Sure, roaring engines are cool. But you know what’s cooler? A silent EV, zipping across the road and putting out zero emissions. If you’re in the market for a great new electric vehicle, one of these 30 amazing cars should have what you need. Here are the best EVs to buy right now.
Renault Scenic E-Tech
Renault’s Scenic E-Tech is essentially the same car as the company’s Megane E-Tech Electric with one notable change: it’s got more room in the back. This one also has better range, coming in around 391 miles on a full charge. That’s not bad!
Fiat 500
Aww, look, the Fiat 500 is back! And you can get it as an EV now! It’s adorable, it’s fast, and it has a somewhat retro look that gives way to a very futuristic suite of features. If you want a stylish Italian city car that runs on electricity, this is the car you’re looking for.
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore
The GranTurismo Folgore is a fetching vehicle, as it should be, with classic Maserati design flourishes meeting some new aesthetics. It’s also clearly a Maserati in the way it drives, which is to say that it’s fun to get behind the wheel!
BMW i4
The BMW i4 is one of the few true competitors (in price range and performance) to the Tesla Model 3. Part of its appeal is its classic styling, as it looks more grounded and “reasonable” than alternatives like the Model 3, Model Y, and Polestar 2.
Polestar 2
Speaking of the Polestar 2, it’s not a bad-looking vehicle. In fact, it’s quite futuristic! It has a straightforward suite of features, great performance on the road, and enough range to get you where you need to go without needing to be constantly hooked up to the charger.
Volkswagen ID.7
Sometimes, you just want a spacious, comfortable car irrespective of its drivetrain. That’s what you get with the ID.7, the first of VW’s ID lineup to cut the nonsense and just be a good daily driver. User-friendly, accessible vehicles are VW’s bread and butter, so it’s encouraging to see them embracing that here.
Jeep Avenger
Yeah, there’s an electric Jeep. Weird, right? And, what’s weirder, it absolutely rules. The Avenger is comfortable, sports great battery life, and is as durable as you want a Jeep to be. You’re not compromising anything for an electric drivetrain in this stylish, unmistakable Jeep.
Tesla Model 3
It’s been seven years since Tesla introduced the Model 3, and the thing still has legs. It’s just a great car, Elon Musk’s antics notwithstanding. It’s fast, it’s comfortable, and it’s frankly just fun to drive. It’s the benchmark for a great electric vehicle.
BMW i5
Tesla’s Model S isn’t so lucky, though. It’s outclassed in every meaningful way by the BMW i5. The i5 handles better, feels more comfortable inside, and just looks better. It’s pricey, but it’s well worth the investment if you want a luxury full-electric SUV.
Dacia Spring
The Dacia Spring’s best characteristics are its humility, straightforward design, and no-frills driving performance. It’s the kind of car you can actually forget is electric during your daily commute due to its weight being the same as a conventional engine.
Porsche Taycan
Not everyone can afford a Porsche, and the Taycan is no exception. However, if you can swing this investment, it’s worth it. This muscular, mean-spirited little monster is a Porsche in every way, it just happens to have an electric drivetrain instead of a gas-powered engine.
BMW i7
Yes, BMW appears on this list three times. Yes, they earned each entry. Their electric cars are just good! The BMW i7 is a luxurious vehicle, boasting what might be the best interior in the industry. It’s also got that classic BMW “oomph” you want when you push the acceleration.
MG4
Why is the humble MG4 so high on this list? Well, it’s a great value for your money. It’s fast, good-looking, charges quickly, and has enough range to get you around outside of just urban commuting. That’s nothing to sneeze at with its price point!
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
It’s perhaps a bit strange to see a Hyundai so high here, but the Ioniq 5 N is a special car. It’s fast, it’s zippy, and it’s aggressive. It can do things conventional cars can’t do. It’s got a drive train that interestingly mimics the performance of a gas-powered engine when it wants to but can kick it up with electric torque when the moment is right.
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Rolls-Royce Spectre
The Spectre is something else entirely. It’s a relic of the past—a big, gaudy Rolls-Royce—wrapped around a modern electric drive train. It straddles the line between overindulgent and tasteful in that iconic Rolls-Royce fashion, making a statement in multiple ways at the same time.
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Tesla Cybertruck
Yes, the Cybertruck is expensive with a starting price of $81,895. Yes, Elon Musk is a controversial man. And, despite all that, the Cybertruck is a pretty cool EV. It’s high-tech but plenty capable of towing and carrying plenty of cargo. It’s a very strong truck with a very, erm, distinctive style. If it’s your thing, there are certainly worse cars you could drive.
2024 GMC Sierra EV
The GMC Sierra EV is a touch pricey at nearly $100,000, but it’s an all-around great electric pickup for those looking for a hard-working, good-looking truck. It’s got the power you need at the job site, the acceleration you want when you’re on the open road, and the luxury you crave when you pull up to a fancy party with your pals.
2024 Honda Prologue
That’s right, Honda makes electric SUVs now. And it’s exactly what you expect a Honda SUV to be: a straightforward workhorse that will get you and the family to the soccer field, grocery store, and PTA meeting. Some people might call that “boring,” but we call it responsible.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV
The Blazer badge lives again, and it’s available as an EV now. The 2025 Blazer is great, boasting plenty of interior room for the whole family. It’s a fetching car, too, with that iconic Blazer styling meshing perfectly with a futuristic new look. It’s somewhat pricey and has no CarPlay or Android Auto, but that’s not enough to make it a bad choice.
2025 Volvo EX30
Starting at $36,245, the EX30 is Volvo’s affordable electric hatchback. That price tag is really the biggest selling point for this remarkably high-tech and upstyled vehicle, which functions like a modern-day hot hatch with a unique look that is sure to win over fans in its first production year.
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Okay, there’s a lot to unpack here. Yes, this is a Hummer. It’s also a pickup truck. It’s also an EV. Forget everything you know about Hummers, too: this one is fast. If you’re the kind of person who wants an EV but needs it to be functional and also gasp-inducingly-massive, this is the car for you.
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Yes, that’s a Ford F-150 with an electric drivetrain. And, yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds. It’s worth noting that towing with an EV really saps the battery and reduces range, but the F-150 is plenty capable of towing without sacrificing any power. This is an EV that can really put in work.
2025 Kia Niro EV
The EV version of the 2025 Kia Nero is spacious, zippy, and somewhat affordable with a starting price of around $41,000. It’s smaller than its styling suggests and often outfitted with a really great-looking two-tone paint scheme. It’s a bit slower to charge and has a subpar range, but it’s still a great enough car to merit a recommendation.
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Much like the 2024 Ioniq 5 featured earlier in this list, the Ioniq 6 is a darling of a Hyundai. This stylish, affordable sedan bucks the crossover design of its predecessor and apes the styling of the Tesla Model 3. It’s got an estimated range somewhere between 240-342 miles and starts at $38,900.
2024 Kia EV6
Despite its short stature, the Kia EV6 is technically a subcompact SUV. The cabin is luxurious and large, the drivetrain is responsive and enjoyable to pilot, and it’s just a really great all-around car. You can’t go wrong with this one.
2025 Lucid Air
Do you have a deep wallet and a desire for a genuinely astonishing luxury EV? If the Model S isn’t your thing, check out the Lucid Air. This sleek and futuristic-looking sedan is among the furthest-running EVs on the market, with a range between 406 and 480 miles on a full charge.
2025 Porsche Taycan
Sometimes, you just want the best. The Posrche Taycan makes a compelling argument for that accolade, as it’s got that classic Porsche speed and performance you want with all the benefits of an electric drive train. If you’ve never felt electric torque accelerate a vehicle to 60 MPH from a stop, you’re in for a treat.
2025 BMW i4
On the lower end of the luxury price tag, you find the 2025 BMW i4. What else is there to say about BMW’s excellent electric cars? They’ve got genuine BMW muscle all wrapped up in an electric drive train and some truly eye-catching styling. These start at $53,975.
2025 Kia EV9
The EV6 is a really solid car, but the 2025 EV9 is a standout. It’s basically the EV version of Kia’s excellent Telluride platform, including the spacious third row and boasting up to 5000 pounds of towing capacity. If you’re looking for an electric SUV, get this one. Trust us here.
2025 Rivian R1T
People initially scoffed at the idea of electric pickup trucks. The Rivian R1T makes those people look silly. It’s fast, it’s capable of going off-road without issue, and it’s got options that can max out its range over 400 miles. It also charges fast as lightning, which is fitting given how it performs on the road.