U.S. News & World Report lists its best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024

Cars from Hyundai and Volvo took five of the top 10 spots in US News & World Report's ranking of the best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024, while Tesla is singled out.

The publication's testers evaluated nearly 100 electric and hybrid vehicles, scoring them on price, range, performance and other factors. The best electric vehicles offer a combination of power, speed and fast-charging capabilities, said John Vincent, senior editor for vehicle testing.

“Today there is an electric vehicle for almost every market segment,” he told CBS MoneyWatch. “Electric cars are our future. They're coming faster than some people think, and they really solve a lot of problems.”

For now, however, many motorists remain unconvinced, with concerns about range, charging speeds and reliability. While a record 1.2 million electric vehicles were sold in the U.S. last year, according to Cox Automotive data, that meant just under 8% of the car market. Electric vehicles have more problems and are generally less reliable than gas cars, according to a 2023 study by Consumer Reports.

Here are US News' top 10 electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024.

Best luxury electric car: Lucid Air

This luxury sedan, which starts at $69,076, has the longest driving range of any electric vehicle, according to a US News review.

The Lucid Air “is a very nice car,” Vincent said. “It's incredibly fast, it's incredibly efficient, and it can drive 500 miles on a single charge. It's a better Tesla Model S than Tesla Model S.”

Best luxury electric SUV: Volvo XC40 Recharge

According to US News, the XC40 Recharge scores well in safety, in part because it has features like lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition. The vehicle starts at $52,450 and can travel 293 miles on a single charge.

Best electric SUV: Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 also scores well in safety, with features like forward automatic emergency braking and rear cross-traffic alert. The vehicle starts at $41,800 and has a one-time drive range of 220 miles.

Best Electric Car: Hyundai Ioniq 6

This spacious sedan seats five and offers a smooth ride, according to a US News review. Its standard base model starts at $37,500, while a higher-end model, the Limited, starts at $53,650.

Best Electric Truck: Ford F-150 Lightning

The electric version of Ford's most popular pickup truck has one of the roomiest cabins in its class, according to US News. The base model can tow 5,000 pounds and the upgraded version can tow 7,700.

“You can go from the gas F-150 to the F-150 Lightning and not notice much of a difference in performance,” said Vincent of US News.

Best luxury plug-in hybrid: Volvo S60 Recharge

The Volvo S60 offers some of the fastest battery charging times on the market, according to US News. The vehicle can be fully charged in about nine hours with a 120-volt outlet and in about four hours with a 240-volt outlet. The S60 comes in five different models, with prices ranging from $51,950 to $58,550.

Best plug-in hybrid: Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid

The Sportage Plug-In gives drivers a smooth ride over rough pavement, and the engine zips along, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in about 7 seconds, according to US News. The vehicle comes in two models: the X-Line, starting at $39,490, or the X-Line Prestige, starting at $43,990.

Best Hybrid Car: Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Camry Hybrid has a “plenty of advanced driver assistance features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control,” according to US News. It comes in five models, with prices ranging from $28,855 to $34,295.

Best Hybrid SUV: Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

The Tucson has one of the roomiest interiors of any hybrid SUV, according to US News. The vehicle can tow up to 2,000 pounds and comes in four models, with prices ranging from $32,575 to $39,715.

Best Luxury Hybrid: Lexus NX Hybrid

Drivers will notice this luxury vehicle's leather upholstery, large touchscreen and head-up display, according to US News. The Lexus NX comes in five models, ranging in price from $43,465 to $60,005.