Top 10 Electric Sedans Competing With Tesla This Year

Tesla’s no longer the only game in town. In 2025, a wave of electric sedans from brands old and new are stepping up faster, cheaper, smarter, and surprisingly stylish. From BMW’s sleek new EVs to Hyundai’s tech-filled Ioniqs, these are the top contenders giving Tesla a real run for its money this year.

Lucid Air

Okay, we gotta start with the big one. The Lucid Air is like… it’s the one that directly looks at the Model S and says “hold my beer.” The range is just stupid, like over 500 miles in some versions, which is just showing off. The interior is proper luxury—like, quiet, beautiful materials, space-age but in a good way. It’s not cheap though, oh man. You’re looking at starting around $70,000, but the one you really want is more like $100,000-plus. It’s for when you want to one-up your Tesla-owning friend in every single way.

Porsche Taycan

This is the one for people who think Teslas are too… soulless. You know? The Taycan is a driver’s car first, electric car second. The way it handles, the build quality… it’s just so Porsche. It feels special. The design is so sleek, it just looks fast standing still. But yeah, it’s expensive. Starts around $90,000 and goes straight to the moon from there. It’s competing on feel and prestige, not just a spec sheet.

Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan

This is Mercedes doing its Mercedes thing, but electric. It’s all about comfort and that… uhm, that S-Class vibe. It’s not a sports car, it’s a glide-mobile. The interior is the star, with that hyperscreen option that’s just a wall of glass. It’s so quiet and smooth. It starts around $75,000, so it’s a proper luxury statement. It’s for arriving completely relaxed, not necessarily first.

BMW i4

Oh man, the i4. This is such a clever car. It looks pretty much like a normal 4 Series Gran Coupe, which is a good thing! It’s handsome. But then you drive it and it’s this silent rocket ship. The i4 M50 is just brutally quick. It feels like a BMW, which is the highest compliment I can give it. And it starts around $52,000, which honestly, for a BMW EV with that much style and performance, feels almost reasonable? It’s a really strong contender.

Hyundai Ioniq 6

This is the wildcard. And the interior is this really cool, minimalist spaceship vibe. The value is insane—you can get a really well-equipped one for under $50,000. It’s for someone who wants to stand out and get incredible efficiency without paying a Tesla premium.

Polestar 2

The Scandinavian minimalist. It’s like the cool, architectural cousin of the Model 3. The design is so clean and purposeful, no fuss. The Google-built infotainment system is honestly one of the best out there, it just works. It’s not as outright luxurious as some others here, but it’s so stylish and focused. Starts around $49,000. It’s competing for the design-conscious, tech-savvy buyer who finds Tesla a bit… common.

Genesis Electrified G80

This is the sleeper pick. It doesn’t scream “I’M ELECTRIC!” It’s just this beautifully tailored, elegant sedan. And it’s so quiet and comfortable inside, it’s like a library on wheels. It feels incredibly well-made. The range is good, around 280 miles or so, and it starts around $70,000. It’s for someone who appreciates quiet luxury and doesn’t need to brag about their car’s 0-60 time.

Audi e-tron GT

It’s kinda like the Taycan’s slightly more… reserved sibling. Same platform, but with Audi’s own vibe. It’s so sharp and handsome, just a beautifully designed car. It feels expensive because it is, starting around $105,000.

Cadillac Celestiq

 We’re talking over $300,000. For that, you get an estimated 300 miles of range, which, honestly, seems almost secondary. It’s about the statement. It has a giant screen spanning the dash, a brilliant glass roof, and every part is customizable. The range is good, but you buy this because money is no object and you want a rolling piece of art.

Rivian R2

Wait, I know it’s not out yet, but… I have to mention it. It’s an SUV, but it’s Rivian’s more affordable model coming soon, probably starting around $45,000. The buzz is insane. If it’s anything like the R1T, it’ll be packed with clever features and have that cool, adventurous vibe. It’s the one that could really eat into the Model Y’s lunch, you know? It’s the “wait for it” option.