Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a compact crossover EV with a roomy cabin for five, lots of standard equipment, and multiple battery and powertrain choices, including a new-for-2024, all-wheel-drive N performance trim.
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge.
While adaptive cruise control is available only on the top trim, the C40 Recharge offers a broad list of standard features.
2023 Mercedes‑Benz EQB.
Mercedes-Benz has finally gotten into the EV game with its EQ line. The full-size EQS sedan arrived first, to be followed by the midsize EQE sedan and large EQS SUV.
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ.
Stretching 16.4 feet from nose to tail with a 121.8-inch wheelbase, the 2024 Lyriq is the longest in its class, giving it considerable passenger space. Only the Tesla Model X has more rear legroom. But the stretched cabin means the Lyriq's cargo capacity, while plentiful, is only midrange. The Lyriq is best suited for highway cruising and leisurely drives on country and mountain roads. It handles well, but its steering is fairly numb. When pushed on twisty roads, there's a noticeable degree of body roll. The rear-wheel-drive versions have the lowest horsepower among competitors, but the all-wheel-drive version's 500 horsepower beats every competitor except the two all-wheel-drive BMWs: the i4 M50 with 536 hp and the iX with 516 hp. Rivals include the all-wheel-drive Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback, Jaguar I-Pace, BMW iX, and Tesla Model X EVs, as well as the Genesis Electrified GV70, the smaller Genesis GV60 crossover, and the BMW i4 sports coupe. Like the Lyriq, the latter three are available in both rear- and all-wheel-drive variants. The Lyriq's battery delivers 102 kWh, good for 308 miles of driving range in rear-wheel drive and 307 miles in all-wheel drive. The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq is a midsize, five-passenger, all-electric luxury crossover that offers plenty of room, a comfortable ride, and good driving range at a competitive price, even before the available $7,500 federal tax credit is applied.
2023 Mazda MX‑30 EV.
The five-passenger compact crossover features a stylish interior centered on an 8.8-inch touchscreen display with the latest Mazda infotainment system, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. A power moonroof and heated seats with imitation leather trim are among the premium standard features. The MX-30 EV also gets the brand's suite of advanced driver-assist features called i-Activsense, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic braking. The MX-30 EV will have a hard time competing with models like the Mini Cooper SE, Nissan Leaf, and Chevrolet Bolt EV, all of which offer greater driving range. Mazda has announced the MX-30 R-EV for Europe and Japan, which adds a rotary engine as a range extender, but there has been no confirmation that this plug-in hybrid variant will make it to the US. The Mazda MX-30 is fun to drive — a common characteristic among models from this Japanese automaker. The ride is quiet and smooth with peppy performance thanks to the instant torque, a typical benefit of an electric powertrain. Where the EV falls short is with its limited driving range of just 100 miles. Mazda claims this range is perfect for daily commuting — and for many customers, it probably is — but range is one of the most important factors American car shoppers consider when purchasing an electric vehicle.
2024 Genesis Electrified GV70.
While many manufacturers are now building dedicated battery-electric vehicles, Genesis has taken a different path. It "electrifies" conventional vehicle platforms such as the G80 sedan and the GV70 crossover utility. While this approach might not capitalize on all the benefits of a battery-electric vehicle, in the 2024 Electrified GV70's case, it results in a very competitive zero-emission crossover utility. Every Electrified GV70 provides all-wheel drive via front and rear electric motors. With 483 combined horsepower, the Electrified GV70's straight-line acceleration is startling. A sprint from zero to 60 mph takes a mere 3.8 seconds. To aid performance, the Electrified GV70 offers a boost mode, allowing the motors to deliver maximum horsepower for 10 seconds, making the driving experience more dynamic. And unlike many battery-electric SUVs that throw their weight around, the Electrified GV70 seems to manage its extra poundage very well. It weighs about 500 pounds less than the Cadillac Lyriq, but weighs 500 more than the conventionally powered GV70. One reason for the Electrified GV70's reasonably light weight is its 77 kWh battery pack, rated to deliver up to 236 miles of range. In luxury crossover terms, that's on the low side, but that shortfall is partially remedied by its fast charging ability. It uses a 400-volt/800-volt system that can take advantage of DC fast chargers.
2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a compact crossover EV with a roomy cabin for five, lots of standard equipment, and multiple battery and powertrain choices, including a new-for-2024, all-wheel-drive N performance trim.
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge.
While adaptive cruise control is available only on the top trim, the C40 Recharge offers a broad list of standard features.
2023 Mercedes‑Benz EQB.
Mercedes-Benz has finally gotten into the EV game with its EQ line. The full-size EQS sedan arrived first, to be followed by the midsize EQE sedan and large EQS SUV.
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ.
Stretching 16.4 feet from nose to tail with a 121.8-inch wheelbase, the 2024 Lyriq is the longest in its class, giving it considerable passenger space. Only the Tesla Model X has more rear legroom. But the stretched cabin means the Lyriq's cargo capacity, while plentiful, is only midrange. The Lyriq is best suited for highway cruising and leisurely drives on country and mountain roads. It handles well, but its steering is fairly numb. When pushed on twisty roads, there's a noticeable degree of body roll. The rear-wheel-drive versions have the lowest horsepower among competitors, but the all-wheel-drive version's 500 horsepower beats every competitor except the two all-wheel-drive BMWs: the i4 M50 with 536 hp and the iX with 516 hp. Rivals include the all-wheel-drive Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback, Jaguar I-Pace, BMW iX, and Tesla Model X EVs, as well as the Genesis Electrified GV70, the smaller Genesis GV60 crossover, and the BMW i4 sports coupe. Like the Lyriq, the latter three are available in both rear- and all-wheel-drive variants. The Lyriq's battery delivers 102 kWh, good for 308 miles of driving range in rear-wheel drive and 307 miles in all-wheel drive. The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq is a midsize, five-passenger, all-electric luxury crossover that offers plenty of room, a comfortable ride, and good driving range at a competitive price, even before the available $7,500 federal tax credit is applied.
2023 Mazda MX‑30 EV.
The five-passenger compact crossover features a stylish interior centered on an 8.8-inch touchscreen display with the latest Mazda infotainment system, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. A power moonroof and heated seats with imitation leather trim are among the premium standard features. The MX-30 EV also gets the brand's suite of advanced driver-assist features called i-Activsense, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic braking. The MX-30 EV will have a hard time competing with models like the Mini Cooper SE, Nissan Leaf, and Chevrolet Bolt EV, all of which offer greater driving range. Mazda has announced the MX-30 R-EV for Europe and Japan, which adds a rotary engine as a range extender, but there has been no confirmation that this plug-in hybrid variant will make it to the US. The Mazda MX-30 is fun to drive — a common characteristic among models from this Japanese automaker. The ride is quiet and smooth with peppy performance thanks to the instant torque, a typical benefit of an electric powertrain. Where the EV falls short is with its limited driving range of just 100 miles. Mazda claims this range is perfect for daily commuting — and for many customers, it probably is — but range is one of the most important factors American car shoppers consider when purchasing an electric vehicle.
2024 Genesis Electrified GV70.
While many manufacturers are now building dedicated battery-electric vehicles, Genesis has taken a different path. It "electrifies" conventional vehicle platforms such as the G80 sedan and the GV70 crossover utility. While this approach might not capitalize on all the benefits of a battery-electric vehicle, in the 2024 Electrified GV70's case, it results in a very competitive zero-emission crossover utility. Every Electrified GV70 provides all-wheel drive via front and rear electric motors. With 483 combined horsepower, the Electrified GV70's straight-line acceleration is startling. A sprint from zero to 60 mph takes a mere 3.8 seconds. To aid performance, the Electrified GV70 offers a boost mode, allowing the motors to deliver maximum horsepower for 10 seconds, making the driving experience more dynamic. And unlike many battery-electric SUVs that throw their weight around, the Electrified GV70 seems to manage its extra poundage very well. It weighs about 500 pounds less than the Cadillac Lyriq, but weighs 500 more than the conventionally powered GV70. One reason for the Electrified GV70's reasonably light weight is its 77 kWh battery pack, rated to deliver up to 236 miles of range. In luxury crossover terms, that's on the low side, but that shortfall is partially remedied by its fast charging ability. It uses a 400-volt/800-volt system that can take advantage of DC fast chargers.
