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.
- 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
- 2025 Kia EV6
Type: Non-luxury
Starting MSRP: $42,600
MPGe: 136 city /100 highway /117 combined
EPA-Estimated Range: 232 miles
HP: 167
- 2025 BMW iX
Type: Luxury
Starting MSRP: $87,250
MPGe: 82 city / 84 highway
EPA-Estimated Range: 303 miles
HP: 516 max
- 2025 Lexus RZ
Type: Luxury
Starting MSRP: $43,975
MPGe: 137 city / 112 highway / 125 combined
Manufacturer-Estimated Range: 266
HP: 201
- 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
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Type: Non-luxury
Starting MSRP: $36,495
MPGe: 106 city / 98 highway
EPA-Estimated Range: 260
HP: 264
- 2025 Nissan Ariya
Type: Non-luxury
Starting MSRP: $39,770
MPGe: 109 city / 94 highway / 101 combined
EPA-Estimated Range: 289
HP: 214
- 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron
Type: Luxury
Starting MSRP: $49,800
MPGe: 125 city / 104 highway
EPA-Estimated Range: 288
HP: 282
- 2025 Kia EV9
Type: Non-luxury
Starting MSRP: $54,900
MPGe: 99 city / 77 highway / 88 combined
EPA-Estimated Range: 230 miles
HP: 215
- 2025 Genesis GV60
Type: Luxury
Starting MSRP: $52,350
MPGe: 125 city / 99 highway
EPA-Estimated Range: 294
HP: 225
