You can find all of the results from our EV of the Year test here: www.caranddriver.com/news/a40778790/2022-car-and-driver-ev-of-the-year-contenders/

The charging test should really go from 10 - 80%. A lot of cars drop off charge rate fast after 80% to protect the battery, but not all. So you're putting cars like the MME at a disadvantage, and killing its average charge rate. As an EV owner (Bolt EV and Mach-E 4X) who has gone on several road trips (including Cleveland to Orlando), I don't really charge past 80% often. Even on the cars that it doesn't drop off AS hard as my Mach-E, it's still slower as you near a full charge, so it's often not worth sitting there to wait, and is faster to just stop a LITTLE sooner. Also, if your Mach-E didn't have the charging update, it's EXTRA slow past 80%. After the charging update, that improved significantly. This isn't meant as a complaint, just some feedback to consider in your ratings/considerations.

Biggest takeaway: Some EV's can output continuous full power while others can only provide max power briefly. Definitely good to know.

Where is the Model Y of any trim level? A huge and intentional omission from the line up

Happy that all these options exist. I still think the Maverick hybrid is the biggest game changer due to the value proposition for most. Tough to make up 20k- 50kin purchase price in gas savings when you include the time value of money.

Lucid Air is one hell of car

C&D did not analyse the charge network and the ease of charging, what good is a EV without cheap and reliable fast charging..?

it surprises me that C&D didn't include the best selling EVs Model Y and Model 3 in this comparison!

The future is electric. No noise, no emissions, less fuel costs and less maintenance costs.

I'm here just to read the Tesla fan's comments about how Car and Driver must be biased for not saying Tesla is the greatest car company to have ever existed.

Good to see Jason Camissa again.

We need more mass produced EV’s. I’m tired of Luxury automakers building EV’s and slapping them with 100k + price tags. Affordable EV’s need to become the new norm, not something for the 1% to glorify and act as though they’re ‘eco-friendly.’

I will use my Cadillac Lyriq AWD as a daily driver. I drive LESS than 40 miles a day and I can charge at home - overnight between 6pm and 6am. I NEVER DO ROAD TRIPS- but I have gas cars if I ever needed to.

I appreciate all of the work put into this video. Clearly this segment is in its infancy as there is a lot of work to be done. The idea of towing with an electric vehicle is not lose to being a reality. On the other hand the instant acceleration of electric vehicles is really fun why they last. Finally I need to become the ceo of an electric car manufacturer because some made more than the ceo of GM while only selling a few vehicles.

6:52 Thank you for the 'reinvention' section, this stuff needs to be shouted from the rooftops. So many manufacturers are making EV control interfaces needlessly complex or fiddly, for no good reason. People prefer familiar and intuitive controls. Absurd door handles are a bugbear of mine, but stampeding down the Tesla rat hole of 'everything must be in the screen' is a ridiculous path to take. Reverting to analog controls, i.e. big chunky knobs for heating and ventilation, conventional gear selectors, and analog gauges, will improve EV usability and take-up rates enormously.

Mach-E GT still my favorite, looks the best inside and out, still fast as hell, and its affordable

How much diesel did you use?

the irony of the diesel generator charging the lucid in the opening shot

What you didn't mention here and is never mentioned in the automotive press is drivability. With a greying population, this is a concern. As a disabled veteran with a spinal injury, I am unable to drive cars with heavy steering. I settled on a Bolt EUV because of its light steering and Super Cruise. Cars like the Volvos and Polestar were good on city streets but I'm the highway the steering weighted up too much. Tesla's were a non-starter in the parking lot as were VW and Hyundai Ionic 5 because even there the steering was too heavy. And in reality, all this heavy steering is out there because you all in the automotive press reward sporty driving over pragmatic driving, despite the fact that the vast majority of car use is pragmatic. You all really need to re-think your evaluation criteria for cars that are not toys!

This is great content! Exactly what people want to know about the current EV market.

I think it's going to be awhile before we we see many people buying ev's and towing something heavy or going cross country on vacation in them. But, for most people, in everyday driving needs, we're there already. If you can drive everyday to work and home for a week before charging, that's cool. My two concern's now are, how long batteries last, and how long all the electric options last. We're getting there.

Charging speed segment was the most interesting and informative for buying and driving one of the vehicles.

I am very happy with the Tesla Model 3 Long Range I got earlier this year. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned for road trips and daily use. If you are a motoring purist, make sure you keep your favorite drivers car. (I still have my Mustang GT for when I want shift gears and hear an engine roar)

Great Comparo. EVs have made cars interesting again. Range vs Cost plot would be interesting.

Wow, the Lucid is going to be a thing...didn't realize it excelled in so many categories.

As someone who has lived with only EVs for a number of years now and lives in the midwest, I can tell you that range and charging infrastructure are still the top considerations here when buying an EV. There are non-Tesla networks along highways in the midwest finally, but the Tesla supercharger network is still much better overall. At the same time, it looks like the long range Model S (not in the this specific test but mentioned from prior test) is still pretty much king in range; the Lucid Air range is in a league of it's own but then so is the Lucid Air price. What I would really love to see is an EV that focuses almost entirely on range and charging but in an modest non-weird normal-looking package. For a 2nd vehicle, I wouldn't need the range, and the F-150 Lightning would be very tempting for the utility, but I really wish it had a longer 6.5' bed option. Too many manly beer chugging men out there who seem happy with unmanly weenie useless short beds.

I preordered my Cadillac Lyriq AWD. Should get it by January.

Like usual you missed the biggest difference between Tesla and everyone else. The supercharger network. Didn't even mention it. Kinda deceptive I think.

The big diesel generator that the cars are plugged into is such a great picture of the reality of EVs.

Why was the Cadillac lyriq not talked about??

Wish C&D would upload more videos to YT. I’ve been subscribed to the magazine/website for years.

11:00 Loss in range while towing is 170, 150, and 130 miles for the Rivian R1T, Hummer EV, and Ford F-150 Lightning in respective order. When it comes to towing at highway speeds, the Ford is the most efficient

Good test. We are still in the infant stage of EVs and will only get much better as the technology continues to advance to really make the majority of gas cars extinct.

Really enjoyed this, thanks Carlos! Great infographics, too

Happy to see the 3rd to 22nd best selling EV on the market being compared.

You are right that charging can vary. After the new software update to the Taycan and with a proper working EA charging station, I went from 20% to 70% charge in 12 minutes, adding about 200 miles of range. I also, in warm weather, tend to get closer to 280 miles of range in the Taycan 4S.

Good content, but without the Tesla Model Y, 3 and the Tesla supercharger network this is moot IMO. Comparing all these cars against the expensive and freaky Model S Plaid is just plain deceptive. The other networks namely Electrify America are complete garbage. Who paid for this review?

I was a bit let down by the Kia EV6 GT. Despite the power gains, it actually doesn't receive a bigger battery or anything to otherwise lengthen the duration you can spend between charging. Infact it takes a massive range hit, going from EPA est. 274 miles for the e-AWD GT-line and Wind trims, down to 206 miles. The largest culprits I imagine, being the larger wheels and tires geared toward performance over convenience. It also does this while losing you features. Such as power adjusting front seats (thus also losing memory seat function)

Leaving a comment for the algorithm so this video can get number one trending

The Model S Plaid needs to be in track mode to reach its current 175mph top speed.

The costs to fast charge and the discrepancy between advertised range and real world range are concerning, and definite barriers to entry for many. If your use case is simply to go to and from work and add in some local trips, you should be fine as long as you have a home charger. For those living without access to a home charger (apartment complexes, those that park on streets, etc.) or those who regularly take long road trips or use their vehicle for towing and hauling, it's going to be a while before they're ready to take the plunge--no matter how quickly the government tries to push the issue.

I appreciate the hummer range test. I think the 75 mph test is the better thank you. What was the speed while Towing? I think I missed that information and if anybody know let me know.

nothing beats a diesel generator when charging EV’s 😝

In Sweden there are those who tow a caravan with a Tesla model Y. NOTE: In Sweden, it is common to tow a caravan, a regular station wagon or sedan that is petrol or diesel powered. An average caravan in Sweden weighs 1600 kg. Pickups are not a common sight on Swedish roads. Then you might wonder what they do when they have to move, yes they might rent a trailer if they haven't bought their own. At Swedish petrol stations you can also rent a smaller van

Why is it that the music has to be dialed up to 11 and the dialogue cranked down to 3 on videos? Can we PLEASE not have to nearly mute videos during music? How about we up the volume on the dialogue instead of the music?

I love how they have a diesel generator in the background charging the electric cars

The irony of charging his EV off a genny in the back haha

It's pretty incredible that Hyundai and it's sub brands are the first to put out real mass market EV's that people can afford and actually want, when 20 years ago they were a bit of a joke and terrible built vehicles. Even 10 years ago they still lagged behind most automakers. And now they have the most compelling EV options on the market and beat all the Japanese and US automakers in making sensible EV's.

Awesome insights on the new evs. Thank you

Good, useful, practical piece. Thanks C&D.

Ioniq 5 looks 🔥. N version plz

Awesome breakdown

When did Carlos leave Edmunds and start at C&D?

Where was Car and Driver when I was in the market for my horseless carriage. EV vehicle are so new that we must be excited for the evolution of them. It's the future of transportation just as the automobile was at the begining of the twentieth century. Motorsports fans don't fret, the automobile only made equine sports even bigger and more popular.

Only car and driver would bring generators to an EV test event! How Lame! Couldn’t you at least set up a nice battery bank and solar panels on trailers?

They are…..charging the cars with not ONE BUT TWO DIESEL GENERATORS…… FOR REAL!!!!?

13:10. Those firetrucks are called Tillers.

From the title I expected there were to be at least a few words about comfort and practicality, especially when commuting or driving in-town. Not one. I also found the time given to the Hummer ridiculous, as the number of EV buyers considering that vehicle must be infinitesimal.

Great review.

Thanks for putting this report together. It seems Hyundai is really stepping to the front of the line. GV80 looks real good.

Although testing at highway speeds is important information, I think most people buy an EV because the travel 30 - 50 miles to get to work and are pissed at gas prices. Most of those miles are probably mixed of highway and city traffic.

I’m surprised C&D aren’t able to get a Tesla Cybertruck tested considering production starts this year

Porsche is currently updating their cars at the dealers for more mileage...right after taking the ring lap time back with a tire/suspension upgrade...

Are they charging the EVs with a diesel generator?

Tesla Plaid is a beast and there are tons of things that these lame reviews don't talk about like Sentry Mode, Netflix - KZfaq - Games - while charing - SC Network - True OTA Updates - and the list goes on.....

Great work guy love it

Wait where is the Model Y and the Model 3? C/D basically skipped 75% of the market. These two vehicles own the EV market in the US. Without them to set benchmarks, the whole video is useless.

Too bad the Lucid Air Sapphire wasn’t out yet, it will embrace the Tesla S Plaid.

Congrats on your position at C&D Carlos!

This was great. I am not an early adopter so in three to four years I will be ready for an improved ev.

Great roundup but for the love of trailer sway please don't tow at 70 MPH what the heck!! 😨

I have to ask, why were the Volvo xc40 recharge or c40 recharge not included in these tests? I believe they belong in these categories just as much

No Polestar 2, Lyric, ID.4, Leaf or Model 3... Hard to take this test seriously.

So you left out the two best selling BEVs in the world because…? Ah, should have known; Tesla did not pay you to prop up their products. Funny thing is the only OEMs on your list to be in business in a year will be Tesla, Rivian and maybe just maybe ford. Just curious, did any of your “testing” include information or reports from Sandy Munro? Dollars to donuts it didn’t. Face it Car and Driver, you’re as legacy as legacy auto: ICE ICE baby!

nice video but who tows a 7000 lb trailer at 70 mph???

the Model S Plaid currently has a top speed of 173mph in track mode. Do some research please.

Having started with Porsches and Audis, I now love to buy American. I love my 400HP Lincoln Continental, but now have a Lyriq on order. While you gave the Hummer lots of attention, you seem to have left out the Lyriq. In my opinion, it has the best mix of features, performance, and price. Hopefully, when my order comes in … maybe in April or May, I can decide whether or not to replace my current car for “EF Fun” driving! 🎉. I’d had hoped you’d give the Lyriq more attention in these tests.

Lucid has no competition, class on its own..

Did you really have them hooked up to a generator in the beginning of the video? 😂

Car and Driver is the best magazine for testing and is honest unlike some. Great to see another amazing video.

Car and driver - bought and sold! No more credibility and haven’t had for years! RIPCND 👎🏼

Very interesting, thx

Still not convinced on electric cars I’ll stick with my ICE and manual transmissions

The Best selling BYD is out.

Many manufacturers publish different EPA ratings for highway vs city driving. It doesn’t seem like you used the highway EPA ratings for the manufacturers that did, making it appear like their real world range was significantly worse than the EPA estimate, when in reality, compared to the highway stat, it was much closer.

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I don't think average charge rate should be the gold standard. I think an early peak, while reducing predictability, is more important. Because when do you charge up usually? When SOC is *low*.

To not have the other Tesla models is ridiculous.

Any electric vehicle with a glass roof is no deal for me. I agree with you guys about the heat and increased ac use. Goes to show some of these car makers aren’t interested in being “green”. I would use the i4 BMW of all of them. Most normal looking to me.

One important detail such reviews forget to test is how much electricity the car consumes while parked.

GM could crush it on charge time if the Bolt could fast-charge at the same rate as the Hummer.

Rivian has different advertised miles on wheel /tire packages. The truck also knows what you have and adjust accordingly. Simply wrong on that guys

Is lucid engineering superior to Tesla? I thought Tesla fans said they were multiple years ahead.

Sorry but what the F why didn't you do the Polestar 2 but then you have Kia and Hyundai? Didn't make sense to me.

No Polestar2 - odd, not new to North America, but new to many markets. Yes, you have the Volvo (sane platform), but you also had the EV6 ioniq 5, and the Genesis. So not sure why there was no Polestar2?

No ID.4?

Lucid air is an FormulaE car with a luxury shell

So which car win? Did anyone catch that part of it?

Not once the lyriq was mentioned lol

The Lucid Dream is the top car of all