Toronto, Ontario — Looking for the fanciest electric vehicle (EV) money can buy? Here is a list for the best in class.
The Audi RS e-tron GT tops Driving.ca’s list, boasting a carbon-fibre roof panel and a long hood along with 637 horsepower, 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, a customizable virtual cockpit and an infotainment system along with a frunk for the charger cables.
The Audi RS e-tron GT has a 373km range, fully charging in 10.5 hours using a Level 2 charger and costs $184,900.
Coming in second is the BMW iX M60, a full-sized crossover with 610 hp in sports mode and four wheel turning for better rear-pivots. A single glass panel houses the instruments and a fully customizable iDrive multimedia system–perfect for the rear passenger cabin with space for three adults.
The BMW iX M60, has a 463km range, fully charging in 12 hours using a Level 2 charger and costs $129,000.
The Genesis GV70 Crossover has a 77.4-kWh battery and two motors, along with an all-wheel drive, a heavy battery creating a more planted driving feel, and Napa leather along with a 14.5 inch multimedia touchscreen.
The GV70 has a 383km range, charging in 7.9 hours with a Level 2 charger and costs $84,150.
The Genesis Electrified G80 features a 87.2 kWh battery and two electric motors, lacking the rear-steer setup of the G80 Sport but providing a quicker, more immediate turn of speed than its gas-powered counterpart.
The Genesis G80 has a 454km range, fully charging in nine hours using a Level 2 charger and costs $105,150.
The Lucid Air comes in several variants, with the Sapphire boasting over 1,200 horsepower for $327,500 along with more reasonably priced alternatives. However, the Air’s defining trait is its driving range, boasting 618 kilometres of range or more.
The Lucid Air has a base price of $212,500 and charges in 13 hours on a Level 2 charger. Its most expensive variant has a maximum range of 830 kilometres.