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 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 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 X5 PHEV is a luxury midsize plug-in hybrid SUV that pairs a 3.0-liter inline-six with a 194hp electric motor for 483hp combined, delivering up to 38 miles of all-electric range, a 4.6-second 0-60 sprint, and the practicality of a family hauler without surrendering the Ultimate Driving Machine ethos.
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 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.
The Xpeng G9 is a flagship mid-size electric SUV from Chinese EV maker Xpeng Motors, built on an 800V silicon carbide platform with class-leading fast charging (10-80% in 12 minutes on 2025 models), up to 725 km CLTC range, and a full-stack autonomous driving system called XNGP. It competes directly with Tesla Model Y and premium European EVs, and has been exported to Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Its tech is now licensed to Volkswagen Group.