Electric SUV?

[Anonymous]

My husband and I are in the market for an electric SUV. Looking at the ID4 and the Ionic. Any other models we should consider?

Kids are 16 and 18 so we don’t need a huge SUV, but don’t want to buy a sedan.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

There is the Bolt EUV. It's the bigger of the 2 Bolts.

Chevy also has the EV Equinox coming next year.

[Anonymous]

Mach-e

[Anonymous]

Volvo XC40 recharge
Kia EV6
Genesis GV60

[Anonymous]

Kia is supposed to be introducing an EV9 with third-row seating, sort of like an electric Sorrento, for the 2024 model year, if you're not in a huge hurry.

We have an ID.4 and love it, though, so if you liked that and don't need something bigger, I'd say go for it.

Unclear whether it'll qualify for tax credits under the new battery regs, though...

[Anonymous]

Love our id4!

[Anonymous]

Any reason why not a Tesla Y?

[Anonymous]

I love our Bolt EUV, although in fairness I didn't test drive either the ID4 or Ioniq. We wanted the least expensive electric EUV as this is primarily for the kids' use going forward when they have their permits.

[Anonymous]

Other electric SUVs to consider.
Kia EV6
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Nissan Ariya

If you can spend a bit more, here are other models for consideration:
Audi Q4 e-tron
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Cadillac Lyriq
Jaquar I-Pace
Mercedes Benz EQ EQB
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model X
Audi E-tron

[Anonymous]

Does it need to be full electric or is plug-in hybrid ok? Unless this is going to be solely a commuter, I’d still recommend a hybrid. We are not quite at the point where an electric has the infrastructure to get you anywhere in the US (but getting very close!). And hybrid will give you more options in larger sizes.

[Anonymous]

Probably on the large side, but there's the Rivian R1S.

https://rivian.com/r1s

I guess you can go bigger with the Hummer, but I don't know much about its availability.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does it need to be full electric or is plug-in hybrid ok? Unless this is going to be solely a commuter, I’d still recommend a hybrid. We are not quite at the point where an electric has the infrastructure to get you anywhere in the US (but getting very close!). And hybrid will give you more options in larger sizes.

On the flip side, fully electric means way less maintenance (no oil changes, etc.), and the EV charging infrastructure is improving rapidly. If you plan to keep this car for more than three years or so, no reason to get stuck with having to keep up a gas engine. I guess I might not drive cross-country and back in our EV, but we also never did that in our gas car, and for anything we generally drive to, it's absolutely fine now (but requires some advance planning) and will be easier soon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does it need to be full electric or is plug-in hybrid ok? Unless this is going to be solely a commuter, I’d still recommend a hybrid. We are not quite at the point where an electric has the infrastructure to get you anywhere in the US (but getting very close!). And hybrid will give you more options in larger sizes.

On the flip side, fully electric means way less maintenance (no oil changes, etc.), and the EV charging infrastructure is improving rapidly. If you plan to keep this car for more than three years or so, no reason to get stuck with having to keep up a gas engine. I guess I might not drive cross-country and back in our EV, but we also never did that in our gas car, and for anything we generally drive to, it's absolutely fine now (but requires some advance planning) and will be easier soon.

Quoted post. True. But I suspect if the OP knew a current all electric option was going to work for them for the next 15 years, they wouldn't be asking for more options. I can totally see (because this person is me) a situation where someone really wants to go electric, but the current stock of all electric options just doesn't work for them. If what you really need is a three row, the best 10+ years option is likely going to be a hybrid or a plug in hybrid. If you just cannot stand the thought of buying another car that relies on a gas engine at all but need three rows, you are probably better suited at this point leasing something for the next three years, and buying then. There are some great options coming down the line (like the VW bus, swoon, and Kia and Hyundai are adding three row options with the 2024 class), but they just are not really available options yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does it need to be full electric or is plug-in hybrid ok? Unless this is going to be solely a commuter, I’d still recommend a hybrid. We are not quite at the point where an electric has the infrastructure to get you anywhere in the US (but getting very close!). And hybrid will give you more options in larger sizes.

On the flip side, fully electric means way less maintenance (no oil changes, etc.), and the EV charging infrastructure is improving rapidly. If you plan to keep this car for more than three years or so, no reason to get stuck with having to keep up a gas engine. I guess I might not drive cross-country and back in our EV, but we also never did that in our gas car, and for anything we generally drive to, it's absolutely fine now (but requires some advance planning) and will be easier soon.

Quoted post. True. But I suspect if the OP knew a current all electric option was going to work for them for the next 15 years, they wouldn't be asking for more options. I can totally see (because this person is me) a situation where someone really wants to go electric, but the current stock of all electric options just doesn't work for them. If what you really need is a three row, the best 10+ years option is likely going to be a hybrid or a plug in hybrid. If you just cannot stand the thought of buying another car that relies on a gas engine at all but need three rows, you are probably better suited at this point leasing something for the next three years, and buying then. There are some great options coming down the line (like the VW bus, swoon, and Kia and Hyundai are adding three row options with the 2024 class), but they just are not really available options yet.

I did reread the part about the poster's kids being almost out of the house, so they probably don't need the three row. But point stands for anyone that does.

[Anonymous]

We just decided to buy a used gas powered car which we will replace with electric or hybrid in a few years. The prices and markups are crazy right now and the infrastructure is not quite there yet (imo)