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Best EVs for Performance

Ranked by what real owners say about power and how they actually drive. The honest verdict score stays the anchor; these are the evs that rose to the top when performance is what matters most.

#1
Midsize Electric Crossover/SUV
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Performance 8.0/10
8.3/10
⚠ Caution
#2
Luxury Electric Sedan
Lucid Air
Performance 8.5/10
7.5/10
→ Consider
#3
Electric Crossover SUV
Kia EV6
Performance 8.0/10
7.7/10
→ Consider
#4
Full-Size Electric Pickup Truck
Ford F-150 Lightning
Performance 8.0/10
7.5/10
→ Consider
#5
Compact Luxury Electric Sedan/Fastback
Polestar 2
Performance 7.0/10
8.4/10
✓ Buy
#6
Electric Pickup Truck
Rivian R1T
Performance 8.5/10
6.6/10
→ Consider
#7
Electric Minivan / People Mover
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Performance 7.0/10
8.0/10
✓ Buy
#8
Compact Electric Crossover SUV
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Performance 7.0/10
7.9/10
→ Consider
#9
Midsize Luxury Electric SUV
Cadillac Lyriq
Performance 7.0/10
7.8/10
→ Consider
#10
Electric Midsize Sedan
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Performance 7.0/10
7.6/10
→ Consider
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