Thinking about going electric but can’t quit your SUV? The good news is you don’t have to. While sedans are generally more efficient than SUVs, a factor that directly impacts electric vehicle range, automakers recognize that today’s drivers prefer the SUV body style. As a result, many electric crossovers have been released over the past few years that more closely resemble your neighbours compact SUV than some of the industry’s earliest offerings.
Take a look through this guide ranking what we rate as the best electric SUVs available in Canada in 2024. Note this list covers only SUVs. If you’d like to cross-shop these against electric cars such as the Porsche Taycan, check out our list of the Best Electric Cars in Canada.
One thing to note: we can’t provide our own recommendation on Tesla’s two SUVs, the Tesla Model X and Tesla Model Y, because we haven’t had an opportunity to test them in Canadian driving conditions. Owners of the Model X and Model Y in Canada generally report being satisfied with the features and drive dynamics of their vehicles and with the Supercharger network, but are sometimes dissatisfied with vehicle build quality as well as maintenance and insurance costs.
Best Electric SUVs in Canada in 2024
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 2024 BMW iX
- 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-e
- Genesis Electrified GV70
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV9
- Kia Niro EV
- Honourable Mentions
Audi Q4 e-tron
Audi is offering a sensible electric SUV option in the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron. It’s similar in size to conventional compact SUVs while offering a pair of powertrain options. The base Q4 e-tron 45 has 280 horsepower from a single motor at the rear axle for rear-wheel drive (RWD), and an estimated range of 463 kilometres. The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron 45 starts in Canada at a price of $63,400. Upgrade to the Audi Q4 e-tron 55 to receive a pair of motors for quattro all-wheel drive (AWD), 335 hp, and a range of 415 km. The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron 55 starts in Canada at $68,400.
Both versions of the Q4 e-tron share a platform with the Volkswagen ID.4 and qualify for the $5,000 federal EV purchase incentive as well as provincial and territorial rebates where they exist. What doesn’t quality for these rebates is the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, which applies a fashionable sloped rear roof line to the Q4 e-tron 55. This version starts in Canada at $77,350, which is too expensive to qualify for incentives. If you’re looking for a larger electric SUV from Audi, consider the Audi Q8 e-tron, which starts from $96,250.
2024 BMW iX
BMW has multiple electric cars to choose from, but if you’re set on an Bavarian SUV, it’s going to be the 2024 BMW iX. This isn’t a hardship, though: in our opinion, the iX is currently one of the best electric SUVs you can buy. In Canada, there are three powertrain setups, all of which include standard AWD. The base BMW iX xDrive40 has 322 hp and a range of 351 km with 20-inch wheels, 346 km with 21-inch wheels, and 356 km with 22-inch wheels. (The range increase with the largest wheels is because they’re packaged with performance-enhancing features.) This version of the iX can charge at speeds up to 150 kW, which takes it from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes, and has a starting price in Canada of $85,255.
The mid-grade BMW iX xDrive50 ups those figures to 516 hp, 500/494/491 km of range depending on wheel size, and a fast charger time of 35 minutes at 195 kW. The 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 has a Canadian starting price of $101,506. Finally, there’s the performance-oriented BMW iX M60, which produces 610 hp, has a range of 476 km regardless of wheel size, and also charges from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes at a 195 kW charging station. Canadian pricing for the 2024 BMW iX M60 starts at $138,706.
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-e
Upon its initial release, the Ford Mustang Mach-e was controversial in Canada for more than its pony car co-opting name. It was priced higher than its competition and most versions didn’t qualify for EV purchase rebates, so it didn’t present itself as a great value. Today, thanks to a lower starting price and adjusted rules for rebate qualification, most versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-e qualify for federal and provincial/territorial incentive programs.
That fact, plus a diverse line-up of options that as of 2024 includes four trims, two drivetrain options, standard and extended-range batteries, plus peak ranges of 515 km with RWD and 483 km with AWD make the Mach-e a standout. Its clean interior design, intuitive tech, and enjoyable driving experience sweeten the deal. Pricing in Canada for the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-e starts at $54,995 for the Select RWD Standard Range and caps at $74,995 for the Extended Range Rally Edition.
Genesis Electrified GV70
If one of the factors that’s held you back from EV adoption is the way automakers tend to make them look like spaceships, then the Genesis Electrified GV70 may be right up your alley. Because it’s very closely related to the gas-powered GV70 compact SUV, you need to examine the Electrified GV70 in more detail than average to spot the differences. Offered in a single trim level in Canada, the Electrified GV70 Prestige AWD has 429 hp, 516 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated range of 380 kilometres. It’s very well equipped with heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a long list of safety and driver assistance technologies.
With a Canadian starting price of $84,500, the GV70 doesn’t qualify for rebates, but it does come with at-home concierge service, five years of scheduled maintenance and map updates, and more. The Genesis Electrified GV70 was selected by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) as the 2024 Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year. If edgy is more your speed and you don’t mind a smaller vehicle, check out the Genesis GV60 as an alternative.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
When it first landed on the scene for the 2022 model year, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 was one of the first EVs to truly make waves with curious consumers who were still sitting on the sidelines. That’s because its retro-inspired looks and SUV proportions were unlike any EV that had been released up to that point. Today, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is offered in Canada in its Preferred Long Range setup, either with RWD or AWD. In RWD format, a single motor powers the rear axle with 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and the 77.4 kWh battery pack provides 488 km of estimated range. The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range RWD has a Canadian starting price of $57,677. With AWD, a dual-motor setup provides 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque, while the battery delivers an estimated 414 km of range. The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range AWD has a starting price in Canada of $59,677.
Both versions of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 qualify for the full slate of available federal and provincial/territorial EV rebates, including AWD models with the Ultimate package that adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, an interior household outlet powered by the vehicle’s battery, and many more features. A true performance model, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, is also on the way. If you prefer a subcompact offering, hold out for the next-generation Hyundai Kona Electric, which lands in Canada in late spring to summer 2024.
Kia EV6
Like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Genesis GV60 to which it’s related, the Kia EV6 has been responsible for converting many drivers to electric. Its stylish looks and innovative interior complement the excellent drivetrain it shares with those vehicles, which provides five different levels of regenerative braking to help drivers find their preferred settings. For 2024, the Kia EV6 is offered in three configurations in Canada. The EV6 Wind is RWD and offers 225 hp, 258 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated range of 499 km. The 2024 Kia EV6 Wind starts in Canada at a new car price of $59,183. Move up to the Land trim and you’ll receive AWD plus access to two GT-Line feature packages. This version provides 320 hp, 446 lb-ft of torque, and 454 km of range in base or GT-Line 1 guise and 406 km with the GT-Line 2 package. The 2024 Kia EV6 Land trim starts in Canada at $61,683.
Both the Wind and the Land versions of the Kia EV6, including with packages, qualify for federal and provincial/territorial EV purchase incentives. The top trim is the EV6 GT. This is too expensive to qualify for rebates at a starting price of $79,683, but it’s also a true niche performance vehicle with power specs of 576 hp and 545 lb-ft of torque plus a range estimate of 332 km.
Kia EV9
Until recently, three-row SUVs have been a rarity in the EV world, mainly because it’s challenging to balance range needs with the weight and aerodynamics of larger vehicles. Kia thinks it’s found the right formula in the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric SUV, a vehicle that bucks EV convention with upright proportions and a spacious interior for up to seven passengers. At launch, three versions are available in Canada. The 2024 Kia EV6 Light comes in RWD and has power specs of 215 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque along with an estimated range of 370 km from the 76.1 kWh battery pack. Opt for the Wind RWD version and horsepower drops slightly to 201 hp but torque remains the same, and your range comes in at 489 km from its 99.8-kWh battery. The 2024 Kia EV9 Wind starts in Canada at $66,183. The top trim is the 2024 Kia EV9 Land, which includes AWD and comes in a base model with two available packages, Premium and GT-Line.
Each of these models includes the larger battery pack and a pair of electric motors producing 379 hp, 516 lb-ft of torque, and an estimated driving range of 451 km (or 435 km with the GT-Line package). The 2024 Kia EV9 Land AWD has a Canadian starting price of $68,183. All versions of the 2024 Kia EV9 qualify for the full $5,000 federal EV purchase rebate as well as provincial and territorial rebates where they exist. Regardless of trim, you’ll find 573 litres of cargo space behind the third row, 1,233 litres behind the second row, and 2,314 litres behind the first row.
Kia Niro EV
There’s a place for smaller EVs in the automotive market, and the Kia Niro EV holds a strong position among them. It’s relatively affordable with a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $48,583 before federal and provincial/territorial EV purchase rebates, and it’s also very efficient.
Powered by a 64.8-kWh battery and a 150-kW electric motor good for 201 hp and 188 lb-ft of torque, the Niro EV can recover its charge from 10 to 80 percent in less than 45 minutes at a Level 3 fast charger with a maximum charging capability of 85 kW. Its estimated range of 407 km is more than enough for the daily urban commuting this vehicle is most likely to be appreciated for.
Note: Prices below include destination charges and all declared dealer fees but exclude taxes. While accurate at the time of publication, pricing is subject to change and should be verified independently.
Honourable Mentions
The Volvo XC40 Recharge and the related C40 Recharge hatchback are well-liked options among the urban driving set, though we find interior functionality is lacking and the powertrain tech doesn’t offer much feedback or flexibility. Mercedes-Benz has a pair of electric SUV offerings, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and EQE SUV, but 2024 data on these vehicles was not available at the time of publication.
The Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra are all relative newcomers, but we hesitate to recommend them due to early recalls and reports of poor real-world range efficiency. Similarly, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a subcompact EV SUV that had a rocky start, but with the kinks ironed out it appears to be a viable option. The Cadillac Lyriq launched with some significant build quality issues, but it will definitely be worth considering once those are worked out in a year or so. The upcoming Chevrolet Blazer midsize EV SUV looks promising but has not yet been test driven in Canada as of this writing.
In the meantime, you can take the Honda Prologue for a test drive, which is heavily based on the Blazer EV. The Jaguar I-Pace remains an option, though its value for money is questionable. The Rivian R1S offers body-on-frame style large SUV practicality and is just beginning to arrive to Canada. And the Nissan Ariya is one of the more attractive vehicles produced by that brand in recent years, but its higher-than-average price point and confusing grade walk make it difficult to recommend.