Best Electric Mid-Size Luxury SUVs
This ranking includes luxury electric SUVs in the mid-size segment. 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 compact luxury electric SUVs 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.
Top Ranked Electric Mid-Size Luxury SUVs at a glance

1
2026
Lucid Motors Gravity
$81,550 - $141,550
1
2026 Lucid Gravity
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$81,550
EPA Est. Range
337–450 miles
C/D SAYS: For Lucid's second act, the EV startup has rolled out the 2026 Gravity SUV, with an upscale cabin and a maximum estimated range of 450 miles per charge. Learn More
2
2026 BMW iX
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$76,600
EPA Est. Range
279–318 miles
C/D SAYS: Futuristic, flashy, and fancy, the 2026 BMW iX SUV drives well, coddles its passengers, and goes far on a charge. Learn More
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3
2026 Cadillac Vistiq
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$79,390
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Vistiq joins Cadillac's growing electric SUV lineup as a mid-size companion to the massive Escalade IQ. Learn More
4
2026 Cadillac Lyriq
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$60,995
EPA Est. Range
303–326 miles
C/D SAYS: As a luxury SUV, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq is plenty satisfying; as an EV, it does an admirable job making the case for electric driving. Learn More
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5
2026 Volvo EX90
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$78,090
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: While the EX90 is clearly inspired by its gas-powered predecessor, Volvo's electric SUV flagship is more than just an electric XC90. Learn More
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6
2026 Rivian R1S
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$78,885
EPA Est. Range
258–410 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Rivian R1S continues its role as a groundbreaking three-row electric SUV, and adds a 1025-hp quad-motor variant just to keep things fresh. Learn More
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7
2026 Tesla Model X
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$101,630
EPA Est. Range
335–352 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Tesla Model X is still brutally quick and quirkily futuristic, but with the competition nipping at its heels the novelty has begun to wear off. Learn More
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8
2025 Lotus Eletre
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$110,000
EPA Est. Range
304–373 miles
C/D SAYS: An electric SUV isn't what anyone would expect from Lotus, but the Eletre promises to be powerful and eye-catching with a price tag to match. Learn More
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9
2026 GMC Hummer EV SUV
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$99,895
EPA Est. Range
312–315 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 GMC Hummer EV SUV has an unmistakable trail-conquering look that's backed up by mega power and neat off-road-focused features. Learn More
10
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$66,100
EPA Est. Range
253–270 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has an enviably luxe cabin but merely average performance and range—and it gets killed off at year's end. Learn More
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