Best Electric Cars 2021 (and the ones to avoid) – Top 10s | What Car?

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Want an electric car? Overwhelmed by the choice? Watch our rundown of the very best (and worst) that you can get hold of right now – plus some exciting models set to look forward to.




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[rubberroast]

You can't really compare 10 different EV's without regard to costly different pricing of each. To put a Porsche taycan and a Performance Tesla Model 3 in same rankings as a fiat or Kia budget and then give added points for longer range (bigger battery) and power or interior sizing isn't apples to apples.

[Swingmate]

I bought an EQC. It is an amazing car. Pure luxury with unreal technology. With 450km of range and the use of the steering paddles to coast and stop is in my book the best. Love it. Can’t wait to drive it every day.

[railrunner]

I really wish you would split the ranking in size, sub compact, compact, mid size, SUV, sport. Mixing the sizes compares apples and oranges. Thank you.

[davidhamishwill]

I sometimes get the feeling that reviewers look at the Kia Eniro, and the Hyundai Kona electric, and consider them essentially the same car underneath with a different skin. So they only show the Kia, because it's got a bit more space. But the Kona still offers spectacular range and performance at the price (as does the Kia) and deserves a mention in the top 10, without doubt.

[abbatis]

We have had our Y for 6 weeks here in Canada. Everything the model 3 is plus. Cast rear frame, heat pump, just a little higher to make entry a little easier for seniors and light and airy inside due to the increased head room and being a hatchback. Love the one pedal driving, the over the air updates, no range anxiety due to the Supercharger network. I can easily take it from Ontario to British Columbiaor Florida with plenty of charging stations that the navigation automatically calculates and routes you to. Charging stations are seamless. Get out, plug in, charge, get ot unplug and driveaway. The billing automatically charges to you Tesla account. And much more!!

[highvoltage]

We just sold our  electric  car, I'm SO HAPPY it's gone. Hours and hours I sat and sat doing nothing, I'll  never get this time back. Charging stations stole my life.  I'm not getting any younger. No time to waste.

[paclove]

Was a huge surprise for me to see 5:14
It's about 20 minutes away from my home in Sweden. Keep it up!

[rubberroast]

Noticable absent are the two Hyundai offerings, Kona electric and ionic electric. My wife got the full electric ionic, and for the value pricing compared to Tesla model 3, it is fantastic and she has had no regrets whatsoever. Its drives extremely smooth, the stated range is the actual real world range, even at highway speeds, plus fantastic handling plus auto pilot capabilities too.

[Adamvpltd]

Ended up with the ID.3 Life Pro Performance, its absolutely amazing, averaging 200+ miles per charge, sport mode makes you feel like you are glued to the floor at all times and can hit those corners like a F1 driver. Best decision I've ever made.

[AnilCoumar]

My vote is for Volvo XC40 Recharge after having driven that, Mustang Mach e and Tesla model Y.

[adrianpaul]

What no MG 5 or ZS not all of us have won the lottery

[kristians]

How in the world is the ix3 better than the Hyundai kona????

[paulmorris]

A theses electri cars a great. The biggest problem STILL is the cost. They are just way too out price by the conventional petrol/diesel cars in an corrupt system that who owns the oil keeps the electric cars from being more popular.

[smallmj]

And in Canada:
#10: 42, 995
#9: $91, 000
#8: Not available
#7: Not available
#6: $44, 995
#5: Not available
#4: Not available
#3: $120, 500
#2: Not available
#1: $52, 990

[kio]

I drove a tesla since 2013, that is the first generation and also test drove a the newer models, finally, I bought a polestar 2 and enjoy every detail of the new car. The only good thing about Tesla is the range, but I don't drive long distance that often, why do I give up my everyday comfort for a long range that I don't need?

[syme]

I've seen a brand new MG5 ev on sale for 19k . 10k cheaper than any of the cars on this list. Plenty space and range. A bit of badge snobbery list here I think

[julian-fricker]

Happy driver of a brand new Leaf here. Can't understand how this doesn't get a mention in these lists. As everyone shopping around knows, they're always available on good lease deals. With the way the technology on these cars is evolving it's a much safer bet than buying one brand new. I'd love a Model 3 but got a Leaf for 1/2 the monthly payments and in 3 years the technology will be much better.

[thirdofherne]

The Best EV will be the one that first adopts the idea of swappable standardised Battery packs.
Then you can have spares charging at home while driving.
You don't need off street parking.
You could upgrade your batteries as battery technology advances.
Smart Battery manufacturers will set up charging service stations where they'll swap your batteries for their fully charged ones (Calor gas bottle style).

[melb]

The problem is that the vast majority of people are having to buy second hand vehicles and it will be some years yet before we have that choice of EVs

[djrichylaurence]

Trouble is that only well off people can afford them. The rest of us still have to pay a fortune in road tax and fuel so the poor get poorer as usual.