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.Porsche Taycan
8.0
5 badges available
$175,100 - $416,600*MRLP
What we love
- -Even faster and more powerful than before
- -Substantial increase in driving range
- -Epic on a racetrack
What we don't
- -Interior packaging is tight
- -Unergonomic instrument cluster
- -Ride can be firm on uneven roads
3.Tesla Model 3
8.0
3 badges available
$54,900 - $80,900*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
4.BMW i5
7.9
2 badges available
$155,900 - $219,900*MRLP
What we love
- -An alluring combination of comfort, refinement, performance and dynamic capability
- -Despite the potent twin-motor powertrain, it's quite efficient
- -Interior is every bit the spacious, comfortable and luxurious experience you'd expect
What we don't
- -Cannot charge as quickly as a Hyundai, Kia or Porsche
- -Doesn't have the aggressive stance of other go-fast saloons
- -It's a big jump in price over the old M550i
5.Mercedes-Benz EQE
7.6
3 badges available
$133,600 - $213,600*MRLP
What we love
- -Silent operation suits premium positioning
- -Oodles of interior space
- -Storage, storage, and more storage!
What we don't
- -Rough and clunky urban ride
- -Poor outward visibility
- -Awkward driving position
6.BYD Seal
7.5
3 badges available
$49,888 - $68,748*MRLP
What we love
- -Styling impresses in-person
- -Sharply priced for the segment
- -Impressive comfort and refinement
What we don't
- -Inconsistent driveline calibration
- -Real-world range is not quite there
- -Warranty exclusions
7.Hyundai IONIQ 6
7.5
2 badges available
$66,500 - $86,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Super-slippery looks are beneficial on the highway
- -One of the most efficient EVs getting around
- -Smooth, easy and quiet driving experience
What we don't
- -Second-row head room is compromised
- -Sedan-style packaging not as practical as an SUV or wagon
- -Traffic sign recognition system can get in the bin
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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