Edmunds grades electric SUVs on road manners, comfort, cargo space and a standardized range test, and the results do not always follow the price tag. The scores on its list climb from 7.1 to 8.4, and the longest tested range tops 550 miles. Here are ten electric SUVs, ordered from the lowest Edmunds rating to the highest.
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1. Ford Mustang Mach-E GT: Performance Mustang Badge
Edmunds rates the 2026 Mach-E GT at 7.1 out of 10, third among performance electric SUVs. The test produced 272 miles of range, and pricing starts at $53,395, which makes the GT the lowest scorer and the shortest-range model on the page.
The Mach-E GT sells excitement more than efficiency, and the rating shows what that choice costs in a crossover body. Shoppers drawn to the Mustang name will find strong acceleration, with range that trails nearly every other SUV in this group.
2. Cadillac Lyriq: Luxury Crossover Under Pressure
The 2027 Lyriq rates 7.4 and went 319 miles in Edmunds’ test, with pricing starting at $59,400. The Cadillac is a mid-priced luxury SUV, and the score places it in the lower half of this group.
A rating of 7.4 reflects a competent, handsome crossover rather than a class leader. Range at that level covers most weekly driving, though rivals at similar prices posted stronger scores and longer tested distances. It is a comfortable choice for owners who prioritize styling and a quiet ride over outright speed, and it may suit buyers who rarely take long highway trips.
3. Tesla Model X: Big Price, Middling Score
Edmunds gave the 2026 Model X Long Range a 7.4 and recorded 294 miles in its test. The sticker for the tested configuration was $99,990, making it one of the most expensive SUVs ranked here.
Its falcon-wing doors and large cabin remain distinctive, but the numbers show a six-figure price does not guarantee a top grade. Buyers cross-shopping the Model X should compare it with cheaper SUVs scoring higher. That comparison is worth making, since several SUVs here cost far less and score as well or better, and some also post longer tested range.
4. Genesis GV60: Small Genesis, Strong Style
The 2026 GV60 Performance scores 7.6 with 274 tested miles, from $52,525. Edmunds’ result puts the compact Genesis ahead of the Cadillac Lyriq and the Tesla Model X, though its range is among the shortest in the ranking.
The GV60 appeals to buyers who want a premium badge and an unusual design at a moderate price. The modest range is the main caveat, since the rating is helped far more by its refinement than by distance. Owners who mostly drive around town will likely find 274 miles perfectly adequate, while frequent road-trippers should look at the longer-range SUVs ranked above it on this page.
5. Audi Q6 e-tron: German Platform, Strong Range
Edmunds rates the 2027 Q6 e-tron at 7.7 and measured 337 miles in its range test. Pricing starts at $64,500, and the Audi sits comfortably in the middle of the pack for both score and distance.
The Q6 shares technology with a newer generation of electric luxury cars from Audi and Porsche. Shoppers who value a quiet, well-finished cabin will see the rating as a sign of a thoughtful rather than flashy SUV. Edmunds’ 337-mile result also means the Q6 can handle a long day of driving without the frequent charging stops that the shortest-range SUVs on the list may demand.
6. Rivian R1S: Adventure Truck, Family Seats
The 2026 R1S rates 7.8, the top-scoring large luxury electric SUV in Edmunds’ ranking. The test returned 330 miles, and pricing starts at $76,990 for a three-row model built with off-road capability in mind.
Rivian’s SUV combines family space with performance few rivals match, which explains the class win. The price and the moderate range are caveats, but the score shows owners are getting a very capable machine. Few three-row SUVs can pair serious off-road ability with the comfort and quiet that earned Rivian this class-leading result from the Edmunds panel.
7. Lucid Gravity: Long Legs, Fresh Nameplate
The 2026 Gravity also rates 7.8 and went 400 miles in Edmunds’ test, the second-longest range on the page. That figure puts the Lucid well ahead of the Rivian R1S, which posted the same score.
The Gravity shows how a newer maker can compete on efficiency as well as luxury. Buyers weighing the two large electric SUVs get a tie on rating, with the Lucid pulling ahead on tested distance. The extra 70 miles of tested range is a meaningful advantage for road trips, though the Rivian counters with its truck-like character and a lower price tag than many luxury rivals on the page.
8. BMW iX: Midsize Luxury Leader
Edmunds named the 2026 iX xDrive45 its No. 1 midsize luxury electric SUV, with a 7.9 rating and 338 tested miles. Pricing starts at $75,150, and the score edges past the Rivian and Lucid entries.
The iX has aged into a refined, quiet choice for owners who want a conventional luxury feel. The rating suggests that polish still counts, even as newer electric SUVs offer more range for similar money. The BMW is also a reminder that a sensible midsize footprint can still win a class, since it does not rely on a huge battery or extreme dimensions to earn Edmunds’ recommendation.
9. Cadillac Escalade IQ: Range King of the Page
The 2026 Escalade IQ rates 8.0 and went 558 miles in Edmunds’ test, the longest range on the page. It starts at $127,405, the most expensive vehicle in this group, and carries a huge battery to match.
Cadillac’s electric flagship answers the question of long-distance charging stops by simply carrying more energy. The price and size are the obvious caveats, but few electric SUVs match this tested distance. With 558 miles in the test, an Escalade IQ owner could drive well beyond what most gasoline SUVs manage between fill-ups, though the sticker price puts that benefit out of reach for most shoppers.
10. Hyundai Ioniq 9: Edmunds’ Top Pick
The 2026 Ioniq 9 rates 8.4 out of 10, the highest score here and No. 1 among midsize electric SUVs. Edmunds measured 366 miles in its test, with pricing starting at $58,955.
The Hyundai wins by pairing a three-row interior with strong range at a price well below the Escalade IQ and many luxury rivals. For a family SUV shopper, the rating makes it the benchmark in the group. The 366-mile tested range adds practical confidence, since a large family can cover long trips with fewer stops than the lower-ranked SUVs here would require.
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