Carivo Rankings · 2026
Best Electric Cars Ranked by Score
Electric vehicles are rapidly closing the gap on combustion cars across reliability, safety, and technology scores. Charging infrastructure and range anxiety are real considerations, but the best EVs offer compelling total cost of ownership. Here are the highest-scored EVs in Carivo's database.
✓ Updated May 2026#1
2024 Porsche Taycan
9.6
Exceptional
#2
2024 Lucid Air
9.4
Exceptional
#3
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS
9.3
Exceptional
#4
2024 Audi e-tron GT
9.3
Exceptional
#5
2023 Tesla Model Y
9.2
Exceptional
#6
2024 Porsche Macan EV
9.2
Exceptional
#7
2024 Volvo EX90
9.2
Exceptional
#8
2024 Genesis Electrified G80
9.1
Exceptional
#9
2023 Tesla Model 3
9.0
Exceptional
#10
2024 Kia EV9
9.0
Exceptional
#11
2024 Genesis Electrified GV70
9.0
Exceptional
#12
2024 Polestar 3
8.9
Exceptional
#13
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE
8.8
Exceptional
#14
2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz
8.8
Exceptional
#15
2024 Volvo EX40
8.8
Exceptional
#16
2024 Polestar 2
8.8
Exceptional
#17
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron
8.7
Exceptional
#18
2024 Kia Niro EV
8.7
Exceptional
#19
2024 GMC Hummer EV
8.7
Exceptional
#20
2024 Acura ZDX
8.7
Exceptional
#21
2024 Volvo C40
8.7
Exceptional
#22
2024 Polestar 4
8.7
Exceptional
#23
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
8.6
Exceptional
#24
2024 Jaguar I-PACE
8.5
Exceptional
#25
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron
8.4
Recommended
#26
2024 Lexus UX 300e
8.4
Recommended
#27
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
8.4
Recommended
#28
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6
8.4
Recommended
#29
2024 Kia EV6
8.4
Recommended
#30
2025 Kia EV6
8.4
Recommended
Buying Tips — Electric Cars
- Factor in home charging installation cost into your total budget
- Check real-world range estimates, not EPA figures — they often diverge significantly
- Understand your typical daily mileage before worrying about range anxiety
- Use Carivo's compare tool to put your top picks side by side before deciding