10 Most Versatile EVs For Everyday Life
People no longer buy EVs just to save the planet. Sure, that is important, but today we buy EVs for what they can offer us. EVs are still more expensive than other cars, but their prices are dropping all the time. At the same time, EV ranges are going up significantly, and they are expanding to cover all the different motoring niches to appeal to a wider audience.
Not long ago, if you had to choose an EV, it would have been a choice of which Tesla. If you wanted a truck, you had to take an ICE one, or maybe a hybrid. Now most major carmakers offer EVs, and they come in all shapes and sizes.
Cars are expensive, we tend to look for one versatile enough to do the many different things we want to do with a car. Here is a list of the 10 most versatile EVs suitable for everyday life.
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In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Edmunds, the EPA, and various carmakers' official websites. This list is not listed in any particular order, because we all look for different sets of strong points in the cars we need in our lives.
Tesla Model Y
Balanced Range, Space, And Efficiency
Tesla
The Tesla Model Y is a small electric crossover. It is currently available in three versions: the Long Range RWD, Longe Range AWD, and Performance AWD. An updated Model Y will be launched around March 2025. The Model Y seats five, but the Long Range AWD has an optional third-row seat that can seat two extra.
Specifications
MSRP | $44,990 |
Range | 277 to 337 miles |
MPGe | 129 city/116 highway |
Cargo space | 76 cu ft with seats down |
0-60 mph | 6.5 to 3.5 seconds |
The Model Y is a versatile EV, offering the all-around ability of a crossover, plenty of luggage space, good performance, and very good range options. The buyer will be able to choose a model that best suits their driving needs and lifestyle choices.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Fast Charging And Spacious Cabin
Hyundai
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric crossover that offers great range, really fast DC charging, comfortable seating, and a drive that is better than most crossovers, EV or not. The only downside is that it does not have that much cargo space, but if that is not a consideration, the Ioniq 5 is a do-everything, go-anywhere versatile EV.
Specifications
MSRP | $42,500 |
Range | 303 miles (RWD model) |
MPGe | 132 city / 98 highway |
Cargo Space | 59.3 cu ft (with seats down) |
Charge Time | 10-80% in 18 minutes (DC fast) |
As an overall practical car for day-to-day driving, with a good range and really quick charging, the Ioniq 5 ticks most of the boxes for versatility.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Sporty Yet Practical
Ford
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a brilliant small electric SUV. It offers a good range, great performance, nice technology, and ample cargo space, all at a very good price. The Ford Mustang Mach-E was Ford's first dedicated EV model when launched in 2021. It is classified as an SUV, but in reality, it has a lower profile than conventional SUVs, and the low center of gravity gives this car genuine Mustang-level handling.
Specifications
MSRP | $36,495 |
Range | 312 miles (extended AWD) |
MPGe | 103 city / 93 highway |
Cargo space | 59.7 cu ft (including frunk) |
0-60 mph | 3.5 seconds (GT Performance) |
The Ford Mustang Mach-E brings a nice balance of performance, excitement, and daily drive practicality. It is quite roomy inside and offers decent cargo space.
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Volkswagen ID.4
Budget-Friendly And Comfortable
Volkswagen
The Volkswagen ID.4 is a relatively affordable five-seat electric SUV. The seating is roomy, it has decent cargo space, and offers several driver-assist features as standard. Although the ID.4 does not quite match the range of some other EVs, it offers enough for day-to-day driving and weekend getaways. The Volkswagen ID.4 is available in a number of trims that will increase the power and/or the range. It can use a DC fast charger, but will not charge as fast as some of the newer models like the Ioniq 5.
Specifications
MSRP | $39,735 |
Range | 275 miles (AWD model) |
MPGe | 116 city / 96 highway |
Cargo space | 64.2 cu ft |
Although the VW ID.4 will not burn up the road, it offers a smooth and comfortable ride at a great price. The ID.4 is also manufactured in the US, which should offer protection in the current tariff turmoil.
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Affordable Everyday EV
Chevrolet
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is a good, solid everyday electric drive. It is now the most affordable electric Chevrolet after the Bolt was discontinued. The buyer has a choice of the longer range, less powerful FWD, and the quicker AWD models with a little less range. The interior is slick and comfortable, and the Equinox comes with Super Cruise hands-free tech. Although the Chevrolet Equinox EV shares its name with the ICE Equinox, it is an entirely new car from the ground up.
Specifications
MSRP | $33,600 |
Range | 319 miles (FWD) |
MPGe | 117 city / 99 highway |
Cargo space | 57 cu ft (rear seat flat) |
The Equinox is a good, solid EV for everyday driving, and with Chevrolet now having access to the Testa charging network as well, longer trips are also easy to manage.
Rivian R1S
Off-Road Ready And Family-Friendly
Rivian
The Rivian R1S is a large, comfortable, three-row electric SUV. Not only is it very good looking, but it has great performance as well. Acceleration is brutally quick, it is good at towing and can handle pretty rough off-road conditions as well. The Rivian R1S comes in four trims, with several battery options. The lowest trim has a duel motor AWD with 553hp, while the top trim has quad motors and 1025hp on offer. But even the R1S Dual Standard will give a supercar a run at the quarter mile.
Specifications
MSRP | $75,900 |
Range | 410 miles (max battery) |
MPGe | 73 city / 65 highway |
Seating | Up to seven |
0-60 mph | 4.5 to 2.5 seconds (model dependent) |
The Rivian R1S is an expensive vehicle, but you certainly get what you pay for. It offers incredible versatility for families and adventure lovers alike.
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Tesla Model X
High-Tech Luxury And Space
Tesla
The Tesla Model X was the original luxury EV SUV when launched a decade ago, and frequent and effective upgrades have kept the model current. The Tesla Model X is roomy and comfortable, seats seven, and has plenty of luggage space. Add to that a good range and brisk performance, and you have a very capable and versatile EV. The gull-wing back doors are a striking feature, but there is some debate about their practicality in narrow spaces or with low ceilings.
Specifications
MSRP | $84,990 |
Range | 348 miles (Long Range) |
MPGe | 107 city / 97 highway |
Cargo Space | 91 cu ft |
Seating | Up to seven |
The Tesla Model X is a luxury EV with plenty of space, power, and good tech. The fact that an older model still rules the EV roost is a testament to Tesla's fundamentally solid design and evolutionary design strategy.
Kia EV9
Three-Row SUV With Long Range
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Specifications
MSRP | $54,900 |
Range | 304 miles |
MPGe | 83 / 91 |
Cargo Space | 81.7 cu ft |
Seating | Up to seven |
Aside from its obvious versatility, the Kia EV9 has five stars for safety from NHTSA, and was named both Car of the Year and EV of the Year at the 2024 World Car Awards.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Towing And Power Backup
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The Ford F-150 has been America's bestselling vehicle for decades, and the Lightning retains the same comfortable interior, rugged build, and technology, but adds the massive power and torque, plus remarkable fuel savings that come with an EV. Although its range will drop when towing something heavy, the Ford F-150 Lightning can power up a remote work site or even a house during grid failure. It also gave the EV world the term 'frunk', the massive covered cargo space where a gas F-150's engine would normally sit.
Specifications
MSRP | $62,995 |
Range | 320 miles (extended range) |
MPGe | 76 city / 61 highway |
Towing Capacity | 10,000 lbs |
Frunk storage | 14.1 cu ft |
The Ford F-150 Lightning combines full-size pickup versatility with massive fuel savings, as well as supercar acceleration.
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Rivian R1T
The Ultimate Adventure EV
Rivian
The Rivian R1T is an electric pickup truck, slightly smaller than a full-size like the F150, but bigger than mid-sized. It is massively quick, has good off-road capabilities, and gives you some clever storage options. Its size and performance make it ideal for both daily driving and more adventurous journeys. Edmunds rated the Rivian R1T the best electric truck for 2025.
Specifications
MSRP | $69,900 |
Range | 420 miles (max battery) |
MPGe | 70 city / 66 highway |
Towing capacity | 11,000 lbs |
0-60 mph | 4.5 to 2.5 model dependent |
Storage spaces | Gear tunnel and frunk |
The Rivian R1T has a massive range, useful truck capabilities, off-road ability, and snappy performance. This makes it a great daily drive, work truck, and the ideal way to go and see the world.
