Thanks to the marvelous adaptability of modern automotive construction, dedicated electric vehicle platforms allow manufacturers the freedom to play around with body styles. Sleek, low-drag sedans like the Lucid Air and Mercedes-Benz EQS will be the most efficient EVs for performance and range — but people want SUVs, and electric ones will be a substantial segment of the EV market. Whether it's a spacious family crossover or a badass, rock-crawling off-roader, SUVs are the vehicles that buyers want.
Electric SUV options will proliferate in the coming years; new electric SUVs like the three-row Rivian R1S and Nissan Ariya should arrive very soon. But there are still a number of compelling options on sale right now — with Tesla's Model X and Model Y leading the way on range and potential cargo space.
But Elon doesn't have a complete lock on the market. Here are the best electric SUVs you can currently buy in America.
Chevrolet
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Chevrolet Bolt EUV
The Chevrolet Bolt EUV debuted for 2022. It's a larger (though still subcompact) version of the new Bolt EV. It's only available in front-wheel drive, but it was the first Chevrolet vehicle to offer Super Cruise hands-free driving.
EPA Range: 247 miles
Cargo Space: 56.9 cu ft
Seats: 5
Starting Price: $33,000
Hyundai
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Hyundai Kona Electric
The Kona Electric is Hyundai's full-electric version of the Kona subcompact crossover. It only comes in front-wheel-drive.
EPA Range: 258 miles
Cargo Space: 45.8 cu ft
Seats: 5
Starting Price: $34,000
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Tesla Model Y
The Model Y is Tesla's smaller compact crossover, available in both rear- and all-wheel-drive.
EPA Range: Up to 326 miles
Cargo Space: 68 cu ft
Seats: 5-7
Starting Price: $39,900
Kia
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Kia Niro EV
The Kia Niro EV is a FWD subcompact crossover. It shares a powertrain (and much more) with the Hyundai Kona Electric, although it offers more cargo space — but less range.
The Ford Mustang Mach E is a five-passenger crossover built on a modified platform that is available in both RWD and AWD.
EPA Range: Up to 305 miles
Cargo Space: 59.7 cu ft
Seats: 5
Starting Price: $42,895
Volvo
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
The XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first EV, a battery-electric version of the XC40 compact crossover. It comes in AWD, and makes 402 horsepower from dual electric motors.
The Model X is Tesla's midsize crossover, which launched in 2015. It's available as a dual-motor AWD car and offers the most potential range and cargo space for a current electric SUV. The "falcon wing" rear doors are a distinctive feature.
EPA Range: Up to 371 miles
Cargo Space: 87.8 cu ft
Seats: 5-7
Starting Price: $79,900
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