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Best Electric Vehicles (2026)

3 entries with specifications read from the manufacturer's own pages — never ordered by affiliate payouts. Where an entry carries a design score, it was set by hand before our pipeline was automated; entries without one are not ranked against it. See how the index works.

  1. 1

    Tesla Model 3 Highland

    From $38,990

    Fathom Score

    8.9
    Tesla Model 3 Highland

    The refreshed Model 3 at $38,990 — better ride, same software advantage, more controversial controls.

    Full review & specs →
  2. 2

    Volkswagen ID. Polo

    Volkswagen''s smallest EV — an electric supermini positioned as the affordable entry to the ID. range, with UK order books now open.

    Full review & specs →
  3. 3

    BMW i3 (Neue Klasse)

    BMW''s first Neue Klasse sedan — a mid-size electric saloon on the same 800V platform as the new iX3, with the i3 name revived for it. Not related to the 2013–2022 i3 city car.

    Full review & specs →

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