Best AWD Electric Vehicles of 2025 and 2026

The Edmunds experts test drive AWD electric vehicle contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank AWD electric vehicles

Best Performance electric cars

Pretty much every electric car with more than one motor is going to be fast, but some EVs prioritize performance above all else. These are the true athletes of the EV world.

1st
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The Model 3 Performance is incredibly quick. But we're just as impressed with what else it offers. There's more than 300 miles of Edmunds Tested range, a quiet cabin, and nimble handling that doesn't come at the expense of ride comfort. The Performance still suffers from some quirks that all Model 3s have but overall it's a heck of a deal.
MSRP
$54,990
Edmunds EV Range
306 mi
2nd
Edmunds Rating
7.9/10
The sporty i4 M50 uses dual electric motors, providing confident all-wheel-drive traction and packing a wallop of power to the tune of 536 horsepower. That's more straight-line speed than you'll ever need, but it fell short of our expectations in the handling department.
MSRP
$70,700
Edmunds EV Range
268 mi
3rd
Edmunds Rating
6.9/10
In many ways, the new Dodge Charger represents a massive improvement over the previous Charger. The car's handling and interior are far superior to the old model, and the available 670 horsepower and all-wheel drive make it a potent performer on the street. However, the Charger's high cost, love-it-or-hate-it soundtrack, and lack of sophistication give it an uphill battle against more established EV rivals.
MSRP
$57,995 - $64,995
Edmunds EV Range
255 mi

Best Exotic performance electric cars

If cost is no object and you like feeling nauseous when you floor it, try one of these electron-munching speed demons. EV acceleration is a whole new ballgame, and these cars epitomize it.

1st
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The 2024 Tesla Model S is comfortable and easy to drive every day. It also provides hatchback practicality and a good amount of range. It's not as luxurious as some rival German EV sedans, but it does counter with the available Plaid version, which is a performance bargain like no other.
MSRP
$79,990 - $94,990
Edmunds EV Range
345 mi
2nd
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
With performance befitting a vehicle with the AMG badge and a luxurious interior that lives up to Mercedes' high standard, the AMG EQE provides thrills and refinement in equal measure. The mind-melting acceleration isn't a surprise in an EV, but the AMG EQE's great handling balance is also a delight.
MSRP
$106,900
Edmunds EV Range
251 mi
3rd
Edmunds Rating
8.3/10
The AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ feels like a more hopped-up version of the standard EQS sedan, enhanced with more power and a sport-tuned chassis. While it's quick, and surprisingly comfortable, the AMG EQS doesn't offer the same headline-grabbing speed as other top-flight luxury electric sedans in this class.
MSRP
$104,400 - $147,550
Edmunds EV Range
332 mi
4th
Edmunds Rating
8.2/10
We love the all-electric BMW i7 for its super-smooth ride quality, library-quiet interior and long range. The M70 version largely builds on those attributes with increased performance at a commensurately elevated price.
MSRP
$168,500
Edmunds EV Range
320 mi
5th
Edmunds Rating
8.0/10
The updated Porsche Taycan doesn't look wholly different from the pre-2025 original, but there's a lot that's new beneath the surface. A revised powertrain increases power and decreases charging times, making the Taycan quicker and more efficient than ever. It's still one of the best-driving EVs out there, with brisk acceleration and sporty handling. A small interior and a high base price are the Taycan's two biggest knocks, but it doesn't get much better than this when it comes to electric cars.
MSRP
$99,400 - $230,000
Edmunds EV Range
307 mi

Best Performance electric SUVs

Want your performance wrapped in a more versatile body style? These speedy SUVs are inherently taller and heavier than their car counterparts, but it's hard to argue with the extra space.

1st
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The words "fun" and "EV" are no longer mutually exclusive. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is just as impressive on a twisty back road as it is blistering quick to 60 mph. On top of all its mind-bending performance, the 5 N retains all the creature comforts of the standard Ioniq 5. If you want a modern, electric interpretation of a hot hatchback, the Ioniq 5 N is essentially unmatched.
MSRP
$66,200
Edmunds EV Range
253 mi
2nd
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The all-electric iX is something to behold, and the M60 performance version turns up the excitement by a few notches. This midsize performance EV SUV is incredibly fast and somehow remains comfortable and versatile. Some controls can be frustrating to use, but overall it's a brilliant EV SUV.
MSRP
$111,500
Edmunds EV Range
325 mi
3rd
Edmunds Rating
8.3/10
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT offers a genuine step up in performance from the standard model while remaining comfortable and well appointed. As a bonus, the Mach-E GT delivers better efficiency and more range than other performance-oriented EVs.
MSRP
$52,495
Edmunds EV Range
272 mi
4th
Edmunds Rating
8.3/10
Give it the beans and the EV6 GT can easily out-accelerate most other cars on the road. It's a bargain on top of that, offering one of the best horsepower-per-dollar ratios of any vehicle. Lackluster range is a significant drawback, but the GT should otherwise be an appealing pick for an EV that provides both performance and practicality.
MSRP
$61,600
Edmunds EV Range
238 mi

Best All-wheel-drive electric trucks

As the dominant truck brands branch out into electric territory, the race is on to provide traditional truck attributes in a battery-powered package.

1st
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The R1T combines a mind-blowing mix of performance, comfort, utility and capability. Its four electric motors produce enough power to make most sports cars blush, and you can haul the family while towing an 11,000-pound trailer right behind you for a weekend of exploration.
MSRP
$69,900 - $99,900
Edmunds EV Range
317 mi
2nd
Edmunds Rating
8.4/10
The F-150 Lightning is at once both futuristic and familiar. It has loads of modern technology features and yet it might be one of the most practical and job site-friendly trucks on sale today. But the Lighting's full-size truck credentials come into question when you want to tow due to modest limits and a severely restricted range.
MSRP
$47,780 - $84,995
Edmunds EV Range
332 mi
3rd
Edmunds Rating
8.1/10
The GMC Sierra EV offers fantastic range, some of the most helpful driver aids you'll find in any new vehicle today, and a spacious and surprisingly premium interior. The stiff ride over bumps, high price and poor electric efficiency hold the Sierra EV back from being an Edmunds favorite, but there's a lot to like with this electric pickup.
MSRP
$89,900 - $98,400
Edmunds EV Range
507 mi
4th
Edmunds Rating
7.9/10
The Silverado EV impresses with its long range and versatile cargo-carrying design. Its Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system is pretty cool too. But this electric truck is expensive, and we're not sure that you're fully getting your money's worth here.
MSRP
$73,100 - $95,800
Edmunds EV Range
484 mi
5th
Edmunds Rating
7.9/10
The Hummer EV pickup is larger than life, and heavier too. It's highly capable off-road and yet quicker than a Corvette Stingray to 60 mph. It also delivers some impressive range (390 miles in Edmunds' real-world testing) and a fair amount of regular truck capability. If you like living at the extremes and can stomach the sticker price, the Hummer EV pickup may appeal to you.
MSRP
$96,550 - $104,650
Edmunds EV Range
390 mi
6th
Edmunds Rating
7.6/10
It's hard to think of a vehicle that's more outlandish than the Tesla Cybertruck. It's a bundle of contradictions. Practical elements, such as robust towing, good range and muscular acceleration, are offset by poor outward visibility, hard-to-judge steering and disjointed body panel alignment. The Cybertruck's secret is that once you get past its polarizing, nonsensical exterior, it still feels and drives for the most part like any other Tesla.
MSRP
$79,990 - $99,990
Edmunds EV Range
334 mi