What is the Best Electric SUV in 2025/2026?

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brianc35

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Curious to hear what your thoughts are on the Best EV SUV or Crossover on the market and why?
-> see the Best EV Coupe/Sedan List here

What factors do you look at when comparing models?

  • Price point?
  • Design?
  • Features?
  • Range?
  • MPGe?
  • Performance / Fun to Drive factor?
  • Off-road capabilities?
  • Self-driving capabilities?
  • Warranty?
  • Expected Life?
  • Charging Credits or Compatibility?
  • Brand Recognition or status?

Here's a list of Some models to choose from:
  • Acura ZDX
  • Alpha Romeo Junior
  • Audi Q4 e-tron / Sportback e-tron
  • Audi Q6 e-tron / Sportback e-tron
  • Audi Q8 e-tron / Q8 Sportback / SQ8
  • BMW iX
  • Cadillac Escalade IQ
  • Cadillac Optiq
  • Cadillac Lyriq
  • Cadillac Vistiq
  • Chevy Blazer EV
  • Chevy Equinox EV
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • Genesis GV60
  • Genesis GV70 Electric
  • GMC Hummer EV
  • Honda Prologue
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • Hyundai Ioniq 9
  • Hyundai Kona EV
  • Jeep Wagoneer S
  • Jeep Recon
  • Kia EV6
  • Kia EV9
  • Kia Niro EV
  • Lexus RZ
  • Lotus Eletre
  • Lucid Gravity
  • Maserati Grecale Folgore
  • Mercedes EQB
  • Mercedes EQE
  • Mercedes EQS
  • Mercedes G580 EQ
  • Mini Countryman SE
  • Nissan Ariya
  • Polestar 3
  • Polestar 4
  • Porsche Macan EV
  • Rivian R1S
  • Subaru Soltera
  • Tesla Model X
  • Tesla Model Y
  • Toyota bZ4X
  • Vinfast VF8
  • VW ID4
  • Volvo EX30
  • Volvo EX40
  • Volvo EX90

There's others that are older or no longer for sale. You can consider those as well in your opinion.
 
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The Tesla (Lotus) Roadster is long gone and the MINI Cooper SE is short gone. Looking at this list, there are no fun cars on it--even the Lotus Eletre is an SUV!

On this beautiful fall morning I just returned from a wonderful drive on a riverside road to the local cider mill in my MINI Cooper SE. Life is good.
 
This is the SUV list, I'm compiling a 'car' 'coupe/sedan' list now for another thread.
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Thread 'What is the Best Electric Car in 2025/2026?'

Curious to hear what your thoughts are on the Best EV Car (Sedan/Coupe/Hatchback) on the market and why?
-> see the Best SUV List here.

What factors do you look at when comparing models?

  • Price point?
  • Design?
  • Features?
  • Range?
  • MPGe?
  • Performance / Fun to Drive factor?
  • Off-road capabilities?
  • Self-driving capabilities?
  • Warranty?
  • Expected Life?
  • Charging Credits or Compatibility?
  • Brand Recognition or status?

Here's a list of Some models to choose from:
  • Audi S e-tron GT
  • Audi A6 e-tron / S6 e-tron / A6 Sportback E-Tron / S6...
 
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My pick from that list is still the Solterra which I own (2023 model year). That is based on how well it handles our rough FSR road to our cabin with high clearance and great suspension, soft on top but stiff on bottom to not easily bottom out even with a good load. It handles that road very nicely, gliding over the rough stuff incl great on washboard, and firm and stable on the corners. The 2023 is not good for long trips, because of its slow fast charging. But that does not matter to us, as we have another EV for trips. It's range is long enough to get to our cabin, and we can charge there with our off-grid solar system. I should mention newer models are much better with fast charging.

If I were to replace it at some point, it would be a Ford F150 Lightning. My son bought one last year, and while not quite as smooth as my Solterra on our FSR road, it is pretty good and better than any other trucks I have driven, incl the Silverado EV. The bonus is being able to haul more stuff, and onboard power for tools and power back-up to our cabin. And that frunk is huge and very, very practical.
 
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