Best Electric Sedans
1.BMW i7
8.3
2 badges available
$306,900 - $344,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Rolls-Royce-rivalling comfort
- -Absolutely astounding list of tech features
- -Sumptuous wool and leather interior
What we don't
- -Styling errs towards attention-seeking rather than timelessness
- -Some tech glitches on test not befitting a $300K limousine
- -Top charging speeds off the pace
2.Tesla Model 3
8.3
3 badges available
$61,300 - $88,015*MRLP
What we love
- -The charging process and app interface are both impressively effective and easy to use
- -The all-wheel-drive system is competent, especially in wet weather
- -Acceleration is instantaneous and unreal
- -The infotainment system has a real sense of fun and X-factor that adds some joy back into the daily commute
What we don't
- -The central touchscreen is distracting and difficult to use while on the move
- -Ground clearance and visibility can prove challenging when veering off city roads
- -Autopilot can be temperamental and is not to be relied upon
- -Some aesthetic design decisions are lacking in functionality
3.Polestar 2
8.2
2 badges available
$63,900 - $73,400*MRLP
What we love
- -Quiet and refined driving experience
- -Beautiful styling inside and out
- -Google operating system feels familiar, and now has CarPlay via OTA update
What we don't
- -Limited rear visibility
- -Some advanced safety tech should be standard
- -Second row comfort could be better
4.Porsche Taycan
8.1
5 badges available
$165,700 - $365,100*MRLP
What we love
- -Scintillating performance...
- -... and beautifully balanced handling
- -Energy consumption better than the claim
What we don't
- -Long list of options
- -Second row is a touch tight
- -Lack of useful cabin storage
5.Hyundai IONIQ 6
7.9
3 badges available
$74,000 - $88,000*MRLP
What we love
- -It's the most efficient EV on the market, even in real-world conditions
- -Enjoyable handling feels like a 'regular' car
- -In the right spec, it looks decidedly interesting and cool
What we don't
- -In the wrong spec, that efficient profile just looks awkward
- -Tight boot opening and compromised rear passenger comfort
- -A few too many driver warning beeps
6.Mercedes-Benz EQS
7.8
1 badge available
$328,400 - $328,400*MRLP
What we love
- -Brutal performance
- -Agile for a big unit
- -Infotainment sets the standard
What we don't
- -Aero-skewed design is awkward
- -Range claim is fanciful
- -Overly firm ride
7.Mercedes-Benz EQE
7.6
3 badges available
$134,900 - $214,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Terrific interior with plenty of space and storage
- -Impressive ride quality and insulation
- -EQE350 is no slouch in terms of performance
What we don't
- -You can't escape the price and weight of an EV
- -Reduced boot size compared to an E-Class
- -Big turning circle
Drive's Best Cars
Drive's team of experts reviews and rates hundreds of the latest models each year to help you find your next new car. Browse our Best Car lists to discover how different models rank against each other and what our team loves and doesn't love about these top-rating vehicles.
* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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