Electric vehicles are the latest trend in the global automotive industry, and consumers now have more choices than ever before. This can be overwhelming for prospective buyers, so to help consumers make informed choices, Consumer Reports has released a list of the best electric vehicles on the market.
The well-known magazine has test-driven nearly 50 electric car models, and only 14 have made it to their list of recommended purchases.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6, with a score of 83/100, is the top-rated affordable electric car by Consumer Reports. They praise its fun driving experience, fast charging speed, quiet interior, and smooth yet quick acceleration. However, the magazine notes that the sloping roof design results in limited headroom for passengers, and they prefer window controls on the door panel rather than the center console.
The second-best affordable electric car is the Kia Niro Electric, scoring 71/100. It is one of three variants in the Kia Niro line-up, alongside the conventional gasoline and hybrid versions. Thus, the top two affordable electric cars for 2024, according to Consumer Reports, both come from the South Korean conglomerate, Hyundai.
In the luxury electric car segment, the BMW i4 takes the top spot with a score of 83/100, closely followed by the Porsche Taycan, which scores 76/100. Both vehicles are officially distributed in Vietnam, with the BMW i4 priced at 3.759 billion VND and the Porsche Taycan starting at 4.26 billion VND.
The BMW i4 is one of the electric vehicles officially sold in Vietnam.
For 2-row electric SUVs, the Kia EV6 takes the lead with a score of 77/100, outranking the Tesla Model Y, which scores 72/100. Consumer Reports also recommends the Nissan Ariya and Ford Mustang Mach-E, both scoring 70/100.
The only 3-row electric SUV to make the cut is the Kia EV9, with an impressive score of 78/100.
In the luxury electric SUV segment, the BMW iX takes the top spot with a score of 84/100. It is followed by the Genesis GV60 (75/100), Lexus RZ (74/100), Audi Q4 e-tron (71/100), and Audi Q8 e-tron (70/100). Not only does the BMW iX lead the luxury SUV category, but it also has the highest score of all electric vehicles evaluated by Consumer Reports.
| Segment | Model | Score |
| Affordable Electric Car | Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 83/100 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 71/100 | |
| Luxury Electric Car | BMW i4 | 83/100 |
| Porsche Taycan | 76/100 | |
| 2-Row Electric SUV | Kia EV6 | 77/100 |
| Tesla Model Y | 72/100 | |
| Nissan Ariya | 70/100 | |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 70/100 | |
| 3-Row Electric SUV | Kia EV9 | 78/100 |
| Luxury Electric SUV | BMW iX | 84/100 |
| Genesis GV60 | 75/100 | |
| Lexus RZ | 74/100 | |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 71/100 | |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | 70/100 |
List of the 14 best electric vehicles for 2024 by Consumer Reports.
The list is dominated by South Korean and German car manufacturers, with five models each. Hyundai and its subsidiary, Kia, have a strong showing with the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia Niro Electric, Kia EV6, Kia EV9, and Genesis GV60. German automotive engineering is represented by BMW (i4 and iX), Porsche (Taycan), and Audi (Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron). Japan has two models on the list (Nissan Ariya and Lexus RZ), and the US has two as well (Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E).
The most critical factor considered by Consumer Reports in selecting these 14 vehicles was their real-world range. Other factors included predicted reliability, consumer satisfaction, and safety.
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