Popular Electric Vehicles to Avoid and What to Get Instead
Skip the EVs with low scores or reliability ratings and consider these winning alternatives
Each model year brings more electric vehicles with longer driving ranges, more safety features, and a wider choice of body styles. Once limited to small four- or five-passenger hatchbacks, today’s electric vehicles range from small cars and midsized sedans to two- or three-row SUVs, some with seating for six or seven people.
Plus, the unique packaging of EV components means that many models have as much—or more—cargo and passenger room than larger gas-powered vehicles.
But just because it’s brand-new doesn’t mean it’s a good vehicle. EVs aren’t immune from having an uncomfortable ride or maddening controls, or being so problematic that you become overly friendly with the local service department.
That’s why it’s important to approach each new-car shopping experience with an open mind and use CR’s ratings to find the best-performing vehicles in the class and price range you’re considering. Our testing shows that some new cars outperform others you see on the road everywhere you go.
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