Top Electric Vehicles According to Consumer Reports
Electric vehicle enthusiasts are seeking alternatives to Tesla, and Consumer Reports is a trusted source for vehicle testing and reviews. The organization evaluates EVs based on criteria like reliability, owner satisfaction, and mileage. Here’s a look at Consumer Reports’ top 10 non-Tesla electric vehicles.
The top-rated vehicles include a mix of luxury and non-luxury models, with prices ranging from around $28,000 to over $104,000.
American-Made Contenders
The 2025 Lucid Air is the only American brand to make the top 10. The car is assembled in Arizona, with some parts manufactured abroad. Other cars on the list are also assembled in the U.S., including the Nissan Leaf (Tennessee), Mercedes-Benz EQ models (Alabama), and the Kia Niro EV (Georgia).
The Top 10 Non-Tesla Electric Vehicles
This list, compiled from automaker data and Consumer Reports, ranks the top 10 non-Tesla EVs based on their overall scores. The list below is in ascending order from lowest to highest Consumer Reports score.
10. The 2025 Lucid Air

9. The 2025 Nissan Leaf

8. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE

7. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS

6. The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

5. The 2025 Kia Niro Electric

4. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6

3. The 2025 Porsche Taycan

2. The 2025 BMW i5

1. The 2025 BMW i4
