The 10 Best Electric Car Companies for a Sustainable Ride

Whether you need a car to get around your town or if you love taking road trips as an eco-friendly alternative to air travel, buying an electric vehicle can be a worthwhile investment. In terms of sustainability, electric cars almost always beat out gas-powered vehicles — and fortunately, there are many companies producing electric cars these days. We've rounded up the best car brands, featuring a mix of fully electric companies and major companies that offer EVs.

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Aptera is a California-based startup, making solar-powered electric cars that charge every time you drive beneath the sun — but you can also plug it into the wall to charge, like any other EV. Aptera's unique, three-wheeled cars are only available for preorder (48,000 cars have been reserved), and are still not in production as of publication. The company plans to start producing and delivering its first cars sometime in 2025.

Aptera is a California-based startup, making solar-powered electric cars that charge every time you drive beneath the sun — but you can also plug it into the wall to charge, like any other EV. Aptera's unique, three-wheeled cars are only available for preorder (48,000 cars have been reserved), and are still not in production as of publication. The company plans to start producing and delivering its first cars sometime in 2025.

Chevrolet offers electric versions of three of its classic cars —the Equinox, the Blazer, and the Silverado. Chevy EVs feature spacious interiors, One Pedal Driving, regenerative braking, a nearly-silent motor, and bidirectional charging. General Motors, Chevy's parent company, announced that come 2035, it will no longer sell cars with combustion and diesel engines.

Swedish brand Volvo's four fully-electric cars are all SUVs and crossovers, and the company also sells five plug-in hybrid models. Volvo offers some interesting smart tech features, like air purification, a 360-degree camera, and the Volvo Cars app, which connects drivers with charging stations. For its EVs, Volvo makes its own batteries, manages their full production process, and offers battery recycling for old batteries, which are protected under an eight-year or 100,000 mile warranty.

In 2023, Lamborghini completed phasing out gas-powered cars; now, the Italian luxury car company only sells hybrid and electric vehicles. As part of Lamborghini's “Direzione Cor Tauri” strategy, the company is working towards electrification of its cars, as well as making changes to reduce the environmental impact of its production process. Lamborghini's all-electric models include the Temerario sportscar, which features three electric motors, a V8 twin-turbo engine, and endless customization choices.

Luxury car brand Lexus, which is owned by Toyota, offers more than a dozen electrified car models, including a mix of electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid cars. Some of these electric cars come with unique features that can help you maximize your range, including preconditioning the car while it charges, and the option to drive in ECO mode. Lexus has stated plans for 100 percent of its cars to be electric in China, Europe, and North America by 2030, and worldwide by 2035.

California-based fully electric car company Lucid Motors designs its vehicles to be as efficient and eco-friendly as possible. The company claims that its EVs are some of the quickest-charging and longest range cars on the market; plus, the cars run on smaller battery packs, which require less minerals and metals. Lucid makes two families of vehicles — the Lucid Air (sedans) and the Lucid Gravity (SUVs) — and offers many options for trims, including the vegan Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative for interiors.

Nissan offers two fully electric cars: the Leaf and the Ariya SUV. The cars can be outfitted with modern features, including a driver assistance system called ProPILOT Assist, which offers self-driving capabilities. Nissan has an app drivers can download, and then use their phones to honk their horn, lock doors, flash headlights, find charging stations, and more. In 2024, Nissan announced its intention to launch 16 new electric cars by 2026.

Polestar is a fully electric car company based in Sweden, with Polestar cars available all over the world. The brand specializes in innovative and minimalist style electric vehicles, and makes several models of cars. Polestar's goal is to create a more sustainable future; the company is working towards business circularity; and you can even look for secondhand Polestar cars on the company's website.

Rivian is a fully electric car company, making only SUVs and pick up trucks (and no sedans). The company's cars come equipped with several drive modes so they can handle driving through various terrains, including sand, snow, and rocks. Rivian aims to be as eco-friendly as possible; for instance, Rivian's batteries can be easily recycled or reused in other technology, and all car interiors are 100 percent vegan.