We don\u2019t have to tell you that interest in electric vehicles has increased dramatically this year. According to a forecast by Cox Automotive (Autotrader\u2019s parent company,) 2023 will be the year EVs surpass 1 million sales for the first time in the U.S. Put another way, from a share below 1% in 2018, EVs represented 3.2% of sales in 2021, 5.8% in 2022, and 7.2% in the first quarter of 2023. Though still a tiny slice of the American automotive pie, EV sales are a growing chunk. More and more shoppers are hungry for new EVs. We have sampled the offerings and created a menu for your consideration.<\/p>\n
The Autotrader editorial team has driven and lived with the 2023 model-year electric cars. We\u2019ve asked the right questions about the interiors, the exteriors, the powertrains, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, the prices.<\/p>\n
Plus:<\/strong> 10 facts about the U.S. version of the ID.Buzz, VW\u2019s electric retro-inspired microbus<\/p>\n The editors contributed their opinions, expertise, and ratings on a 5-point scale, with five being the best. The 10 vehicles on our final list have the top scoring averages. Only pure EVs were allowed on our list. We didn\u2019t consider any hybrids, plug-in hybrids, or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. All electric cars, SUVs, and trucks on this list must be generally available to the public in at least 15 states at publication. They must carry a base manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail price below $100,000.<\/p>\n Here are Autotrader\u2019s picks for the 10 best electric vehicles of 2023, listed alphabetically by brand.<\/p>\n Whatever you thought of BMW\u2019s first run at EVs, the i3, it was missing a certain something \u2014 it didn\u2019t look or perform like a BMW. The\u00a02023 BMW i4\u00a0corrects course with a Gran Coupe that our editors agree looks like a BMW Last year, Ford Genesis, Hyundai\u2019s luxury offshoot, rethought the gasoline-powered luxury sedan, the G80, and developed the\u00a02023 Genesis Electrified G80. Precisely as the name hints, the Electrified G80 replaces the G80\u2019s engine with an all-wheel-drive EV powertrain. According to editor Matt Degen, an already smooth and potent sedan now becomes a strong, silent predator. While not as powerful as other electric executive sedans like the\u00a0Mercedes-EQ EQS\u00a0and\u00a0Tesla Check out: <\/strong>Four valuable lessons I learned taking a road trip in an electric car<\/p>\n For a company that started with a 2-car lineup nearly a decade ago, Genesis has expanded in all the right directions. The\u00a02023 Genesis GV60\u00a0is one of the latest additions to the lineup, a compact luxury EV crossover SUV with style, performance, and range. The first Genesis model built in the U.S., the GV60 brings the brand\u2019s long equipment list, 10-year\/100,000-mile warranty, and good looks to the party.<\/p>\n Also see:<\/strong> Eleven of the best new cars of 2023<\/p>\n Until the\u00a0Ioniq 6\u00a0becomes widely available across the U.S., the\u00a02023 Hyundai Ioniq 5\u00a0compact EV SUV represents the best Hyundai has to offer \u2014 and that\u2019s been good enough to land it on our list two years in a row. Autotrader Executive Editor Brian Moody praised the Ioniq 5, which he found \u201cthoroughly futuristic but has a fun, retro vibe as well. The driving experience, especially the progressive regenerative braking, is sophisticated and seamless.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Since we named the EV6 to our list last year, it has continued to gather awards and great reviews across the automotive landscape. The\u00a02023 EV6\u00a0again proves Kia Plus<\/strong>: Kia jumps into electric car price wars by bringing back the EV6 Light<\/p>\n The road to success is littered with failed EV startups, so it\u2019s great to see the\u00a02023 Lucid Nissan Also see: <\/strong>How does this car seem to run on almost nothing? It\u2019s really quite something<\/p>\n2023 BMW i4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n and drives like a BMW. The new BMW EV points toward an electric future with familiar i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 models in the lineup that offer drivers a choice between maximum efficiency and maximum performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n2023 Ford F-150 Lightning<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n answered the question, \u201cWhat would America\u2019s most popular vehicle be like as an EV?\u201d The\u00a0F-150 Lightning\u00a0somehow synthesized decades of pickup truck knowledge with the latest and greatest EV technology and infused thoughtful details and user-friendly features. The front trunk (frunk) alone solves a concealed storage issue that has plagued truck buyers forever, and smooth, quiet operation has converted many truck owners to the EV platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n2023 Genesis Electrified G80<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Model S, the Electrified G80 delivers an exquisite experience starting well below our $100K limit \u2014 something the others haven\u2019t even attempted.\u00a0<\/p>\n2023 Genesis GV60<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2023 Kia EV6<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n is a design-forward company willing to take risks to set its vehicles apart. Add to that a level of luxury and superb build quality \u2014 not to mention a very reasonable price \u2014 and you\u2019ve got a winner of an EV.\u00a0<\/p>\n2023 Lucid Air<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Air\u00a0on our Best EVs list. The Air, a midsize sedan, delivers \u201cingenious engineering, attention to detail, high build quality, and a finely developed aesthetic sense,\u201d according to editor Jason Allan. Along with an unbeatable 516-mile range and an $87,400 starting price, the 2023 Lucid Air looks like a potential Tesla-beater.\u00a0<\/p>\n2023 Nissan Ariya<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n has a solid history in EVs, having promoted the Leaf through two generations of production. Rather than abandoning the entry-level, the\u00a02023 Nissan Ariya\u00a0builds on the Leaf and enlarges the concept, scale, and range. The 4-door hatchback is a spacious, upscale cocoon loaded with technology and convenience features. Improving on the Leaf\u2019s modest figure, the Ariya boasts a 304-mile range.\u00a0<\/p>\n2023 Porsche Taycan<\/strong><\/h2>\n