Hyundai and Kia secured the top spots among mainstream brands, with BMW and Porsche leading the luxury category. Kia also excelled in the two- and three-row SUV categories. Here are the top models:
Mainstream electric cars:
- 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 83/100 overall score
- 2024 Kia Niro EV: 71
Luxury electric cars:
- 2024 BMW i4: 83
- 2024 Porsche Taycan: 76
Two-row SUVs:
- 2024 Kia EV6: 77
- 2024 Tesla Model Y: 72
- 2024 Nissan Ariya: 70
- 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: 70
Three-row SUVs:
- 2024 Kia EV9: 78
Luxury SUVs:
- 2024 BMW iX: 84
- 2024 Genesis GV60: 75
- 2024 Lexus RZ: 74
- 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron: 71
- 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron: 70
Consumer Reports conducts tests at its Connecticut track, evaluating performance, range, quality, and comfort. EVs are additionally scored on a 100-mile highway loop. Some models fell short of their advertised range by up to 50 miles, while others exceeded expectations. The organization also surveys its members on reliability, finding that many EVs, particularly first-year models, often fall short.
Only 14 out of about 50 tested models made the list, indicating that EVs still have significant room for improvement. Automakers must also better educate buyers on factors affecting real-world range, charging times, and maintenance needs, as many believe they will achieve the full advertised range and that EVs require no regular maintenance.
Source: Consumer Reports
