10 EVs With The Best And Coolest Technology – TopSpeed

The benefit of so many automotive manufacturers focusing on the electric car and SUV industry means that these new options feature some of the most advanced and impressive technological features that we’ve ever seen. Naturally, this comes with some of the highest MSRPs we’ve come to see from the new car market, but when you look at the capabilities alone, it’s very hard to deny that these prices aren’t justified.

The new EV market is a perfect ground for consumers who want to experience the best technological features that the auto industry currently has to offer. These cover entertainment, comfort, safety, and communication, resulting in a digitally holistic car ownership experience, including next-generation high-definition digital displays.

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10 Ford Mustang Mach-E – $39,995

Screen Size: 15.5 inches

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the Blue Oval’s only EV passenger vehicle option, so as you can imagine, it’s filled with a bunch of impressive tech and features. The 15.5-inch infotainment screen is the highlight of the package, as it includes the Sync 4 operating system, offering a host of entertainment and communication functions. All derivatives come standard with multi-color ambient lighting, a heated multifunction steering wheel, a wireless smartphone charger, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, and a six-speaker audio system.

Performance Specifications

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the Blue Oval’s only EV crossover option, but it benefits from one of the most diverse sets of derivatives in the new EV market. The base rear-wheel-drive Select trim starts at $39,995, featuring one permanent-magnet motor fitted to the rear. This produces 266 horsepower, resulting in a 5.8-second 0-60 MPH time, and returns an EPA-estimated 33 kWh per 100 miles combined energy consumption rating.

9 Rivian R1S – $75,900

Screen Size: 16 inches

The Rivian R1S benefits from a crisp and extraordinary 16-inch landscape touchscreen infotainment system with functions that perfectly adapt to off-roading enthusiasts as well as urban cruisers. All variations also come standard with a digital key system, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, ambient lighting, and the brand’s in-house-developed 600-Watt 12-speaker audio system.

Performance Specifications

The Rivian R1S is the only off-roading focused SUV that we feature on this list, but it still offers some of the best luxury ownership experiences you can enjoy. Rivian only offers one Adventure trim for the entire range, but there are several drivetrain and battery configurations for you to choose from. Pricing starts at $75.900.

The R1S comes standard with heating for all seats, dual-zone climate control, and a 15.6-inch infotainment screen with a supplementary 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The most efficient model R1S is the entry-level dual motor standard battery configuration, boasting a 45 kWh per 100 miles combined energy efficiency rating. Fitting the max battery pack increases your range estimate to 410 miles, but if you want the best performance, you’ll have to get the quad motor, producing 1.025 horsepower, which gets you from 0-60 MPH in 2.6 seconds.

8 Porsche Taycan – $99,400

Screen Size: 16.8 Inches

The Porsche Taycan‘s interior may take somewhat of a minimalist approach, but it’s packed with a host of impressive and unique technological features, with the 16.8-inch touchscreen being the focus of attention. All trim levels feature dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, eight-way power-adjustable seats with heating and memory, a 10-speaker 150-Watt Bose audio system, and a multifunction leather steering wheel as standard.

Performance Specifications

This model features one of the most diverse catalogs in its segment, starting with the base rear-wheel drive model for $99,400. This generates 402 horsepower with the standard battery pack, but it increases to 469 horsepower with the Performance Plus battery pack. You can expect it to complete a 0-60 MPH sprint in a fairly rapid 5.1 seconds, but it’s only going to return an 83 MPGe result on the EPA’s combined cycle while covering 242 miles on a single charge.

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7 Tesla Model S – $74,990

Screen Size: 17 Inches

Both the Tesla Model S and Model X share the same central 17-inch infotainment screen, which acts as the main control panel for almost all the car’s functions. Tesla has earned such a noteworthy reputation, because it loads its products with some of the most advanced and striking technological features. These include the Autopilot and full self-driving system, tri-zone climate control with rear air vents, a 9.4-inch rear display, and a 22-speaker 960-Watt audio system. You also benefit from a set of heated, ventilated, and electrically adjustable front seats.

Performance Specifications

The Tesla Model S is technically the first luxury electric sedan to ever be sold in the U.S. 10 years later, the moniker is still going strong with a more affordable price tag and much more impressive drivetrain options, making it one of the best-value propositions in the high-end electric car market.

Pricing for the range currently starts at $74,990 for the base dual-motor model. This features two permanent-magnet motors that generate 670 horsepower, which affords it a 3.1-second 0-60 MPH time. This model also benefits from a very impressive 405-mile range claim and a 120 MPGe combined energy consumption estimate thanks to an advanced 99.3 kWh battery pack.

6 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV – $104,400

MSRP: 17.7 inches

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the German brand’s premier luxury electric SUV option, which means it features some of the most impressive entertainment and safety features. Key features include the Burmester 3D surround sound audio system, a 64-color ambient lighting package, Dual-zone climate control, front heated and ventilated seats, and a touch-sensitive multifunction steering wheel.

Performance Specifications

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV range is one of the most opulent luxury SUV models available on the market today. The $104,400 starting price for the base rear-wheel-drive model is certainly indicative of this. Those wanting to enjoy uncompromised luxury can consider the $179,900 Maybach edition, featuring bespoke interior and exterior trimmings.

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5 BMW i7 – $105,700

Screen Size: 31.7 inches

The BMW i7 features a dazzling 31.7-inch touchscreen that flows into the digital instrument cluster. This only measures 14.9 inches, but there is a rear theatrical screen that measures a whopping 31.7 inches. This gives you complete control over all the car’s features, including climate control and sound system. The i7 range also comes standard with quad-zone climate control, electronically adjustable, heated, ventilated, and memory front seats, and multi-color ambient lighting.

Performance Specifications

The BMW i7 is the Bavarian brand’s flagship electric car offering that’s based on the 7 Series range. For $106,695, you can get behind the wheel of a base eDrive50 model, which features a 449-horsepower rear-mounted electrically excited motor. This gets you from 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds with a limited 127 MPH top speed. On the standard wheels, the EPA suggests that it will consume 90 MPGe on the combined cycle and return a 321-mile range figure on a single charge.

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4 Lucid Air – $69,990

Screen Size: 34 inches

The Lucid Air features a collection of screens that measure in at a combined 34 inches. You take control of all of these screens to monitor and control the car’s core functions, HVAC system, and entertainment and navigation software. All models come standard with wireless smartphone integration, rear window sunshades, massaging seats, a heated steering wheel, and Lucid’s in-house 21-speaker surround sound stereo system.

Performance Specifications

The Lucid Air is a relatively young option that has taken the electric automotive world by storm. The brand kicks pricing off at a very competitive $69,990 for the base Pure trim, which we think is very reasonable considering how much performance and features you get as standard. The Sapphire is the one you’d really want, as this is an all-inclusive product with hypercar levels of performance, if you can fit the $249,000 bill.

3 Cadillac Escalade iQ – $129,990

Screen Size: 55 Inches

The Cadillac Escalade iQ features GM’s new and dazzling 55-inch digital configuration that stretches across the entire dashboard. Core functions include a thermal image night vision system, an integrated Google compatibility system, and an AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system. You also get five-zone climate control, heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, and a 126-color ambient lighting package.

Performance Specifications

The Cadillac Escalade iQ won’t be the most expensive luxury electric SUV option when it arrives next year, but it does feature the highest starting price at $129,990. Cadillac confirms that it will feature a pair of electric motors that generate 751 horsepower.

Due to its overbearing size, which is akin to the GMC Hummer EV, it will only cover a 0-60 MPH sprint in around 5.0 seconds. Despite its size, the brand will cap the model’s top speed at 155 MPH. The iQ’s 200 kWh battery pack is its biggest advantage, and should provide it with up to 460 miles of range on a single charge. It will also take 46 minutes to fast charge from 10 to 80 percent.

2 Cadillac Celestiq – $340,000

Screen Size: 55 Inches

The Cadillac Celestiq benefits from a very similar 55-inch screen on the dashboard with pretty much the same features as the aforementioned Escalade iQ. This top-end EV luxury sedan also comes standard with an 11-inch touchscreen that acts as the main control panel for the infotainment center, with an eight-inch touchscreen on the back of the center console for passengers.

Performance Specifications

The Cadillac Celestiq is the brand’s official return to big luxury sedans, which is what made the brand so famous in the first place. The catch is that the brand is starting this model’s pricing off at $340,000, which will make it the most expensive Cadillac ever to grace the new car market. With it comes the highest level of luxury and exclusivity that the GM group has to offer. Cadillac confirms that it will only sell the Celestiq with a pair of dual permanent-magnet motors that generate a combined 600 horsepower, resulting in a 3.8-second 0-60 MPH time and 126 MPH top speed. The brand says you can expect its 111 kWh battery pack to cover 300 miles on a single charge.

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1 Mercedes-Benz EQS – $104,400

Screen Size: 56 Inches

The Mercedes-Benz EQS range benefits from an expansive 56-inch Hyperscreen digital system that stretches across the dashboard. Admittedly, this is also available on the aforementioned SUV alternative, but it’s not a standard configuration. The brand offers a host of optional features that you can consider to improve the interior experience, but these drastically increase the final purchase price.

Performance Specifications

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is one of the most luxurious cars that the brand has ever made, which explains why it starts at $104,400 for the base 450 Plus model. This is essentially an electrified S-Class, so this pricing strategy is a bit more understandable. The base 450 Plus features a single electric motor that produces 355 horsepower to the rear wheels, which gets you from 0-60 MPH in 6.2 seconds. This trim also returns a 97 MPGe combined energy consumption estimate and a 298-mile range from its new 118 kWh battery pack.