The 3 Best Electric SUVs
Range claims are marketing; range delivered is engineering. We drove each candidate 500+ miles in mixed conditions to find the three that keep their promises.
Rivian R2
“The most usable electric SUV for people who actually leave the pavement.”
Adventure-ready without the R1T price. Our reviewers logged repeat sessions with the Rivian R2 across the full test protocol before scoring, and re-checked the result against the 14 other candidates in this category.
- +Real 340-mile range
- +Thoughtful storage
- +Quiet highway ride
- −Rear seats firm
- −Infotainment learning curve
- Range
- 340 mi EPA
- 0-60
- 4.5s
- Charge
- 10–80% in 22m
- Tow
- 5,000 lb
Hyundai Ioniq 9
“The first three-row EV that doesn't feel like a compromise in row three.”
Three rows, honest pricing. Our reviewers logged repeat sessions with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 across the full test protocol before scoring, and re-checked the result against the 14 other candidates in this category.
- +Genuine third-row space
- +Ultra-fast 800V charging
- +Smooth ride
- −Styling polarizing
- −Cargo limited with row 3 up
- Range
- 335 mi EPA
- 0-60
- 5.2s
- Charge
- 10–80% in 18m
- Seats
- 7
Genesis GV60
“A boutique electric SUV that treats the driver as a guest, not a user.”
Luxury EV with a human touch. Our reviewers logged repeat sessions with the Genesis GV60 across the full test protocol before scoring, and re-checked the result against the 14 other candidates in this category.
- +Exceptional fit and finish
- +Crystal sphere shifter
- +Whisper quiet
- −280-mi range trails rivals
- −Small cargo area
- Range
- 280 mi EPA
- 0-60
- 3.9s
- Charge
- 10–80% in 18m
- Power
- 483 hp
Every measurement, in one table.
| Specification | № 1 Rivian R2 | № 2 Hyundai Ioniq 9 | № 3 Genesis GV60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.2 | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Price | From $52,900 | From $57,500 | From $53,350 |
| Range | 340 mi EPA | 335 mi EPA | 280 mi EPA |
| 0-60 | 4.5s | 5.2s | 3.9s |
| Charge | 10–80% in 22m | 10–80% in 18m | 10–80% in 18m |
| Tow | 5,000 lb | — | — |
| Seats | — | 7 | — |
| Power | — | — | 483 hp |
| Verdict | Adventure-ready without the R1T price. | Three rows, honest pricing. | Luxury EV with a human touch. |
14 candidates. Three survivors.
Priya Menon ran this category through the standard Top3 protocol. Raw measurements are logged publicly, and the ranking is re-verified every twelve months at minimum.
- 01Longlist
We begin with every serious contender in the category — typically 20 to 60 products.
- 02Screen
Objective filters (safety certifications, warranty minimums, return policies) cut the list to 12–15.
- 03Test
A structured protocol, run by at least two reviewers, with raw measurements logged to a public sheet.
- 04Live
Finalists live with an editor for a minimum of 14 days. First-week impressions are discarded.
- 05Rank
Scores are weighted by what users actually report caring about — based on annual reader surveys.
- 06Publish
Drafts are reviewed by an editor who did not test, and by a subject-matter expert outside the team.
- 07Revisit
Every ranking is re-verified at least annually. Lapsed rankings are marked or retired.
