The best new EVs and plug-in hybrids arriving soon: Consumer Reports

Not every new EV is worth what it costs at the dealership. Consumer Reports assessed upcoming EVs and hybrids on range and price to find the best

More new EVs and plug-in hybrids are entering the market than at any point in automotive history, covering segments from bare-bones pickups to three-row family SUVs. Tax credit changes and new tariffs have unsettled the EV pipeline, but automakers are pressing ahead with models that push further on range, charging speed, and cabin technology. The price window now runs from roughly $27,000 to well over $100,000, giving buyers more entry points — and more tradeoffs to evaluate — than ever before.

Consumer Reports compiled a rundown of models worth watching, covering range estimates, on-sale timing, and key specs, to help buyers plan ahead.

Starting at $61,500, the 2027 iX3 rides on a new platform engineered specifically for electric vehicles, with a BMW-estimated 434 miles of driving range that places it among the highest-range EVs in production. Its 800-volt architecture enables a maximum charging rate of 400 kW, with a 10-to-80-percent charge possible in as little as 21 minutes. Consumer Reports says the iX3 also introduces a new operating system with a redesigned display layout, including a 17.9-inch central touchscreen designed to learn driver preferences over time. A second version with a range slightly over 300 miles goes on sale........

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