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- 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.
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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.
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Look past its shocking looks and you'll be delighted by the BMW iX SUV's swanky interior and neck-snapping acceleration.
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Looking for a budget-friendly electric SUV? The Chevy Bolt EUV is an excellent choice.
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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.
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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.
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E's sleek design and quick acceleration should silence the haters who say it isn't a real Mustang.
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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.
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The Hummer EV truck's removable roof, flashy in-car graphics, and crab-walking abilities make it feel like a giant toy.
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Sorry, Tesla Cybertruck. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an edgy, retrofuturistic electric vehicle you can actually buy.
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Yes, in 2023 you can go zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds in a Kia. The Kia EV6 GT, to be exact.
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The Kia Niro EV is perfect for people who want an EV that's more subtle and traditional than a Tesla.
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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
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The compact Mercedes EQB SUV excels in luxury but lacks the novelty and range of other EVs.
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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."
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The Mercedes EQS SUV brings all the class and comfort of the EQS sedan in a more spacious package.
Nissan
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo marries sports-car quickness and handling with a hatchback shape that's roomy enough for the kids.
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For a little over $2 million, you get an incomprehensibly quick super-EV that emits an intimidating growl as you drive by.
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Rivian's groundbreaking truck is packed with snazzy tech and built for all the outdoorsy activities your heart desires.
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Rivian's SUV swaps the R1T's bed for a huge cargo area and a third row of seats.
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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
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.
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The Toyota BZ4X, the Japanese automaker's first modern EV, looks the part, but falls short in range and charging times.
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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