Car and Driver has compiled a comprehensive breakdown of every electric vehicle available to American buyers across all brands currently selling in the U.S. market. The guide covers the full spectrum of EV offerings, from established automakers entering the segment to brands building their portfolios around electrification.
The landscape includes traditional manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, and Tesla alongside newer entrants such as Lucid, Rivian, and Polestar. Luxury brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche now field multiple electric models. Mainstream brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, and Kia have expanded their lineups with options ranging from affordable compact vehicles to three-row SUVs. Chinese automaker BYD's models have also entered certain American markets.
The compilation reveals how rapidly the EV market has matured. Five years ago, buyers faced limited choices concentrated among Tesla and a handful of legacy automakers. Today's selection spans price points from under $30,000 to six figures, body styles from hatchbacks to pickup trucks, and performance levels from practical commuters to high-performance machines.
The guide addresses a pain point for shoppers. American consumers have historically struggled to compare EV offerings across brands. This centralized resource eliminates confusion about availability and specifications. Whether hunting for a three-row family SUV, a sporty sedan, or a work truck, buyers can now see exactly what the market offers.
This breadth reflects industry recognition that electrification represents the future of automotive sales. Competition intensifies daily as manufacturers fight for market share in a segment projected to grow substantially over the next decade. Dealers and manufacturers themselves acknowledge that informed customers drive better purchase decisions.
THE TAKEAWAY: The EV market has matured from niche to mainstream, with every major automaker now offering multiple electric models