Hyundai and Volvo take the lead in the electric and hybrid vehicle market for 2024, claiming five of the top 10 spots on U.S. News & World Report’s ranking. Testers evaluated nearly 100 EVs and hybrids, scoring them based on various factors. Tesla, however, was shut out of the top spots.
John Vincent, senior editor for vehicle testing, emphasized the growing importance of electric vehicles, stating, “Electric cars are our future. They’re going to come faster than some people think, and they really solve a lot of problems.”
Despite the increasing popularity of EVs, many motorists still have concerns about range, charging speeds, and reliability. According to Consumer Reports, EVs have more problems and are generally less reliable than gas-powered cars.
The top 10 electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024 include the luxury electric car Lucid Air, the luxury electric SUV Volvo XC40 Recharge, the electric SUV Hyundai Ioniq 5, the electric car Hyundai Ioniq 6, the electric truck Ford F-150 Lightning, the luxury plug-in hybrid Volvo S60 Recharge, the plug-in hybrid Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid, the hybrid car Toyota Camry Hybrid, the hybrid SUV Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, and the luxury hybrid Lexus NX Hybrid.
These vehicles offer a mix of power, performance, safety, and reliability, catering to a wide range of preferences and needs in the evolving automotive market. As the industry continues to innovate and improve, electric and hybrid vehicles are expected to play an increasingly significant role in the future of transportation.