So, you’ve decided it’s time to buy an electric vehicle. There are more electric cars than ever, with 40-plus unique models currently on sale and more coming soon. Compared with a gas-powered car, you’ll have to consider how far you can travel before needing to recharge (range), as well as how to “refuel” an EV, including possible home improvements to support EV charging, how long it takes to charge and where to charge publicly. Not all EVs are created equal in their charging capabilities.
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Electric cars can be expensive, too, as many come from luxury automakers, and those that don’t often command premium prices, though incentives can help if the car and buyer qualify. The purpose of this buying guide is to supply you with the information to help find the best EV for you, but we lead off with our top picks derived from owning, driving and reviewing EVs.
Cars.com Top EV Picks
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Cars.com Top EV Picks
We named the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 our Best Electric Vehicle of 2023 based on overall characteristics we want from an EV. But with the number of EVs available quickly increasing and consumers having more choices than ever, we wanted to highlight standouts in areas of family-friendliness, commuting, luxury and value. For those categories, we’ve named Cars.com’s Top EV Picks below.