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A silver Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance electric car in a driveway, with trees and blue sky in the background.
The $150,000 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance was one of the most impressive vehicles I've ever tested.
  • There are more electric vehicles on the market than ever before. 
  • I've tested close to 30 of them, ranging in price from under $20,000 to more than $2 million.
  • Here's what I thought of each. 

There are more electric vehicles on the US market than ever before, and I've tested close to 30 — ranging from unattainable luxury cars to bargain-bin commuters. Some, I'd buy in a heartbeat. Others, not so much

Trying to decide which is best for you? Here's what I thought of each. 

Audi RS E-Tron GT
Audi RS E-Tron GT

The Audi E-Tron GT is a four-door speed demon that hits 60 mph in just over three seconds and looks badass while doing it. The RS version kicks things up a notch. 

BMW iX
The 2022 BMW iX xDrive50.
The 2022 BMW iX xDrive50.

Look past its shocking looks and you'll be delighted by the BMW iX SUV's swanky interior and neck-snapping acceleration. 

Chevrolet Bolt EUV
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

Looking for a budget-friendly electric SUV? The Chevy Bolt EUV is an excellent choice. 

ElectraMeccanica Solo
The ElectraMeccanica Solo.
The ElectraMeccanica Solo.

This weird three-wheeler promised to revolutionize urban transportation and pizza deliveries, but its life was cut short by a recall and you can't buy them anymore.

Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning.
The Ford F-150 Lightning.

The F-150 Lightning is quiet and packed with quirks like a front trunk and mobile-generator capabilities, but the electric truck's superpower is just how normal it feels.

Ford Mustang Mach-E
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E's sleek design and quick acceleration should silence the haters who say it isn't a real Mustang.

Genesis GV60
The Genesis GV60.
The Genesis GV60.

The Genesis GV60 is one of the quirkiest Tesla rivals out there, offering facial recognition, fingerprint identification, super-fast charging, and the style of a giant bug.

GMC Hummer EV
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.

The Hummer EV truck's removable roof, flashy in-car graphics, and crab-walking abilities make it feel like a giant toy.

Hyundai Ioniq 5
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV.
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges at an Electrify America fast charging station.

Sorry, Tesla Cybertruck. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an edgy, retrofuturistic electric vehicle you can actually buy.

Kia EV6
The 2022 Kia EV6.
The 2022 Kia EV6.

The Kia EV6 is the Ioniq 5's more fun-to-drive cousin. 

Kia EV6 GT
The 2023 Kia EV6 GT.
The 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

Yes, in 2023 you can go zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds in a Kia. The Kia EV6 GT, to be exact. 

Kia Niro EV
A white Kia Niro EV electric SUV is seen in a parking lot against an overcast sky, with a Tesla charging station in the foreground.
The 2023 Kia Niro EV.

The Kia Niro EV is perfect for people who want an EV that's more subtle and traditional than a Tesla.

Lucid Air
The Lucid Air.
The Lucid Air.

With mind-bending acceleration, 446 miles of range, and spaceship-like looks, the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is one of the most impressive cars I've ever driven. That'll cost you around $150,000, but the base model comes in at $82,400

Mercedes-Benz EQB SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350.

The compact Mercedes EQB SUV excels in luxury but lacks the novelty and range of other EVs.

Mercedes-Benz EQS
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.

The iconic Mercedes S-Class sedan, a favorite of business executives and world leaders, has gone electric. Slip inside the Mercedes EQS for a cushy ride and, if you pay extra, a 56-inch "Hyperscreen."

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

The Mercedes EQS SUV brings all the class and comfort of the EQS sedan in a more spacious package.

Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya parked next to water with a city skyline in the background.
The Nissan Ariya.

The new Nissan Ariya SUV proves that more than a decade after the Leaf, this EV pioneer is still able to compete with the best models from Tesla and others. 

Nissan Leaf
The 2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus.
The 2022 Nissan Leaf SL Plus.

Although the aging Nissan Leaf hatchback doesn't have the range or charging speeds to keep up with modern offerings, its $28,000 starting price is tough to beat.

Polestar 2
The 2022 Polestar 2.
The 2022 Polestar 2.

You may not have heard of Polestar yet. But you will. The Polestar 2 sports a minimalist interior, a wonderful Google operating system, and distinctive styling that's somewhere between a sedan and a small SUV. 

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S
The 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S.
The 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S.

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo marries sports-car quickness and handling with a hatchback shape that's roomy enough for the kids. 

Pininfarina Battista
The Pininfarina Battista.
The Pininfarina Battista.

For a little over $2 million, you get an incomprehensibly quick super-EV that emits an intimidating growl as you drive by.

Rivian R1T
Rivian R1T.
Rivian R1T.

Rivian's groundbreaking truck is packed with snazzy tech and built for all the outdoorsy activities your heart desires. 

Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S electric SUV.
The Rivian R1S.

Rivian's SUV swaps the R1T's bed for a huge cargo area and a third row of seats.

Rolls-Royce Spectre
The 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre.
The 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre.

The British brand known for making some of the world's most luxurious cars has done it again. But the Rolls-Royce Spectre is even quieter and smoother than those that came before.

Tesla Model Y
A red Tesla Model Y SUV drives down a road with snow and mountains in the background.
The Tesla Model Y is the world's most popular electric vehicle.

The Tesla Model Y is the world's best-selling EV for a reason: It offers up unparalleled in-car tech, solid range, a spacious interior, and speedy acceleration. 

Toyota BZ4X
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited.
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited.

The Toyota BZ4X, the Japanese automaker's first modern EV, looks the part, but falls short in range and charging times.

Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric model

The Volkswagen ID.4 SUV is a familiar, accessible option that aims to steal drivers away from their gas-powered Toyota RAV4s and Honda CR-Vs.

Do you love or hate your Tesla or other EV? Never going to buy an electric car? Contact me with your thoughts about EVs: tlevin@insider.com

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