Edmunds publishes expert ratings and instrumented range tests for every electric car it drives, and the scores spread wider than most shoppers expect. The sedans and coupes on its list run from a 6.9 for a budget hatchback to an 8.6 for a performance Audi. Here are ten of them, ordered from the lowest rating to the highest.
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1. Chevrolet Bolt: Cheapest Seat in the Class
Edmunds rates the 2027 Bolt at 6.9 out of 10, third among mainstream electric cars, and its range test produced 290 miles. Pricing starts at $27,600, which makes it the least expensive car on this list by a wide margin and the lowest scorer.
The low score still sits inside a competitive mainstream class, and the Bolt is a compact hatchback rather than a sedan. A buyer comparing affordable electric cars gets real tested range for the money, even if the rating trails the luxury models further down.
2. Porsche Taycan: Sports Sedan With Stamina
In the exotic performance class, the 2026 Taycan 4S earned a 7.0 from Edmunds. The sedan covered 307 miles in the outlet’s range test, a respectable figure for a car that Porsche built primarily around handling and speed rather than efficiency.
A mid-range Taycan trades headline power for economy. Shoppers who want the Porsche badge without stepping up to the most extreme trims will find the 4S numbers worth studying, while the modest score shows how crowded and demanding the exotic class has become.
3. BMW i7: Flagship With a Big Battery
The 2026 i7 M70 rates 7.5 and went 320 miles in Edmunds’ test. The price of the tested car was $168,500, placing the BMW at the expensive end of the group, where buyers expect both serious performance and a very large, quiet cabin.
That much range in a big, powerful sedan is the selling point of the M70. The price is the obvious caveat, and a rating of 7.5 suggests that the luxury and speed come with some compromises that the spec sheet does not capture.
4. Tesla Model S: Plaid Still Posts Big Miles
Edmunds scored the 2026 Model S Plaid at 7.7, the top mark among exotic performance electric cars. Its 345 tested miles are the third-highest range figure on this page, behind only the Mercedes EQS, the electric CLA and the Audi S6.
The Model S remains a long-range benchmark for fast electric sedans. The rating reflects a car that still wins on raw numbers even as newer rivals close the gap on cabin quality and finish, and the Plaid trim keeps the sedan at the sharp end of the performance class.
5. Rolls-Royce Spectre: Silent Coachbuilt Luxury
The 2025 Spectre rates 7.8 out of 10 among super-luxury electric cars, and it went 281 miles in Edmunds’ test. That is the shortest tested range of any car on this page, though the coupe is a very large and heavy machine.
A Rolls-Royce buyer is paying for isolation and craft rather than efficiency, so the range figure matters less than it would on a commuter. The score shows the Spectre holding its own against far more practical competitors in the ranking.
6. Hyundai Ioniq 6: Value Pick With Real Range
Edmunds gave the 2025 Ioniq 6 a 7.8, second among mainstream electric cars, and the streamlined sedan reached 303 miles in its test. Pricing starts at $37,850, well above the $27,600 Chevrolet Bolt at the budget end of the page, and the extra money buys a lower, sleeker sedan body.
The Hyundai is a practical way into electric sedan ownership because it combines a strong rating with competitive range. It also outscores the Bolt within the same mainstream class, finishing one place higher in Edmunds’ own ordering of those cars.
7. BMW i5: Mid-Size Sport Sedan
The 2027 i5 eDrive40 scores 8.2 and went 321 miles in Edmunds’ range test. The rating places the BMW above the Ioniq 6, the Spectre and the i7 M70, even though it is a smaller and plainer car than its flagship sibling.
The eDrive40 is the rear-drive version, which keeps complexity down compared with the all-wheel-drive models. Shoppers who like the idea of an electric 5 Series have a sensible, well-rated answer, with range that nearly matches the far more expensive i7.
8. Mercedes-Benz EQS: Range Champion, Nearly
The 2026 EQS 450+ rates 8.3, top of the super-luxury electric cars, and it went 422 miles in Edmunds’ test. Few electric sedans of any size come close to that tested figure, and only one other car on this page beats it. The tested 422 miles is also well ahead of every non-Mercedes rival here except the Audi S6.
The EQS is a large luxury sedan aimed at long drives and quiet comfort. The score and range together make a strong case for the plush end of the market, especially for owners who would otherwise worry about charging stops on long trips, and a second-place range result still beats most of the field.
9. Mercedes-Benz CLA: Compact Luxury Goes Electric
The 2026 electric CLA rates 8.3 out of 10, No. 1 among luxury electric cars. Edmunds recorded 434 miles in its range test, the longest on this page, and pricing starts at $47,250.
Matching the larger EQS on score while topping it for range is striking for a smaller car. The starting price of $47,250 also puts the best-range sedan in the group within reach of far more buyers than the flagship Mercedes, and it hints at how quickly long range is spreading to smaller luxury cars.
10. Audi S6 Sportback e-tron: Highest Score of the Ten
The 2027 S6 Sportback e-tron rates 8.6, the highest score here and No. 1 among performance electric cars. Edmunds measured 361 miles in its test, which is a strong figure for a car pitched at drivers who value speed.
The Audi pairs sporty handling with usable range, which appears to be what earns the top mark. It shows that a quick electric car does not have to give up distance to lead the ranking, and it closes this list on a high note.
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