The Smart #1 is a battery-electric subcompact crossover SUV that marks the complete reinvention of the Smart brand. Developed as the first product of a 50:50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding, it swaps the iconic two-seater city car formula for a five-door family crossover built on Geely's SEA2 electric platform. With Mercedes designing the exterior and interior, and Geely handling engineering and production in China, the #1 delivers up to 440 km of WLTP range, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with AI voice assistant, and a 0-62 mph time as low as 3.9 seconds in the Brabus variant.
The Subaru Solterra is the Japanese automaker's first fully electric SUV, co-developed with Toyota on the e-TNGA platform. Now entering its 2026 model year, it brings standard all-wheel drive, up to 288 miles of range, a 74.7 kWh battery, and access to the Tesla Supercharger network via a native NACS port - all wrapped in Subaru's adventure-ready ethos.
The Tesla Model Y is a battery electric compact crossover SUV that became the best-selling vehicle of any kind worldwide in 2023, marking the first time an electric vehicle claimed that title. With over 2.16 million units sold globally, it represents the mainstream breakthrough of EVs into mass-market adoption.
The Toyota bZ4X is Toyota's first mass-market battery electric compact crossover SUV, co-developed with Subaru on the shared e-TNGA platform. Launched in 2022 as the vanguard of Toyota's 'beyond Zero' electrification strategy, it pairs Japanese reliability engineering with Subaru all-wheel-drive know-how. A major 2025-2026 refresh addressed early criticisms with a larger battery, dramatically faster charging, up to 338 horsepower, and a renamed North American identity: simply the Toyota bZ.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first fully battery-electric vehicle, a subcompact luxury crossover SUV that merges Scandinavian design with zero-emission performance. Launched in 2020 and renamed the EX40 in 2024, it offers up to 402 horsepower, a Google-powered infotainment system, and Volvo's legendary safety standards in a practical, city-friendly package.
The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV that represents BMW's most ambitious step into the electric era. Built on a bespoke aluminum and carbon-fiber architecture at the Dingolfing plant, it pairs fifth-generation eDrive technology with a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. Since its 2021 debut, the iX has served as BMW's technology flagship, showcasing curved iDrive 8 displays, a self-healing sensor grille, and semi-autonomous driving capability.
The BYD Atto 3 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto, the world's largest electric vehicle company. Launched in China as the Yuan Plus in February 2022 and rolled out globally as the Atto 3, it features BYD's proprietary LFP Blade Battery, a gym-inspired interior designed by former Audi and Alfa Romeo design boss Wolfgang Egger, and has sold over one million units worldwide.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV that takes the practical, boxy silhouette of the GLB and replaces the combustion engine with a silent electric powertrain. It is one of the few compact EVs to offer an optional third row, making it a rarity in the electric space for growing families.
The Toyota Crown is a bold reinvention of Japan's most storied nameplate - a fastback crossover-sedan that blends sedan elegance with SUV practicality, hybrid efficiency up to 42 MPG, and available 340 hp performance. Returning to the US after a 51-year absence, the 16th-generation Crown starts at $41,440 and challenges European luxury sedans with Toyota reliability and genuine design daring.
The Volkswagen ID.4 is VW's first all-electric SUV, built on the purpose-designed MEB platform and assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Launched in 2020 and named World Car of the Year 2021, it offers up to 291 miles of EPA-rated range, 175 kW DC fast charging, and qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit — making it one of the most accessible premium electric crossovers on the American market.