drive, the Kona Electric should still be capable enough for most winter driving. Unfortunately, it’s only available in select states.

Read our review of the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Best mainstream electric SUVs

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Base price: $42,985

The Ioniq 5 is an amazing EV, and its one of our favorites at any price. We love its retro-futuristic looks, great electric car tech, entertaining driving dynamics. While the rear-wheel drive models are fun, addint aanother motor to the front provides impressive power and all-wheel drive While the base trims don't come with all the creature comforts available, Hyundai is still kind enough to include enough content that you don't really feel like you're missing out on some great, important tech. All of Hyundai and Kia’s E-GMP models (which includes the next EV on this list) can take advantage of 350-kW DC fast chargers, keeping charging stops as brief as possible.

Read our review of the Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Kia EV6

Base price: $43,925

The Kia EV6 does so many things right from a mechanical and tech perspective. It's the complete package and is highly competitive in the EV space. Meanwhile, its eye-turning design alone might be enough to sell you. Mechanically similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it also offers great range — up to 310 miles with rear-wheel drive. If you’re willing to sacrifice some range and a bigger chunk of your bank account, you can get an extra motor providing all-wheel drive, 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque. Or go nuts, and get the 576-horsepower EV6 GT.

Read our review of the Kia EV6.

Tesla Model Y

Base price: $45,380

The Model Y is a more traditional entry than the larger, more expensive Model X SUV. It’s more akin to the also affordable and also great Model 3 sedan, with normal doors and rear seats that fold to give you flexibility between passengers and cargo. It has a minimalist interior, with many of the vehicle functions accessed through the large infotainment screen, for better or worse. The base rear-wheel drive model gets a respectable 260 miles of range, but moving up to the Model Y Long Range, which offers 330 miles of driving and all-wheel drive, puts you just a few hundred dollars over the $50,000 mark. Still, the Model Y is a popular EV, and it, like the rest of the Tesla brand, has its fair share of fans. And let’s not forget that Tesla also has its excellent Supercharger fast-charging network.

Read our review of the Tesla Model Y.

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Base price: $44,795

Ford puts its best foot forward with the Mach-E, combining the idea of a Mustang with significance of an electric car. It's capable, interesting, and it is necessarily a crossover. For less than $50,000, you can get all-wheel drive, or a rear-wheel drive version equipped with Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology. If you’re willing to spend more, you can get up to 312 miles from the extended-range battery or up to 480 horsepower and 634 pound-feet of torque.