Every electric vehicle in the United States
69 brands, 160 models. Compare specs, prices, pros/cons, common issues, and total cost of ownership. The most detailed EV buying & ownership guide for the US market.
EV brands in the United States
Acura (Honda)
USA/Japan · Est. 1986
Acura ZDX reboots the nameplate as a premium electric SUV. GM Ultium underpinnings, Acura tuning.
Alpha Motor Corporation
USA · Est. 2020
Retro-futurist design language. Reservation-stage only — production credibility unproven.
Aptera Motors
USA · Est. 2019
Cult-followed solar EV revival. Pre-production after multiple delays; reservation holders waiting since 2020.
Audi
Germany · Est. 2007
Premium luxury EVs with excellent build quality. e-tron GT is the performance benchmark. Expensive but the German engineering is evident. Limited charging infrastructure is a concern.
AutoNxt Automation
India · Est. 2017
Tech-first electric tractor maker. Battery-swap is a genuine differentiator. Limited dealer presence currently.
Bentley Motors (VW Group)
United Kingdom · Est. 1919
Hand-built British luxury. Bentayga PHEV leads sales globally. Beyond100 strategy targets BEV-only by 2030.
BMW
Germany · Est. 2006
Performance luxury EVs. iX1 is the most accessible. i4 is a driver's car. Limited charging infrastructure is the main concern for buyers.
Bollinger Motors
USA · Est. 2015
Pivoted from consumer SUV B1/B2 dreams to a focused commercial truck. Niche but funded by Mullen Automotive.
BrightDrop (GM)
USA · Est. 2021
FedEx and Walmart fleet customer. Sales below GM expectations; rebranded under Chevy in 2025.
BYD
China · Est. 2007
Best battery tech globally. e6 is popular with ride-hailing fleets. Atto 3 is well-specced for the price. Seal is performance-oriented. Chinese origin is a concern for some buyers.
Cadillac (GM)
USA · Est. 1902
Lyriq has rebooted Cadillac's image — modern design, great range. Escalade IQ keeps the full-size SUV throne in EV form.
Candela Boats
Sweden · Est. 2014
Industry-defining electric hydrofoil engineering. C-8 changed expectations for electric boating.
Canoo
USA · Est. 2017
Innovative skateboard-platform startup but financially troubled. NASA, USPS, Walmart pilot fleets.
Chevrolet (GM)
USA · Est. 1911
Equinox EV is the affordable Ultium SUV at ~USD 35k. Silverado EV competes with F-150 Lightning. US-focused; no India presence.
Daimler Truck / Freightliner
Germany / USA · Est. 2021
World's largest truck maker. Freightliner eCascadia is the most-sold US Class 8 BEV. Conservative, fleet-focused.
Damon Motors
Canada · Est. 2017
Innovative CoPilot ADAS and Shift adjustable ergonomics. Delivery delays have hurt credibility.
Energica Motor Company
Italy · Est. 2014
Italian electric superbike specialist. Premium pricing, race heritage from MotoE championship (2019-2022).
Faraday Future
USA · Est. 2014
Famously troubled US EV startup. FF 91 finally delivered to a handful of customers in 2023-24. Solvency and roadmap uncertain.
Ferrari S.p.A.
Italy · Est. 1939
Pinnacle Italian supercar marque. SF90 Stradale (PHEV) is Ferrari's first plug-in. UAE is among Ferrari's most important markets.
Fisker Inc. (defunct)
USA · Est. 2016
Ambitious design-led EV brand. Ocean had quality and software issues; brand collapsed in 2024. Pear never reached customers at scale.
Ford Motor Company
USA · Est. 1903
F-150 Lightning is America's best-selling electric pickup. Mustang Mach-E divides purists but sells well. Strong US/Europe presence; India market exited.
Genesis Motor
South Korea · Est. 2015
Korean luxury alternative to Mercedes/BMW. Strong build quality + features. India launch tentative.
GMC (General Motors)
USA · Est. 1911
Hummer EV is the loudest statement EV — 1,000 hp, CrabWalk, removable roof. Polarising on efficiency but iconic on presence.
Honda 2Wheelers
Japan · Est. 1999
Trusted legacy brand. Activa e: has massive brand equity from ICE Activa (India's best-selling 2W). Late to EV but will be a market reshaper. Battery swap via Honda.
Hyundai Motor
South Korea · Est. 1996
Best EV tech in India (800V, V2L, ultra-fast charging). Ioniq 5 is aspirational. Creta EV will disrupt the mass market. Excellent build quality but premium pricing.
Jeep (Stellantis)
USA · Est. 1941
Iconic 4x4 brand transitioning to electric. Wagoneer S is luxury-flagship; Recon channels the Wrangler ethos.
Kenworth Truck Company (Paccar)
USA · Est. 1923
American premium truck builder. T680E launched 2022, primary rival to Freightliner eCascadia.
Kia
South Korea · Est. 2019
EV6 is one of the best EVs in India — 800V, fast charging, great range. Very expensive but worth it for enthusiasts. Limited to premium segment.
Land Rover (JLR)
UK · Est. 1948
Off-road luxury icon. PHEV variants are class-leading on EV range. Reliability historically a concern but Range Rover Electric is highly anticipated.
Lexus
Japan · Est. 2017
Ultra-reliable luxury. Lexus quality is legendary. EV range is limited in India but RZ 450e is excellent. Toyota engineering pedigree with luxury execution. Very small but loyal buyer base.
Li Auto
China · Est. 2015
EREV pioneer in China — large family SUVs with petrol generator for range top-up. L9 is the volume flagship.
Lincoln Motor Company
USA · Est. 1917
Quiet luxury alternative to German rivals in North America. Grand Touring PHEV trims combine V6 power with electric range — popular with families.
LiveWire (Harley-Davidson)
USA · Est. 2021
Harley's EV gambit, spun out as separate brand in 2021. S2 Del Mar is the mainstream-price entry.
Lucid Motors
USA · Est. 2007
Air Grand Touring hits 516 miles EPA — longest-range EV in production. Sapphire is a 1,234 hp super-sedan. Niche but technically impressive.
Maserati (Stellantis)
Italy · Est. 1914
Trident-badge prestige paired with 800V EV tech. Folgore is the all-electric performance line.
Mazda Motor Corporation
Japan · Est. 1920
Mazda's EV strategy is cautious. MX-30 has class-shortest range; EZ-6 changes the game.
McLaren Automotive
United Kingdom · Est. 1985
F1 racing heritage applied to road cars. Artura PHEV is the gateway to electrification — mixed reception from purists.
Mercedes-Benz
Germany · Est. 1994
The luxury EV benchmark. EQS is the most premium EV in India. Extremely expensive but unmatched luxury. Small but wealthy buyer base.
MINI
UK/Germany · Est. 2012
Premium urban EV. Iconic styling. BMW Group service network. Niche but loyal buyer base.
Mitsubishi Motors
Japan · Est. 1970
PHEV pioneer with Outlander. Kei-car EV with Nissan Sakura twin. Behind on pure BEV strategy.
Nissan
Japan · Est. 2005
Major Japanese EV brand globally (Leaf pioneer). India EV portfolio still being defined. Conservative roll-out expected.
Peterbilt Motors (Paccar)
USA · Est. 1939
Iconic chrome-grilled American truck. 579EV is the brand's flagship BEV — sold to fleet customers like Walmart and PepsiCo.
Polestar
Sweden · Est. 2017
Premium Scandinavian EV. Volvo DNA + performance focus. India launch tentative.
Porsche
Germany · Est. 2012
The ultimate performance EV. Taycan drives like a Porsche should. Macan Electric coming soon. Eye-watering prices but unmatched driving dynamics. The EV for petrolheads.
Ram Trucks (Stellantis)
USA · Est. 2010
American full-size truck heritage entering EV. 1500 REV claims class-leading range with optional range-extender variant.
Riese & Müller
Germany · Est. 1993
Premium German e-bike benchmark. Dual-battery options and Bosch motors. Most expensive mainstream e-bike brand.
Rivian Automotive
USA · Est. 2009
Premium adventure EV brand. Cult following among outdoor enthusiasts. Tank-turn, gear tunnel, kneeling mode innovations. Service network non-existent in India today.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW Group)
United Kingdom · Est. 1904
Pinnacle of automotive luxury. Spectre arrival in 2023 signals Rolls-Royce's full EV transition by 2030. UAE is Rolls-Royce's largest per-capita market.
Slate Auto
USA · Est. 2022
Stealth-mode startup until 2025 reveal. Backed by Bezos Expeditions. Budget-EV positioning is rare in US market.
Sony Honda Mobility (Afeela)
Japan · Est. 2022
Software-and-entertainment-first EV brand. PS5-derived chips and 40+ sensors. Polarising styling, premium pricing.
Specialized Bicycle Components
USA · Est. 1974
Premium global cycling brand. Turbo Vado is the benchmark commuter e-bike. Expensive but class-leading.
Subaru
Japan · Est. 1953
Solterra brings Subaru's symmetrical AWD heritage to EV. Modest range vs competition but trail-capable.
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Japan · Est. 1909
Late to BEV. e Vitara leverages Toyota platform tech for global launch.
Telo Trucks
USA · Est. 2022
Internet darling for its tiny-truck-with-real-bed proposition. Pre-production startup risk.
Tesla
USA · Est. 2003
The brand that made EVs cool globally. Elon Musk factor. Model Y is highly anticipated but pricing is premium. Supercharger network is the gold standard. Service centre availability is the concern.
Toyota
Japan · Est. 1997
Trusted for reliability. Late to pure EV but engineering pedigree is unmatched. Urban Cruiser EV will leverage Maruti's dealer network. Conservative but safe bet.
Trek Bicycle
USA · Est. 1976
Premium US cycling brand. Allant+ uses Bosch motor; mainstream-premium commuter e-bike.
VanMoof (post-bankruptcy, McLaren Applied)
Netherlands · Est. 2009
Iconic Dutch design. 2023 bankruptcy hurt trust but McLaren Applied restart aims to recover. Premium positioning.
Verge Motorcycles
Finland · Est. 2018
Sci-fi looking hubless motor design. TS Ultra has 1,200 Nm torque. Niche but visually iconic.
VinFast
Vietnam · Est. 2017
Unknown in India. Aggressive global expansion. Backed by Vingroup (Vietnam's largest conglomerate). Will need to build trust from scratch. Competitive pricing expected.
Volkswagen
Germany · Est. 2007
Premium German engineering. India EV portfolio still being defined. Strong VW Group resources.
Volvo Car
Sweden · Est. 2007
Safest EV brand. XC40 Recharge is well-liked by families. Premium pricing limits volume. Strong brand trust in safety-conscious segment.
Workhorse Group
USA · Est. 1998
Long-running US EV-truck startup. W56 is the comeback model after USPS loss. Niche fleet customer base.
Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling)
China · Est. 2002
Mass-market ultra-affordable Chinese EV maker. Hong Guang Mini reshaped the city-EV segment.
Xiaomi Auto
China · Est. 2021
Tech-first EV upstart. SU7 is Xiaomi's Tesla Model 3 rival — strong design and software ecosystem integration.
Xos Trucks
USA · Est. 2016
Niche US EV-truck startup. UPS and FedEx fleet customers. Stock has been volatile post-SPAC.
X Shore
Sweden · Est. 1996
Tesla of boats. Premium Scandinavian design. Niche luxury market.
Zeekr (Geely)
China · Est. 2021
Premium Chinese EVs with serious engineering. 001 FR has 1,265 hp. Expanding into Europe and Middle East.
Zero Motorcycles
USA · Est. 2006
Premium US electric-bike OG. SR/F and SR/S are benchmark performance EV motorcycles globally.