Best luxury electric SUVs

BMW iX 

There’s no denying that the iX is BMW’s most radical car since the i3 and i8, with its imposing grille and high-tech cabin paired to a proper air of quality.  

With a range of up to 382 miles and a punchy electric motor producing up to 610hp, it has more than enough miles in the battery for most people’s daily life and it’s no slouch either. 

Luxury features include a dual-screen curved display layout BMW calls ‘Live Cockpit Plus’, which gives you a wider view of all the car’s on-screen controls.  

There’s even a wooden trim available for an organic aesthetic inside – a big departure from the strong lines of the exterior. 

• Read our BMW iX review 

Audi Q8 e-tron 

Audi’s flagship electric SUV, the Q8 e-tron, is refined, luxurious and incredibly good. 

On the outside, the under-the-radar styling is typical Audi, and inside it’s truly beautiful – full of leather and tech. Even the side mirrors have been replaced with cameras.  

Sitting proudly in the middle is a 10.1-inch touchscreen that runs Audi’s MMI infotainment system which is easy to use and well-laid-out. 

Drive the Q8 e-tron and you’ll quickly feel how settled and relaxing it is, with that ultra-quiet electric power adding to the premium feeling. 

• Read our Audi Q8 review 

Jaguar I-PACE 

Before its sci-fi Type 00 concept at the end of 2024, the I-PACE was the most radical thing Jaguar had done in years. 

And it’s still a cracking car today, with smart styling and futuristic interior – especially the dedicated climate control screen, which is actually great to use, unlike similar systems. 

Go for a high-spec I-PACE and it unlocks the full Meridian 3D sound system, which sounds really rather impressive. 

Since it’s a Jag, it always feels like an event when you get behind the wheel, and you can tell the British brand took its time with how poised this electric SUV feels on the open road. 

• Read our Jaguar I-PACE review 

Volvo EX40 

A Volvo always gives off a quiet luxury that is classically Scandinavian, and the EX40 is the definition of this in electric SUV form.  

The Volvo EX40 (previously XC40 Recharge) is well-thought-out – both inside and out – as you’d expect. 

Everything from its nine-inch touchscreen to the little gear selector toggle is perfectly machined in a way that keeps the cabin clutter-free. 

On the road, the EX40 is nice and comfortable, but the most important part is the safety, which Volvos are known for.  

• Read our Volvo XC40 review 

Mercedes EQC 

Mercedes entered the luxury electric SUV game in 2019 with the EQC and it was everything you’d expect – comfortable, practical and tech-filled. Not to mention premium. 

Based on the existing GLC platform, the German brand was able to electrify a tried-and-tested formula to add to an already upmarket, quality car. 

It was an early example of Mercedes’ excellent dual-screen setup you find across the range today, and this still feels as ahead of its time today as it did when it came out in the EQC. 

• Read our Mercedes EQC review 

Tesla Model X 

The Model X is the biggest car Tesla has ever sold in the UK, and it’s packed full of all the great and innovative features found in the rest of its range. 

Some of these include Autopilot, a massive 17-inch infotainment screen, a 22-speaker sound system and falcon wing doors, which not only look cool but help you get out in tight spaces. 

Of course, a Model X is lightening quick, but it’s also super-practical with solid range and some examples coming with seven seats. 

As of May 2023, Tesla doesn’t sell them new here anymore, but there are plenty on the used market to enjoy. 

• Read our Tesla Model X vs. Model Y review

Genesis GV70 Electrified 

The luxury arm of Hyundai, Genesis, has been gaining popularity in recent years and is a brand dedicated to building some of the most luxurious cars on the market. Since they share a lot of parts with Toyota, they’ll also be reliable. 

The GV70 Electrified is one of the larger SUVs the brand makes, offering sophisticated styling and a clever active noise-cancelling system to make your journeys that bit quieter. As if a luxury electric SUV wasn’t quiet enough already. 

And if that’s not enough for you, it gets a fingerprint authentication system to unlock the car. How cool is that? 

• Read our Genesis GV70 review 

Porsche Macan Electric 

If you like the petrol-powered Macan then you’re going to love the Macan Electric. You get all the same features but with instant acceleration and silent motoring. 

From its dual screens to its easy-to-navigate Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system, it’s truly a tech fest in there. 

Porsche’s baby SUV is also just as fantastic to drive in electric form as it is petrol – just as you’d expect from any Porsche product. This is the true driver’s choice. 

• Read our Porsche Macan review