2021 is shaping upward to be a pivotal year for EVs. Long regarded every bit novelties with limited range and glacial recharging times, mass-marketplace EVs have finally crossed the tipping point in the value and cost equation. Upstarts like Tesla were here early, but when everyone from Chevy to Ford, and Jaguar to Porsche, is fielding EVs, and in that location's a proliferation of rapid charging networks to back up them, it'due south a burgeoning trend. The impressive performance numbers that humble their internal combustion counterparts are an added bonus. These are the best electrified cars and SUVs for 2022, listed in alphabetical order.


Audi due east-Tron

Price starting from $65,900, EPA-estimated range – 222 miles, 78 MPGe

2021 Audi e-tron
Audi e-Tron. Audi

Why We Picked Information technology

The first large-scale production EV to come from VW's Audi make, the E-tron flies under the radar in a segment where broadcasting electrification is standard practice. If not for the grille and few pieces of brightwork, the EV powertrain within would remain bearding. Power comes from a pair of electric motors, one front and one rear, for a total output of 414 pound-feet of torque, or 490 in heave mode, enough to launch it to 60 mph in a claimed five.5 seconds. A 95.3-kWh battery is said to provide 222 miles of range, and x minutes on a DC public charger will net  54 miles. Every bit an Audi, quattro all-cycle bulldoze is standard kit, and the interior displays the brand'southward trademark Teutonic way and ergonomics. The EPA pegs the combined mileage at 78 MPGe, which isn't bad because its medium- to full-size footprint and an interior with infinite for five fully formed adults. Read total specs.

Pros

  • New lower entry price
  • Fashionable exterior of the Sportback blends form and function
  • Snappy, loftier-torque EV operation

Cons

  • Range is less than some competitors
  • Expensive because the size of the battery and driving range
  • Only 1 powertrain configuration

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Chevrolet Commodities

Starts at $36,500, EPA-estimated range – 259 miles, 115 MPGe

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevrolet Bolt. Chevrolet

Why Nosotros Picked It

With high-line and exotic EVs crowding into the electrified infinite, it might seem a piddling odd that the humble Chevrolet Bolt did and then well in our rankings, but that's precisely the point. With an EPA-estimated 259 miles of range, DC fast Charging capability (GM claims 100 miles of range in thirty minutes), room for iv and 56 cubic anxiety of storage space with the rear seats folded, it hits the critical meaty vehicle prerequisites at a cost the average family unit can afford.

Spend some time with the Bolt, and you'll that it'south also a blast to drive, many testers reporting zero-to-60 times in the mid-6 second range and sub-16-second quarter-mile runs. While those numbers are boilerplate, it's the mode the 266 pound-anxiety come on and launch the Bolt with surprising enthusiasm. The chassis is tight, and the way it likes to cut and run in urban traffic reminds united states of the best hot hatches of merely a few years ago. Even so, the outside can exist a chip much for buyers who'd adopt to become through life without drawing attention to themselves.

The 2022 Bolt is priced at $37,890 (including the $995 destination fee) before state revenue enhancement credits–like Tesla, GM passed the 200,000-unit of measurement sales so it can't dangle the potential $7,500 revenue enhancement credit to buyers. Those willing to look will exist pleased with the $v,000 toll aligning Chevy merely fabricated to the forthcoming 2022 version, which costs $31,995 and sports a refreshed interior. It will also continue sale aslope the all-new larger Bolt EUV, brusk for electrical utility vehicle (call back more legroom, non cargo space). It's priced to sell at $33,995 and volition also wow tech fans every bit it's equipped with GM's SuperCruise semi-democratic driver-assist applied science that delivers the aforementioned futuristic (and fun!) driving experience as Tesla'due south AutoPilot. Read full specs.

Pros

  • Roomy interior for such a tiny vehicle
  • Entertaining to drive for whatsoever vehicle let solitary an EV
  • Long driving range

Cons

  • No native navigation arrangement
  • Battery update limits usable storage chapters to ninety%
  • Standard equipment isn't as generous equally competitive offerings

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Ford Mustang Mach-East

Starts at $43,895 EPA-estimated range – 260/270 miles

Forbes Wheels Rating: 90/100

Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-Eastward. Ford

Why We Picked It

A couple of years into the Mach E's development, Ford observed the segment was filling up fast and knew it had to practice something to stand out among a crowd of crossover-shaped EVs. To exercise so, it leveraged ane of the most treasured names in the Ford portfolio and instructed the designers to stretch out that roofline for more than of a fastback shape. And though it's related to the Mustang in name alone, it nevertheless offers an engaging driving experience as long as y'all're non expecting the rumble of V8 to announce your arrival. Various front- and all-bicycle-drive models are on offer, providing between 210 and 300 miles of range. Range figures for the high-performance Mustang Mach-E GT and Mach-E Performance Edition are forthcoming. Read our review here.

Pros

  • Solid real-earth driving range
  • Satisfying performance
  • Intuitive technology

Cons

  • More than expensive than gasoline-powered SUVs
  • Tesla yet wins on driving range, efficiency
  • Public charging withal lags Tesla'south Supercharger network

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Hyundai Kona Electrical

Starts at $37,390 EPA-estimated range – 258 miles, 120 MPGe

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Hyundai Kona Electrical. Hyundai

Why We Picked It

Hyundai'south Kona won enough of fans when it was launched for the 2022 model twelvemonth for its spunky looks and driving demeanor, and the Kona EV inherits that legacy with the benefit of an EV powertrain. Utilizing a single electrical motor and a 64-kWh battery pack, the Kona squeaks out an impressive 258-mile range and earned a combined 120 MPGe from the EPA. It'due south still fun to drive, though, thanks largely to the Electric motor'south 291 pound-feet of torque.

A near doppelganger of its internal combustion sibling, the Kona EV tones down the color-keyed fender flares and adds a futuristic fascia that stops just short of being gimmicky. Part of Hyundai'south mission to launch 10 or more than EVs by 2022, the 2022 Kona is available in three trims, SEL, Limited and Ultimate. Nosotros're we writing the cheque we'd stick with the base SEL trim for $38,330 (including $1,140 destination fee but before country or local tax credits), every bit the Limited and Ultimate ($42,940 and $46,540, respectively) move the Kona EV into territory occupied larger EVs with like efficiencies. That said, the Kona EV carries the brand's ten-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the powertrain and battery, equally well equally a five-yr 60,000-mile standard warranty. For some, the peace of heed is worth a few extra bucks. Read total specs

Pros

  • Brimming with standard features
  • 10-twelvemonth warranty is longer than competitors
  • Many bachelor features non typically offered on subcompact SUVs

Cons

  • Limited legroom in the second row
  • Small-scale cargo space
  • Cost escalates speedily

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Porsche Taycan

Starts at $79,990, EPA-estimated range – 201 miles, 69 MPGe

Forbes Wheels Rating: 74/100

2021 Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan. Porsche

Why Nosotros Picked It

Porsche's kickoff all-electric production vehicle, the Taycan is worthy of the family proper name. Equipped with a pair of motors powering all 4 wheels, the Taycan comes in iv peak output levels: The 4S is rated at 522 horsepower or 563 with the large bombardment; the Turbo is rated for 670 horsepower and the Turbo S at 750 horsepower. (Porsche reminds us that these meridian figures but final for short bursts of 2.5 seconds at a time to protect the drivetrain from overheating.) Additionally, the Taycan is the start EV product automobile to utilize a two-speed manual to make the almost of its biggy output. If there is a downside to all this technical brilliance—aside from the utilize of "turbo" on an electrical vehicle— it's the 69 MPGe rating and 201-mile range of the Taycan Turbo.Read our review hither.

Pros

  • Warp speed acceleration
  • Incredibly fast accuse fourth dimension
  • Three years of complimentary charging using Electrify America network

Cons

  • Driving range is shorter than some competitors
  • Dozens of options bloat the cost considerably
  • Touchscreen everything may not be ideal for some drivers

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Tesla Model 3

Starts from $37,990, EPA-estimated range – 263/353 miles

Forbes Wheels Rating: 90/100

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Tesla Model three. Tesla

Why We Picked Information technology

Tesla basically restacked the guild of the EV car business with the 2022 launch of its Model S sedan, but the brand remained out of reach of many consumers. The 2022 Model 3 changed that, combining much of what Telsa has learned into a smaller, less expensive model poised to compete with the influx of mid-priced EVs from established mainstream manufacturers. Featuring familial exterior styling, an all-glass roof and a modern interior it's unique without being pretentious. 2022 brought some mild styling updates and improved range across the lineup. The base Standard Range Plus model now claims a 263-mile range, while the Long Range Model 3 has a 353-mile range, increases of xiii and 31 respectively. While the fabled $35,000 Model 3 is now firmly in the history books, you can still get a Model iii for just nether $twoscore,000, putting information technology right in league with its primary competitors. Read our review hither.

Pros

  • Long driving range
  • Available semi-democratic driving capabilities
  • All but the base of operations trim get a 11.5 kW on-board charger

Cons

  • Few customization options
  • No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration
  • No available federal tax credits for Tesla

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Tesla Model Y

Starts from $41,990, EPA-estimated range – 326 miles

2021 Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y. Tesla

Why Nosotros Picked It

New for the 2022 model year, the Tesla Model Y shares the Model 3'south powertrain and fastback styling in a larger footprint. Projected to launch as a three-automobile lineup including standard range, long-range and a performance variant, the standard range was binned prematurely due to a "disappointing" 244-mile max range. On the upside, Tesla simultaneously reduced the cost of the dual-motor, all-wheel drive Model Y by $3,000 to approximately $51,000. While that'due south a significant price jump from the Model 3, its increase in size—ordering a third row is an option—inflict little harm on the range, the Model Y still capable of 316 miles of range on a single accuse. Plus, all of the hallmark Tesla touches remain, making the Model Y the perfect center footing for Teslarati with people and things to haul. Read full specs.

Pros

  • Up to 68 cubic-feet of cargo capacity
  • Available third-row for two occasional passengers
  • Robust suite of standard amusement and avant-garde driver aid tech

Cons

  • Sloping roofline leaves little headroom for optional third-row passengers
  • No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration
  • No bachelor federal taxation credits for Tesla

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Toyota RAV4 Prime

Starts from $39,275, EPA-estimated range – 94 MPGe in hybrid mode, 42 miles in EV mode

Forbes Wheels Rating: 86/100

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Toyota RAV4 Prime. Toyota

Why We Picked It

The Toyota RAV4 Prime number is a rolling showcase for Toyota'southward consumer-level hybrid technology. Although not the first time the RAV4 platform has hosted a hybrid or EV powertrain, it's easily the nigh intriguing.

For starters, the RAV4 Prime is the fastest four-door vehicle in the Toyota lineup. A combined 302 horsepower from the 4-cylinder gas engine and a trio of electric motors produce plenty thrust to hitting 60 mph in under 5.7 seconds, putting it within a second of the numbers produced by the 4-cylinder Supra. (2 electric motors are on the front end axle, and a tertiary electrical motor powers the rear wheels when called upon for maximum acceleration of traction; AWD is standard.) Impressive for a mild-mannered crossover that offers nevertheless utility and features equally its gasoline-powered counterpart.

Though the "regular" RAV4 hybrid nonetheless exists, it'southward not a plug-in hybrid and relies on the system to shuffle betwixt the electric and gas motor for maximum efficiency; EV functioning is limited to short, depression-speed distances. The RAV4 Prime, on the other mitt, has full plug-in functionality, an EV-merely range of up to 42 miles, and can travel 600 miles with a full tank and fully charged batteries. Read our review here.

Pros

  • Lots of trims and drivetrain combinations
  • Multiple bulldoze modes requite it an extra boost on snow
  • Seats and dash made of durable materials to withstand dirty adventures

Cons

  • Tedious off the line
  • Underwhelming drive feel in gas version
  • Base model is bare bones

Volkswagen ID.iv

Starts from $39,995, EPA-estimated range – 240/249 miles

Forbes Wheels Rating: 92/100

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Volkswagen ID.4. Volkswagen

Why Nosotros Picked It

The 2022 VW ID.four is a competent electric crossover that easily matches almost gas-powered rivals' operation, comfort and convenience. Its electrical compages and low-mounted bombardment pack improves the center-of-gravity over conventional SUVs and greatly enhances the ID.4's driving dynamics. Unlike well-nigh current VW products, the ID.4 is rear-wheel bulldoze, although an all-wheel bulldoze version is on the horizon. The AWD version is expected to offer more than bombardment power, which will have 302 horsepower and longer range. For at present the ID.4 offers 201 horsepower and tin travel an estimated 260 miles on a single charge. While this isn't the vehicle to take on unpaved backroads, it is platonic for urban adventurers and families who tin can charge from their home or have a nearby charging station. The ID.4 excels in its ability to blend modern influences with VW'due south traditional styling cues, which appeals to true-blue devotees of the brand. As a bonus, ID.4 owners in the U.S. will receive 3 years of unlimited charging at Electrify America'due south charging stations at no additional price. Read our review here.

Pros

  • Comfortable and spacious
  • Drives better than gasoline counterparts from Toyota and Honda
  • 260-mile range

Cons

  • Public charging stations are withal challenging to discover
  • Some drivers volition want more buttons and dials for controls
  • All-wheel-drive version not notwithstanding available

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Methodology

The nominees and winners were selected by the Forbes Wheels Car of the Year panel, comprising iv staff editors and six contributors. Our criteria included performance, safety, engineering, comfort and convenience, fuel economy, design and functionality. Because each category spans the total spectrum of pricing, we selected vehicles that stand out among their peers. Vehicles eligible for nomination include any automobile or truck for sale or in production during 2022; some debuted during or prior to 2022.

Forbes Wheels Car of the Twelvemonth Panelists

Sam Abuelsamid(contributor) is principal research analyst at consulting firm Guidehouse Insights (formerly Navigant Research) and is a frequent contributor to Forbes.com, covering innovation in the transportation sector.

Brian Armstead(correspondent) is president emeritus of the Washington Automotive Press Association and a North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Yr (NACTOY) Juror.

Bill Howard(Forbes Wheels Staff) is editor of Forbes Wheels. He is the by president of the International Motor Press Association and was previously executive editor and contributing editor for Ziff-Davis' PC Magazine and ExtremeTech.

Alex Kalogiannis (contributor) has been an automotive author for over 10 years and in add-on to bylines at outlets such every bit Gear Patrol, Trucks.com and SlashGear, he was previously Automobile section editor at Digital Trends.

Alex Kwanten(Forbes Wheels Staff) has worked in automotive, marine and aviation for over a decade and reported on buying, selling and servicing cars for multiple industry publications, including Automotive News.

Carly Schaffner(Forbes Wheels Staff) has worked in the automotive industry for over a decade in both editorial and communication roles. Earlier joining Forbes Wheels, she was managing editor of Trucks.com.

Chris Teague(correspondent) is a freelance automotive writer focused on new vehicle reviews, industry trends and breaking news, and has an MBA with a focus on data analysis that gives him insight into some of the auto industry's biggest companies.

Lawrence Ulrich (correspondent) is an laurels-winning auto writer, and one-time chief auto critic for The New York Times, Detroit Free Printing and The Bulldoze.

John Voelcker (contributor) was editor of Green Automobile Reports for nine years. He at present is a reporter and analyst covering advanced motorcar technologies and free energy policy, and a N American Machine, Truck and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) Juror.

Andrew Wendler (Forbes Staff) grew upward immersed in automotive, marine and aviation culture and spent a decade at Car and Driver as a author and editor before joining Forbes Wheels.