Some buyers seeking to purchase electric SUVs are looking at alternatives to Tesla’s Model X and Model Y due to Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk’s recent attention toward politics.
Here, we’ve compiled the Top 10 non-Tesla electric SUVs based on their overall Consumer Reports scores. Consumer Reports is a trusted nonprofit that tests automobiles and surveys its members about their own vehicles. CR’s scoring system includes a range of criteria, including reliability, owner satisfaction, and mileage.
The firm tests and reviews electric vehicles and has a page that lists them based on how well they perform.
South Korean brands (Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai) dominated the list, accounting for half of the top 10. Japanese (Nissan and Lexus) and German (Audi and BMW) automakers accounted for two each, while Ford Motor Co. (F) had the sole American entry.
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Which electric SUVs are assembled in the U.S?
As President Trump’s administration imposes 25% tariffs on imported vehicles (sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans, and light trucks), American consumers might be looking toward SUVs assembled in the U.S.
Hyundai USA recently opened a new plant in Georgia to make its electric SUVs and cars, and Kia also has a plant in the same state. While Ford Motor’s Mustang Mach-E is the only American-branded SUV on the top 10 list, it is assembled in Mexico and is likely to be subject to tariffs. The same applies to Audi and BMW, which are made in Germany, and Nissan and Lexus, which are manufactured in Japan. Genesis — Hyundai’s luxury brand — makes its GV60 model in South Korea.
Incentives also may be a factor in an SUV buyers’ potential purchasing decision. Typically, SUVs that are priced below $80,000 and are assembled in North America may be eligible for a federal tax credit of as much as $7,500.
The 10 best non-Tesla electric SUVs, according to Consumer Reports
This list below (in ascending order, based on the lowest to highest CR score) was compiled from data provided by the automakers and Consumer Reports. The details provided refer to the base model of each vehicle.
Listed MPGe values refer to combined mileage, unless specifically broken down by city and highway by the car manufacturer. Maximum horsepower is mentioned when the automaker provides data for maximum horsepower only.
10. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Type: Non-luxury
- Starting MSRP: $42,600
- MPGe: 131 city / 100 highway / 115 combined
- EPA-Estimated Range: 245 miles
- HP: 168
9. 2025 Kia EV6
- Type: Non-luxury
- Starting MSRP: $42,600
- MPGe: 136 city /100 highway /117 combined
- EPA-Estimated Range: 232 miles
- HP: 167
8. 2025 BMW iX
- Type: Luxury
- Starting MSRP: $87,250
- MPGe: 82 city / 84 highway
- EPA-Estimated Range: 303 miles
- HP: 516 max
7. 2025 Lexus RZ
- Type: Luxury
- Starting MSRP: $43,975
- MPGe: 137 city / 112 highway / 125 combined
- Manufacturer-Estimated Range: 266
- HP: 201
6. 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
- Type: Non-luxury
- Starting MSRP: $42,600
- MPGe: 131 city / 100 highway / 115 combined
- EPA-Estimated Range: 245
- HP: 168
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5. 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Type: Non-luxury
- Starting MSRP: $36,495
- MPGe: 106 city / 98 highway
- EPA-Estimated Range: 260
- HP: 264
4. 2025 Nissan Ariya
- Type: Non-luxury
- Starting MSRP: $39,770
- MPGe: 109 city / 94 highway / 101 combined
- EPA-Estimated Range: 289
- HP: 214
3. 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron
- Type: Luxury
- Starting MSRP: $49,800
- MPGe: 125 city / 104 highway
- EPA-Estimated Range: 288
- HP: 282
2. 2025 Kia EV9
- Type: Non-luxury
- Starting MSRP: $54,900
- MPGe: 99 city / 77 highway / 88 combined
- EPA-Estimated Range: 230 miles
- HP: 215
1. 2025 Genesis GV60
- Type: Luxury
- Starting MSRP: $52,350
- MPGe: 125 city / 99 highway
- EPA-Estimated Range: 294
- HP: 225
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