The Best Luxury Electric SUVs (2024)

Electrification and luxury aretwo aspects that go hand-in-hand , which is why so many manufacturers are creating their own renditions in an attempt to capitalize on the burgeoning market. The problem is that when there are so many possible options, it's a bit of a challenge to make an informed decision on which option will best suit your tastes or needs.

Thankfully, U.S. News has taken the time to issue in-depth consumer-focused reviews on a number of high-end electric SUVs, making your decision a bit more informed. There are a lot of new electric SUV options due to hit the market in the coming months, so this isn't a definitive ranking, but it does highlight some of the more comprehensive options you can currently consider.

10 2024 Lexus RZ

Overall Score: 8.5/10

The Lexus RZ is a lesser-considered electric car option, but it offers a high level of refinement and specification in the mid-size electric SUV segment. It's available in Premium and Luxury trims with front- or all-wheel drive configurations. Pricing starts at $55,175 before options and fees.

Performance Specifications

Some of this model's most noteworthy standard feature s include electrically adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, heating for the front seats and steering wheel, and front-seat ventilation. You also get a 14-inch touchscreen interface with a 10-speaker audio system. All models feature the brand's 68 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which covers 266 miles on a single charge in base front-wheel drive guise.

9 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Overall Score: 8.5/10

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV range is one of the most opulent luxury SUV models available on the market today. The $104,400 starting price for the base rear-wheel drive model is certainly indicative of this. Those wanting to enjoy uncompromised luxury can consider the $179,900 Maybach edition, featuring bespoke interior and exterior trimmings.

Performance Specifications

Mercedes-Benz promotes individual specifications byoffering a lot of features as optional extras , so these models can become very expensive options. As standard, they all feature a comprehensive list of comfort, convenience, entertainment, and safety equipment. The aforementioned Maybach is the most powerful in the range, boasting a 649-horsepower dual-motor configuration. The base model returns the best range and efficiency, at 339 miles and 39 kWh per 100 miles, respectively.

8 2025 Polestar 3

Overall Score: 8.6/10

The all-new Polestar 3 is the Swedish company's second EV mass production EV market available in the U.S. It takes a more minimalist approach to luxury with a very attractive $73,400 starting price. Polestar keeps the range simple and easy to understand by including most of the features as standard in one trim group. You can upscale the model via a series of options and packages.

Performance Specifications

Having said that, the standard offering is fairly comprehensive , featuring some of the highest-quality upholstery, digital systems, and safety functions available in the industry. It's also an effective performer, with the Performance derivative producing 517 horsepower, resulting in a 4.5-second 0-60 MPH time. The 111 kWh battery is the only available pack, which gets you 315 miles of range if you opt for the standard dual-motor model.

7 2024 Cadillac Lyriq

Overall Score: 8.6/10

The Cadillac Lyriq introduces a level of luxury that honors the company's early operation years. This mid-size Ultium-based EV starts at a very competitive $57,195 for the base Tech trim, but can cost as much as $63,190 by considering the flagship Sport trim. Cadillac maintains defined trims with a number of optional extras for those wanting a more specific or comprehensive ownership experience.

Performance Specifications

All derivatives include features such as electrically adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats with massagers, tri-zone climate control, and a 19-speaker premium AGK audio system connected to a 33-inch diagonal touchscreen infotainment system. Both rear- and all-wheel drive options offer impressive performance outputs and efficiency estimates. The rear-wheel-drive model achieves a 314-mile range claim from its 102 kWh battery, while both derivatives should return an estimated 38 kWh per 100 miles.

6 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70

Overall Score: 8.8/10

The Genesis Electrified GV70 is the best collaboration of affordability and luxury available in the new electric SUV market today. There's only one dual-motor derivative available, boasting a $66,950 starting price. This increases to $73,750 if you consider the Prestige trim. This is only available for a limited time, because the South Korean brand will be introducing a facelifted variant for the 2025 model year.

Performance Specifications

Standard features include electrically adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats, a 14.5-inch infotainment system, and a wireless smartphone charger. The dual-motor configuration produces 429 horsepower, which will take the SUV from 0-60 MPH in a tested 4.1 seconds. It features a 77.4 kWh battery pack, which is enough to return 236 miles on a single charge and return 37 kWh per 100 miles on the EPA's combined cycle.

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5 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron

Overall Score: 8.8/10

The Audi Q8 E-Tron range perfectly balances athleticism and luxury into one well-equipped mid-size SUV or Sportback configuration, with a $74,400 starting price. You can enjoy the next level of performance by considering the SQ8 E-Tron by increasing your starting budget to $89,800.

Performance Specifications

The Q8 E-Tron's base Premium equipment group includes quad-zone climate control, front seat and steering wheel heating, and a 10.1-inch infotainment system connected to a six-speaker audio system. The base Q8 E-Tron's 106 kWh battery affords it 300 miles of range, while the SQ8 E-Tron's 496-horsepower configuration gets you from 0-60 MPH in just 4.2 seconds.

4 2024 Genesis GV60

Overall Score: 8.9/10

The Genesis GV60 is the most dynamically-minded luxury EV SUV option that we feature on this list. The range starts with the $52,000 rear-wheel drive Standard derivative and ends with the $69,550 dual-motor Performance model. This is one of the smaller options, but it benefits from the same quality level as the bigger Electrified GV70.

Performance Specifications

All derivatives feature electronically adjustable and heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Genesis fits a 74 kWh battery pack in all models . This gets you 294 miles of range in the base rear-wheel drive model. The flagship Performance option produces 483 horsepower and gets from 0-60 MPH in 4.0 seconds.

3 2024 BMW iX

Overall Score: 8.9/10

The BMW iX is the next generation of BMW's controversial but striking interior and exterior design language, with prices starting at $87,250 for the xDrive50 model. The M-specific M60 derivative costs much more, at $111,500, but this is a proprietary luxury performance EV SUV.

Performance Specifications

All iX models come standard with electrically adjustable and heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and quad-zone climate control. You also get a 14.9-inch central infotainment system connected to a 12-speaker audio system. The xDrive50 is obviously the more efficient model, boasting a 41 kWh per 100-mile efficiency estimate and a 309-mile range claim from a 111.5 kWh battery. The M60 offers a 3.6-second 0-60 MPH acceleration time thanks to its 610-horsepower dual-motor configuration.

2 2025 Rivian R1S

Overall Score: 9.1/10

The Rivian R1S is the only off-roading focused SUV that we feature on this list, but it still offers some of the best luxury ownership experiences you can enjoy. Rivian only offers one Adventure trim for the entire range, but there are several drivetrain and battery configurations for you to choose from. Pricing starts at $75.900.

Performance Specifications

The R1S comes standard with heating for all seats, dual-zone climate control, and a 15.6-inch infotainment screen with a supplementary 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The most efficient model R1S is the entry-level dual motor standard battery configuration, boasting a 45 kWh per 100 miles combined energy efficiency rating. Fitting the max battery pack increases your range estimate to 410 miles, but if you want the best performance, you'll have to get the quad motor, producing 1.025 horsepower, which gets you from 0-60 MPH in 2.6 seconds.

1 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Overall Score: 9.1/10

According to U.S. News, the Volvo XC40 Recharge is the best luxury electric SUV you can consider today, which is an incredible feat considering its age. This starts at $54,775 for the rear-wheel drive Core derivative, but you can expect to pay as much as $60,095 if you want the flagship Ultimate option.

Performance Specifications

Despite being a base trim , you still get to benefit from dual-zone climate control, high-quality Microtech and textile combination upholstery, front seat heating, and an electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory functions. Where performance is concerned, the rear-wheel drive model isn't too exciting, but it does get you an impressive 32 kWh per 100 miles energy consumption estimate and 293 miles of range from the 82 kWh battery pack. The dual-motor configuration increases the output to 402 horsepower, which is enough to get you from 0-60 MPH in 4.6 seconds.