Best Electric SUVs
1.BMW iX
8.3
3 badges available
$135,900 - $228,400*MRLP
What we love
- -Incredible straight-line performance
- -Futuristic and functional interior
- -Infotainment is next level
What we don't
- -Boot is small for such a large car
- -So much power means poor energy performance
- -'Gesture controls' are a gimmickÂ
2.BMW iX3
8.3
2 badges available
$89,100 - $104,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Moving from X3 to iX3 couldn’t be easier
- -A recent high point for BMW interior form and function
- -Decent range and performance
What we don't
- -Does it really need that goofy grille?
- -Not as dynamic to drive as petrol X3 variants
- -Necessity to use BMW Connected services a little bit Big Brothery
3.Mercedes-Benz EQA
8.0
2 badges available
$82,300 - $102,579*MRLP
What we love
- -A familiar transition for Mercedes buyers
- -Priced right for the premium EV segment
- -Cabin is jam packed with high quality tech
What we don't
- -Rear passenger and boot space is limited
- -Competitors have longer driving range
- -Car can feel weightyÂ
4.Volvo XC40
8.0
3 badges available
$54,990 - $85,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Punchy turbo-four petrol engine
- -Nicely designed cabin
- -Excellent ride comfort
What we don't
- -Fuel usage a touch high
- -Idle stop-start needs refinement
- -Infotainment can be slow to respond
5.Volvo C40
7.9
1 badge available
$78,990 - $87,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Exterior styling and interior insulation
- -Both models drive exceptionally well
- -Ride refinement is excellent on any surface
What we don't
- -Price is still out of reach for some
- -Sloping roof line does eat into second-row headroom
- -No spare tyre
6.BMW iX1
7.8
2 badges available
$78,900 - $84,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Spacious, luxe-feeling interior
- -Decent real-world driving range
- -Feels just like a petrol X1, making the transition to EV easy
What we don't
- -Frustrating touchscreen climate controls
- -Lack of road noise isolation
- -Handling dulled down due to extra weight
7.Genesis GV60
7.8
2 badges available
$106,375 - $113,375*MRLP
What we love
- -Incredible performance off the line
- -Storage space galore
- -Equal-fastest-charging EV on the market
What we don't
- -Wacky digital side mirrors
- -Hollow interior materials
- -No wireless smartphone mirroring
8.Genesis GV70
7.8
4 badges available
$70,500 - $126,475*MRLP
What we love
- -Exquisitely appointed cabinÂ
- -Quick-charging battery
- -Quiet cabin and plush ride quality
What we don't
- -Over $40K pricier than the next most expensive Genesis GV70
- -Tacky cargo blind
- -Lack of wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
9.Tesla Model Y
7.8
3 badges available
$65,400 - $92,020*MRLP
What we love
- -Brutal performance
- -Spacious seating and boot
- -Great ride comfort for a sportier car
What we don't
- -It looks terrible
- -No form of tyre repair solution (call a towie!)
- -Speedometer placement is daft
10.Mercedes-Benz EQB
7.7
2 badges available
$87,734 - $106,155*MRLP
What we love
- -Conventional SUV looks and feel
- -Excellent refinement on the road
- -Punchy enough with twin-motor performance
What we don't
- -Range not as good as some rivals
- -Maximum charge rate down on rivals too
- -Sometimes overwhelming infotainment set-up
Drive's Best Cars
Drive's team of experts reviews and rates hundreds of the latest models each year to help you find your next new car. Browse our Best Car lists to discover how different models rank against each other and what our team loves and doesn't love about these top-rating vehicles.
* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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