Best Electric Performance Sedans
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best electric performance sedans based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Electric Performance Sedans at a glance
C/D Rating: 10/10
1
2026 Lucid Air
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$72,400
EPA Est. Range
420–480 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Lucid Air's big battery pack and lengthy real-world driving range capabilities help EV drivers say goodbye to range anxiety. Learn More
2
2026 Porsche Taycan
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$108,050
EPA Est. Range
252–292 miles
C/D SAYS: The Taycan provides one of the best driving experiences in the electric sedan segment — what else would you expect from Porsche? Learn More
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3
2026 BMW i4
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$59,250
EPA Est. Range
278–333 miles
C/D SAYS: The BMW i4 Gran Coupe gains a little extra efficiency for 2026. Learn More
4
2026 BMW i5
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$68,550
EPA Est. Range
256–310 miles
C/D SAYS: Essentially a BMW 5-series that just happens to have an electric powertrain, the i5 delivers all the trademark features BMW is known for. Learn More
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5
2026 Audi e-tron GT
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$128,995
EPA Est. Range
278–300 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi e-tron GT sedan is white-hot-quick and sports-sedan nimble, offering Porsche-like electric performance for a less-than-Porsche price. Learn More
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6
2026 Audi S6 e-tron
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$80,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi S6 e-tron Sportback is a hotter version of the A6 e-tron sedan, but it's not as sporty as the S-badged gas-engine cars in the company's stable. Learn More
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7
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$61,990
EPA Est. Range
241–308 miles
C/D SAYS: The Dodge Charger Daytona EV coupe returns for 2026, accompanied by a new four-door-sedan sibling, rounding out the muscle car's offerings Learn More
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8
2026 Tesla Model S
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$96,630
EPA Est. Range
309–410 miles
C/D SAYS: While the Tesla Model S has been around long enough to be considered an OG EV, it still offers plenty of range and performance to hang with newer competitors. Learn More
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9
2026 Mercedes-AMG EQE53
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$98,700
EPA Est. Range
220 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mercedes-AMG EQE electric sedan posts admirable numbers but otherwise fails to stir us. Learn More
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