The Chevrolet Equinox EV is the best electric SUV overall in 2027: from $34,995, rated 319 miles EPA-estimated with FWD. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ($35,250) and Toyota bZ ($34,980) follow, and the Lucid Gravity has the longest range at up to 450 miles.
Answrs VerdictA 319-mile electric SUV from $34,995.
Price: $34,995 starting MSRP (2027 Equinox EV LT 1)EPA range: 319 miles EPA-estimated with FWD; 307 miles with AWDCharging: Up to 80 miles of range in 10 minutes with public DC fast chargingSpace: Seating for up to five; 57.2 cu ft max cargo volume
The 2027 Equinox EV LT 1 starts at $34,995 and is rated 319 miles EPA-estimated with FWD (307 miles with AWD). Chevrolet says you can add up to 80 miles of range in 10 minutes on public DC fast chargers. It seats up to five with 57.2 cu ft of max cargo volume.
Go ifThe lowest entry price here with over 300 miles of range
Skip ifYou need a third row
Why #1 over #2: It starts at $34,995 and goes 319 miles, against the Ioniq 5’s $35,250 start with 245 miles for the SE Standard Range.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
Answrs VerdictThe fast-charging pick, from $35,250.
Price: $35,250 starting MSRP (2027 Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range)EPA range: 318 miles EPA-estimated (SE/SEL/Limited RWD); 245 miles (SE Standard Range RWD)Power: 320 horsepower on SE, SEL, XRT and Limited AWD trimsCharging: About 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a 350-kW, 800V DC ultra-fast chargerAvailability: The 2027 Ioniq 5 is only sold at select Hyundai dealers in select states
The 2027 Ioniq 5 starts at $35,250 for the SE Standard Range (245 miles). SE, SEL and Limited RWD are rated 318 miles. Hyundai quotes about 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a 350-kW charger, and AWD trims make 320 horsepower. Only select dealers in select states have it.
Go ifVery fast DC charging at a mainstream price
Skip ifYou want the 318-mile range at the lowest price
Why #2 over #3: Its 20-minute 10-80% charge beats the bZ’s approximately 30 minutes.
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Toyota bZ
Answrs VerdictA 314-mile Toyota from $34,980.
Price: $34,980 base MSRP (2027 bZ XLE)EPA range: 314 miles EPA-estimated (XLE FWD Plus); 288 miles (XLE AWD)Power: 338 total system horsepower on AWD models; up to 221 horsepower on FWDCharging: 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes with DC fast charging under ideal conditions
The 2027 bZ XLE starts at $34,980 and is rated 314 miles EPA-estimated in XLE FWD Plus form (288 miles on XLE AWD). AWD models make 338 total system horsepower, and Toyota quotes 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes.
Go ifA Toyota-backed EV with 314 miles of range
Skip ifYou want the fastest charging
Why #3 over #4: Its 314 miles beats the Prologue’s 308 miles.
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Tesla Model Y
Answrs VerdictThe range leader, but price not confirmed.
Price: $61,990 starting price (Model Y L Premium); the price of the base Model Y could not be confirmedEPA range: 321 miles EPA est. (Model Y); 327 miles (Model Y Premium)Acceleration: 4.3 s 0-60 mph (Model Y Premium); 3.3 s (Model Y Performance)Cargo: 74 cu ft of cargo space (Model Y)
Tesla lists 321 miles EPA est. for the Model Y and 327 miles for the Premium, which does 0-60 mph in 4.3 s. The Model Y has 74 cu ft of cargo space. Tesla’s page shows $61,990 for the Model Y L Premium; we could not confirm the base Model Y price.
Go ifThe longest range of the mainstream compact EVs here
Skip ifYou need a confirmed low price
Why #4 over #5: Its 321 miles beats the Prologue’s 308 miles, but the base price is unconfirmed.
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Honda Prologue
Answrs VerdictThe familiar Honda at $39,900.
Price: $39,900 starting MSRP (2026 Prologue)EPA range: 308-mile EPA range rating with an 85 kWh batteryCharging: About 65 miles of range in 10 minutes; 20% to 80% in 35 minutes on DC fast chargingCargo: 57.7 sq. ft. max cargo volume
The 2026 Prologue starts at $39,900 with a 308-mile EPA range rating from an 85 kWh battery. Honda says it adds about 65 miles in 10 minutes and charges 20% to 80% in 35 minutes, with 57.7 sq. ft. of max cargo volume.
Go ifA roomy Honda with a 308-mile rating
Skip ifYou want the most range
Why #5 over #6: Its $39,900 start is far below the EV9’s $54,900.
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Kia EV9
Answrs VerdictThe three-row choice, from $54,900.
Price: $54,900 starting MSRP (2026 EV9 Light RWD)EPA range: 305 miles EPA-estimated (Light Long Range RWD); 230 miles (Light RWD)Power: Up to 379 hp with Dual Motor e-AWD (Wind AWD)Charging: 10% to 80% in as little as 24 minutes at 350 kW (tested on GT-Line)Seating: Up to 7 adults
The 2026 EV9 starts at $54,900 (Light RWD, 230 miles). The Light Long Range RWD is rated 305 miles. Dual Motor e-AWD makes up to 379 hp, and Kia says 10% to 80% takes as little as 24 minutes. It seats up to 7 adults.
Go ifA real three-row electric SUV
Skip ifYou want a small footprint
Why #6 over #7: Its seating for up to 7 adults beats the ID.4, which is a conventional crossover.
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Volkswagen ID.4
Answrs VerdictThe traditional crossover feel at $45,095.
Price: $45,095 starting MSRP (2026 ID.4)EPA range: 291 miles EPA-estimated (Pro and Pro S); 263 miles (AWD models)Charging: About 28 minutes from 10% to 80% on DC fast charging in optimal conditions
The 2026 ID.4 starts at $45,095 and is rated 291 miles EPA-estimated on Pro and Pro S (263 miles for AWD models). Volkswagen quotes about 28 minutes from 10% to 80% on DC fast charging in optimal conditions.
Go ifA conventional-feeling EV with 291 miles
Skip ifYou want over 300 miles of range
Why #7 over #8: Its $45,095 start is lower than the Lyriq’s $64,695.
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Cadillac Lyriq
Answrs VerdictThe luxury pick, at $64,695.
Price: $64,695 MSRP (2027 Lyriq AWD Luxury)EPA range: 326 miles EPA-estimated (RWD)Power: 615 HP in the Lyriq-V dual motor AWD (Velocity Max, Cadillac estimated)Charging: Up to 86 miles of range in about 10 minutes at 190 kW DC fast charging
The 2027 Lyriq AWD Luxury has a $64,695 MSRP. Cadillac lists 326 miles EPA-estimated for RWD, 615 HP in the Lyriq-V and up to 86 miles of range in about 10 minutes at 190 kW.
Go ifLuxury styling and a 326-mile range
Skip ifPrice matters most
Why #8 over #9: Its $64,695 MSRP is below the R1S’s $83,990 starting price.
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Rivian R1S
Answrs VerdictThe adventure SUV, from $83,990.
Price: $83,990 starting price (2027 R1S)EPA range: 410 miles EPA-estimated (Premium with the Long Range option, 22-in wheels)Power: 533 hp on the dual-motor Premium; 850 hp on Performance; 1,025 hp on QuadSeating: Six seats with captain’s chairs; a seven-seat bench is available on Premium
The 2027 R1S starts at $83,990. The Premium has 533 hp, and Rivian lists up to 410 miles with the Long Range option on 22-in wheels. Performance makes 850 hp and Quad 1,025 hp. Six seats with captain’s chairs, or a seven-seat bench on Premium.
Go ifAdventure capability with a 410-mile range
Skip ifPrice matters most
Why #9 over #10: Its 410 miles beat the Gravity Touring’s 337 miles.
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Lucid Gravity
Answrs VerdictThe range champion, from $79,900.
Price: $79,900 starting price (2027 Gravity Touring)EPA range: Up to 450 miles EPA-est. (Grand Touring); up to 337 miles (Touring)Power: 560 hp Touring; 828 hp Grand Touring; 1,070 hp GT-SSeating: Room for up to 7 adults
The 2027 Gravity Touring starts at $79,900 with 560 hp and up to 337 miles. The Grand Touring makes 828 hp with up to 450 miles EPA-est., and the GT-S makes 1,070 hp. It has room for up to 7 adults.
Go ifThe longest range here, up to 450 miles
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
How we ranked these
We ranked on each maker’s own published US starting price, EPA-estimated range and charging claims, favoring the most range and fastest charging per dollar. Model years differ by maker (2026 and 2027). The Tesla Model Y base price could not be confirmed, so it is placed on range alone. For bigger family vehicles see our Top 10 Electric Minivans and 3-Row Family EVs page at /cars/best-electric-minivans-and-3-row-evs-2027/, and for electric trucks, Top 10 Electric Trucks at /cars/best-electric-pickup-trucks-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the cheapest electric SUV in 2027?
Of the ten here, the Toyota bZ XLE has the lowest base MSRP at $34,980, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox EV LT 1 at $34,995 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range at $35,250.
Which electric SUV has the longest range?
The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, at up to 450 miles EPA-estimated. The Rivian R1S Premium with the Long Range option is rated 410 miles.
Which electric SUV charges fastest?
Hyundai says the 2027 Ioniq 5 charges from 10% to 80% in about 20 minutes on a 350-kW, 800V DC ultra-fast charger. Kia says the EV9 can do it in as little as 24 minutes.
Is there an electric SUV with three rows?
The Kia EV9 seats up to 7 adults and starts at $54,900 for the 2026 Light RWD. The Rivian R1S has a seven-seat bench available on Premium.
EPA-estimated range (miles), best version listed at a glance
Volkswagen ID.4291 mi
Kia EV9305 mi
Honda Prologue308 mi
Toyota bZ314 mi
Hyundai Ioniq 5318 mi
Chevrolet Equinox EV319 mi
Tesla Model Y321 mi
Cadillac Lyriq326 mi
Rivian R1S410 mi
Lucid Gravity450 mi
EPA-estimated range (miles), best version listed, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
