10 Overlooked EVs That Should Not Be Ignored

The electric automotive industry is constantly evolving, and it’s sometimes hard to grasp the trends and expectations for various models and car brands. Whether it’s the prices or dependability, it seems that most car brands dealing with electric vehicles (EVs) keep the consumers on their toes with news coming around every corner. Some “top dogs” within this field stand at the forefront of EV technology and ingenuity. These car brands have created models that most people know with characteristics surrounding innovative technology, impressive driving ranges, and eye-appealing aesthetics. Some of these brands include Tesla, Hyundai, BMW, and more, but with these brands constantly competing with each other, it leaves some hidden models in the shadows that deserve some more attention.

Determining what makes a vehicle underrated or deserving of some extra limelight comes down to various areas, and it’s worth noting that there are many models out on the market right now that are shadowed by some mainstream models. There is no right or wrong answer; it’s possible that you don’t see some of these upcoming EVs deserving of some extra attention. Here are some of them.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including EPA. These models are listed based on their starting price, highest to lowest.

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2025 Mercedes EQE 350+ Sedan

Starting Price: $74,900

The 2025 Mercedes EQE is a solid electric vehicle that many might already know. It lands on the list because it is overshadowed by its other sibling, the Mercedes EQS, one of the more popular models in the German Car Brand catalog. Both models come in sedans or SUVs, but it’s the Mercedes EQE Sedan that starts the list off.

Performance Specifications

The Mercedes EQE Sedan comes in four trims, and today you’ll learn about the base trim, the EQE 350+ Sedan. Mercedes gives the base EQE Sedan an MSRP of $74,900. The EQE Sedan demonstrates Mercedes’s innovative technology and futuristic designs. The base trim houses a single electric motor that produces 288 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. With the help of a 96.0-kWh battery, the EQE 350+ Sedan offers a total range of 308 miles. The EQE is an excellent EV that fulfills your needs with luxurious features and sleek designs.

9

2025 Lucid Air Pure

Starting Price: $69,900

The Lucid Air is one of the more well-known vehicles on the list, and some may wonder, “How is the Lucid Air underrated or deserving of more attention?”. It’s true that the Lucid Air is a well-built electric vehicle, but there’s one fact that holds this EV back. Lucid Motors is still pretty new to the automotive world and focuses on quality over quantity. Due to its low production on various of its models, it hinders the availability for the public. Of all its models in 2023, roughly 8,000 were produced, making it pretty rare or unique compared to some of the more massively produced mainstream EVs.

Performance Specifications

The Lucid Air Pure is the base model, starting at $69,900, and offers luxury and performance right out of the gate. While it’s not the Lucid Saphirre, which offers 1,234 horsepower and a 0-60 mph sprint in 1.89 seconds, the base model isn’t one to scoff about either. The Lucid Air Pure houses a single electric motor, producing 430 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. The 88.0-kWh battery allows this EV sedan to go a non-stop distance of 420 miles. Arguably, this EV doesn’t need any more attention, but the rarity of Lucid’s models makes it unobtainable for most.

8

2024 VinFast 9 Eco

Starting Price: $69,800

The 2024 VinFast 9 is an EV that most people would agree would fly under most people’s radars. This electric SUV is the flagship car for the Vietnamese car brand. If you’re new to the automotive world or an avid enthusiast building your knowledge on vehicles, it’s worth knowing that overseas, especially in Asia, there are countless EV brands that most people haven’t heard of before. VinFast is one of these brands making their way to the States to showcase some diverse and unique features.

Performance Specifications

The Vinfast 9 comes in two trims, Eco and Plus. The Eco trim shares similar performance numbers to the Lucid Air Pure, but unlike the single electric motor, the VinFast 9 houses dual electric motors. This three-row electric SUV produces 402 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque. That will definitely allow you to get the kids to soccer practice, pick up some groceries, stop for a snack, and return in time before they’re even done playing. The massive 123.0-kWh battery allows the VinFast 9 a full range of 330 miles.​​​​​​​

7

2024 Acura ZDX RWD

Starting Price: $64,500

The 2024 Acura ZDX is another case where it’s easy to explain why it would be underrated or deserving of more attention. This doesn’t just pinpoint the ZDX but the brand overall. It’s known that Acura is a solid car brand, offering a unique look of luxury and simplicity. These are all great characteristics, but over the last 20 years, it’s been apparent that Acura doesn’t get enough appreciation for its build quality. Much like the ZDX, most of Acura’s models differ from most luxury car brands, where it boldly states that you’re driving a big stack of money on wheels.

Performance Specifications

The 2024 Acura ZDX RWD comes with an MSRP of $64,500. The rear-wheel drive trim utilizes a single electric motor, producing 358 horsepower and 324 pound-feet of torque. This is another area that showcases Acura finding that perfect middle ground where it’s not too much power, but it also isn’t too little power. The large 102.0-kWh battery helps the Acura ZDX to provide a full range of 313 miles.​​​​​​​

6

2025 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron

Starting Price: $58,200

The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is another solid electric SUV that seems to miss its opportunity to steal some limelight. This might be due to Audi heavily developing various models, with some receiving better reviews than others. Overall, when a brand develops five or ten items that offer basically the same thing, a good majority of those items will fall below the ladder over the more popular ones. So, if there was someone to blame, you can point your finger at the Audi Q8 e-tron or the upcoming Q6 e-tron. All jokes aside, the Q4 e-tron demonstrates how Audi thrives in the electric automotive world.

Performance Specifications

German car brands like Audi are known for their lineage and history centered around performance, and the 2025 Q4 e-tron attests to that. For the base model with an MSRP of $58,200, the Q4 Sportback e-tron utilizes dual electric motors, producing 335 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to the 77.0-kWh battery, you can expect a total range of 258 miles. The Q4 Sportback e-tron is the entryway EV into Audi and is possibly getting outshined by its more expensive siblings.​​​​​​​

5

2025 Mercedes EQB 250+

Starting Price: $53,050

The 2025 EQB is the second Mercedes to appear, and, unlike its sibling Sedan, this EV is an SUV. The Mercedes EQB SUV is in the same situation as the EQE, being overshadowed by the EQS. Another reason this EV is being left in the past is that the German brand is in talks of giving up on a wide range of its “EQ” models to make way for a new S-Class EV.

Performance Specifications

The 2025 Mercedes EQB 250+ is the base model, starting at $53,050. Mercedes equipped it with a single electric motor, producing 188 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque. Many Mercedes EVs offer higher-end performance, but the base model on the EQB misses out on any shed of added performance. The EQB 250+ houses a 70.5-kWh battery, allowing for an estimated non-stop trim of 250 miles.​​​​​​​

4

2025 Genesis GV60

Starting Price: $52,350

The 2025 Genesis GV60 is one EV that you could easily argue that it’s worth purchasing. It’s one of those cases where you know something has potential and deserves all the attention, but for some reason, the world just disagrees and puts it in a dark corner. The GV60, of course, is doing well, but not as well as it should. While there isn’t one definite reason for this, it could be speculated that many people go to other luxury car brands over this luxury Korean EV.​​​​​​​

Performance Specifications

The 2025 Genesis GV60 is offered in three configurations. The base standard 2WD trim has an MSRP of $52,350. It houses a single electric motor, producing 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The GV60 isn’t centered around performance, but the luxury tidbits make up for it. The 77.4-kWh battery produces a full range of 294 miles on the Genesis GV60.

3

2024 Honda Prologue EX

Starting Price: $47,400

The Honda Prologue is another model that receives a good amount of attention but still gets outshines by some of the more mainstream EVs. The Prologue is Honda’s only available EV in the States, minus the CR-V FCEV, which is a fuel-cell EV. While the Prologue isn’t a notorious EV in the automotive world, it is still a successful one, outselling the Odyssey and Passport.

Performance Specifications

The 2024 Honda Prologue EX is the base trim, which comes with an MSRP of $47,400. It utilizes a single electric motor, producing 212 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The 85.0-kWh battery delivers enough juice to push the Prologue to a full-range of 296 miles. The Honda Prologue is perfect for people looking for an EV with features centered around families and dependability.​​​​​​​

2

2025 Lexus RZ 300e

Starting Price: $43,975

The list is ordered from most expensive to least expensive, and there isn’t really a first-place winner or last-place loser. The Lexus RZ is the most affordable EV out of the ten, but that doesn’t mean it is the best model, or maybe it does! While that’s for you to decide, Lexus is known for being one of the most reliable car brands (new and used), and that just seems like the cherry on top. Like most automotive car brands, Lexus has switched gears into electrifying half of their lineup, and the RZ is their flagship EV.​​​​​​​

Performance Specifications

The 2025 Lexus RZ is offered in six trims, but the base 300e is the one up for examination. With a starting price of $43,975, the RZ houses a single electric motor, producing 201 horsepower and 196 pound-feet of torque. The 72.8-kWh battery gives the Lexus RZ an estimated range of 266 miles. Like most of the models on the list, the RZ is one of many, demonstrating that many luxury EVs deserve some extra attention.

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2024 Subaru Solterra

Starting Price: $38,495

The Subaru Solterra is another case where it’s pretty apparent why this electric SUV flew under a lot of people’s radars. You’ve probably realized that over the last five or so years, car brands have started to offer at least one EV. This is because many of these brands are switching to electrified vehicles. Subaru started out a little late with the Solterra, which was released back in 2023. It seems this Japanese car brand is testing the waters.​​​​​​​

Performance Specifications

You may recognize the Solterra EV a bit, and that’s because Toyota helped develop the Soterra, and it shares many similarities and components with the Toyota bZ4X. For the Solterra, the base trim started at $44,995 for the 2024 model, but Subaru followed Toyota’s footsteps and slashed the prices by $6,500 for the 2025 MY. The performance stays modest with its 215 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque. The 72.8-kWh battery allows this electric SUV to offer a range of 227 miles.