Michael Bettencourt

After four months of driving, we discover an electric crossover that has fine value, comfort, space, and refinement. Recent price cuts make it even better, but don’t trust the navigation system to find quick charging.

Honda’s first all-electric midsize EV SUV borrows a battery, platform and some switchgear from the Chevy Blazer EV, but it has with major advantages in software – and also offers the full $7,500 federal rebate.

The plug-in hybrid Jeep offers lots of power, open-air adventure appeal, and a dash of electric refinement. It adds a new efficiency boost to the Wrangler’s traditional strengths in off-road prowess and aftermarket possibilities – especially with regular access to a Level 2 charger.

Ford’s plug-in Escape lacks all-wheel drive or the Mustang Mach-E’s all-electric kick, but class-leading overall efficiency and an available $3,750 government rebate for buyers gives it worthy overall consumer appeal.

The three-row Kia EV9 is much more than an electric version of the similarly-sized gas-powered Kia Telluride. It’s an advanced family hauler that tackles pricier EVs like the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X.

“Speed-dating” the Kia EV9, Lexus NX and RX PHEVs, Mazda CX-90 PHEV, Nissan Ariya, Toyota Grand Highlander Max, Volvo C40 Recharge. Plus, how they stacked up with the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.

The roomiest plug-in vehicle on the market, the Pacifica Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 32-mile all-electric range. There’s huge appeal in its combination of luxurious smoothness, minimal fuel bills when charged regularly, and impressive versatility.

The electric Nissan Leaf is affordable yet dated in many ways now, but the ’24 model is available with a federal rebate again, and there are quite a few improvements in this inexpensive EV hatchback.

Volvo's compact EX30 electric SUV will have a starting MSRP of under $35,000 and will offer exceptional performance. But will Americans accept its compact size and its spartan, if clever, interior?

Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, has added the choice of an electric drivetrain to its popular GV70 midsize SUV. It's fast, luxurious, and has impressive charging specs - but how does it compare against the Tesla Model Y?

GM’s online resource for speaking to an actual person about any charging, driving range and other EV questions continues – while former Live forums for Cadillac and other GM brands have been discontinued.

At its recent EV day, Kia committed to adding multiple EVs between $35,000 and $50,000 in North America, while unveiling the production EV5 compact SUV, the Concept EV3 SUV and the Concept EV4 sedan. Will these three new EVs be available in the U.S.?