Best (and worst!) Electric Cars RANKED | Tier List

Rory ranks his favourite and least favourite electric cars on sale today.
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[@AutoTraderTV]

What's your favourite EV?

[@bryantwilson4731]

Ioniq 5 N

[@thesearenotdrones]

@@AutoTraderTV My fav is the new dodge e- charger!

[@rui569]

Model 3 LR RWD. Everything an EV should have (except the stalks).

[@mohnishism]

Check out Mahindra BE 6E

[@Tarwada_]

RR Specter :(

[@Lando-kx6so]

I can't take this list seriously with cybertruck given an S 😅

[@siitan83]

On the contrary , only reason i can

[@Qwertysaurusrex]

S stands for 'stupid'

[@siitan83]

@@Qwertysaurusrex 12:33 stands for brilliant in their book, and in my book

[@philipgrice1026]

Well, duh!

[@ColossusFitness]

Yeah I turned the video off after that

[@rberridge69]

I watched the beginning, listened to you give the Cyber Truck an S, and decided the rest of it would be pointless to watch.

[@iCozzh]

Cry and loathe harder dude. Why does a stainless steel truck that isnt even sold in this country make you shrivel up like a slug on salt😂

[@fugginrambo]

​@@iCozzhnobody even knows what country you're talking about

[@smallgiraffe]

@@iCozzh shrivel up like salt on a cybertruck 👀

[@michaelp.3485]

Yeah, I knew a while ago that this guy was a Tesla shill, but this confirms that his lips are surgically grafted onto President Elmo's rear end. Unsubscribing for sure now.

[@iCozzh]

@@michaelp.3485 Ehh not really, the cybertruck has many flaws but the 4 wheel steering ,steer by wire , best in class suspension (ground clearance) , a solid vault cover & best miles per kwh in a full sized truck are either firsts or standout features for pickup trucks and they deserve to be praised. Likewise the shoddy build quality and sharp edges deserve to be critiqued.

[@theodoron]

Giving the Cybertruck an S is absolutely wrong. I watched the whole video and gave it a thumbs up was because I appreciate the channel and your work - except the Cybertruck craziness.

[@robertmandl9326]

Cybertruck is crazy, but it´s also awesome. Deal with it.

[@FerdinandZebua]

Yeah Cybertruck is carrot-grater crazy and chop-off-your-fingers crazy that's right lol 😆😆

[@m0e87]

I appreciate personnal opinions. But that rating was rubbish in my own opinion. Way too petty and therefore quite pointless. Marking cars down by 2 or 4 bracktes for optional details or the name? What's the point of this list?

[@katherinekelly5380]

Or the colour! He marked the Ford down based on colour FFS

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

I mean it's pretty much just entertainment and parody. Who really cares?

[@purple-porker-productions]

@@JoshuaMcTackett have you not read the comments?

[@Schervin]

Cybertruck S and Lotus C? I'm done with this nonsense

[@lplt]

people who miss the noises from an EV are like the people who missed the horseshits when they upgraded to a car, you'll have to stop living in the past at some point

[@marvin9860]

Maybe that's some people. But i think most people need sound and gears as a point of reverence. It's the same reason we still use words like "horsepower" or "knots" for ships and planes.

[@chrismartin5662]

EV no VTEC no thanks

[@Kylirr]

dumbest comment I've read all year.

[@Twmpa]

Electric cars have been around in a usable form since the 1870s. However, if they haven't managed to become a viable alternative to ICE after 150 years, I would suggest that they are never going to.

[@oojimmyflip]

Well this country was in a much better state in the past compared to now with lefty touchy feely types and Labour idiots running the country so why not live in the past it was a much better life with a lot less taxation.

[@jonasezekiel3829]

The Cybertruck looks like a 1920 Indian garbage bin even Raccoons were caught several times trying to break in them for food, so it is an "F".

[@timothymumba99]

😂😂😂 am lost it 😂😂😂damn

[@ThatChrisGuy]

Agreed, it's (F)ucking awful 😂

[@MotionBerlinR]

Ioniq 5N is pure driving pleasure and an all-rounder in one. I love it.

[@michalklucz6907]

sadly, cant tow :/

[@MotionBerlinR]

@@michalklucz6907 true

[@adrianhjordan1981]

Rory, I'm sorry, but the Ford Explorer deserved more time than the abomination that is the Cybertruck....oh and btw, you gave the Ford Explorer more time than it deserved 🤣🤣 As a Polestar 2 owner, you are spot on about the cup holder situation....you also scored it higher than it should be. Probably because you didn't drive one long enough to experience all the issues with it!!

[@commuterbranchline8132]

It’s amazing that the ‘abomination’ lives in your head totally rent free.

[@Kristjan_N]

I laughed when he said about the explorer "super practical interior" while showing another massive stupid screen with climate controls on it.

[@markgt894]

Of course the Cybertruck is way better than the pathetic European Ford Explorer

[@jamesengland7461]

Well done, Rory! You didn't take yourself or this too seriously, and drove the commenters NUTS! Nothing wrong with a bit of whimsy fun. The comment section should try this some time. Might hurt, though 😂

[@yissibiiyte]

Why is the Cybertruck even on the list of a UK channel?

[@logical_lb3059]

UK viewers are a fraction of their audience

[@livinagoodlife]

@@logical_lb3059that and it’s a globally significant vehicle anyway. Everyone knows of it.

[@FrozenDung]

​@@logical_lb3059do you have access to their analytics? 😂

[@markgt894]

To show what we’re missing due to dumb legislation

[@mothbreeder641]

@@markgt894 Nothing?

[@rafieinhorn]

Give the Rolls-Royce a C and the Cyber Truck a S Something is seriously wrong with you

[@BenzinioB]

Yeap it is called propaganda :) Who pays more wins :)

[@robertmandl9326]

.... there are way more people around nowadays who rather drive a Cybertruck than a Rolls Royce - the glory days of that brand are long gone.

[@markgt894]

Id choose a cybertruck over a Rolls Royce, much more personality

[@RD-om3nj]

AutoTrader: Cybertruck is useless in everyway but can peel carrots - S Model Y does everything perfectly - B

[@tj_enju]

I am happy with the s teir Ioniq n5. but im really jus happy for hyundai getting recognised for all their efforts... those guys are wrking hard

[@Echø_yþ]

Autotrader kicked off 2025 with the most controversial video 😅

[@supersonic79]

R5 should be way higher, and I don’t give a YangWang what anyone says!

[@AbandonedRaven]

Aside from the Ioniq 5, Rivian, and for higher end, the Taycan or Lucid. I can’t think of any other electric cars I would actually want. I will say, the E-Tron GT car looks pretty cool.

[@The_answers_42]

Alpine A290? Renault 5 on steroids - and no baguette holder!

[@AbandonedRaven]

@ That’s true too. But I don’t really care for how it looks. Due to my background, I tend to place looks pretty high when it comes to automobiles. Even willing to sacrifice performance in some cases. But I understand that looks is as subjective as it as it gets and it only really applies to me.

[@alancobbin]

Dear Beijing “My Wangs Broken”😂😂😂

[@TouringCar.]

😅

[@Paulruk]

Ah Rory, you live in Bedfordshire but you’ll still buy the occasional baguette or cucumber from Waitrose for that R5 baguette holder.

[@MintzGarage]

Rory I love you bro but the Cybertruck above the Spectre is wild 😂😂😂…I understand I’m now on F 😭

[@jasonbbb5000]

And the cyber truck makes a good bomb disposal vehicle apparently. Too soon, maybe 🤷‍♂️

[@siitan83]

Not a dent on those side panels, not a scratch.. after a bomb.

[@HonestJohn-y3k]

@@siitan83 Had to look twice. I was impressed. In fairness, it wasn't a proper bomb per se, but still a big explosion.

[@siitan83]

@@HonestJohn-y3k very serious fire, but no big explosion, no real explosives just gastanks and fireworks - well contained inside those strong sidepanels

[@sahilbhoite-nx5ye]

I watched the beginning, listened to you give the Cyber Truck an S, and concluded that the rest of the movie would be pointless to watch.

[@hamdanali2036]

bro just lightly reworded a comment made 20 minutes before yours cos you thought it would get you the same attention and likes 💀

[@parsifal102]

Good humor! Loved it (even though disagree on several counts) and made me think (yes, it hurts) about own opinions and judgements on each model presented. Courageous, well done.

[@standelasanantone2180]

Great info Rory… helped make my decision

[@Echø_yþ]

The only one that deserved its position is the ioniq 5N lol

[@granfersteve3815]

How much did Elon Musk pay you Rory to rate his Duplo Lego bricks design as an S ? 🤣🤣

[@RedemptiveChief]

I'd move the polestar from B to A because you can basically have the Model 3 withut having to apologise for Elon every time you step out of it.

[@This_is_Aaditya]

You should have kept the title as Your* best and Worst Ev Rory

[@urbanstrencan]

Awesome video Rory, my best EVs: Hyundai Ioniq 5N, Polestar 2, Alpine A290 ❤❤❤. Can't wait for more content from you in 2025

[@Daniel-jm5hd]

Agree with the Ioniq 5N and the Inster, but Cybertruck is an F and the Porsche conversion at least a B.

[@sthembisombuyazi3626]

The cybertruck is better than the tycan 😂😂😂😂😂😂 great Stuff mr Reid

[@TouringCar.]

😅😅😅

[@fred3527]

I like the dose of honesty. I'm rehashing old content. 😂

[@Firestorm250]

Great list but where are the BYDs and MGs?

[@hereigoagain5050]

"[BMW IX2] gets a 'F' for the letter before ugly." Love Rory's rants and raves. There must be some sort of cosmic symmetry with the Lotus Emeya since Tesla started by stuffing batteries into the Lotus Elise chassis and calling it the Roadster. (Apologies! Elon doesn't like to be reminded that he didn't start Tesla, didn't invent EVs, and didn't design the Roadster.)

[@patricksandeberg8184]

Great video mate! Love your take on the ev’s! And shockingly I agree with u on 95%! It’s just that damn cybertruck that gets me! 🤦🏽‍♂️. It could have been sooo great! But Elon focking it up with the price being so much higher than he said it would be. The big quality issues and the latest battery explosions 😅. It should be a S tier car. But it’s an F for me🤙🏾

[@madmcadder4536]

The Capri... gormless and vacant! 😂😂😂 Superb comment, cheered me up for the day.😊

[@helemo1]

Why do you get so butthurt over a subjective tier list? At the beginning he says making a tier list is "what the cool kids do" and clearly he is poking fun at how stupid and subjective this can get. So he starts with putting cybertruck at S tier. Pretty much everyone knows cybertruck is not an S tier car, but this is the thing about these stupid tier lists. He is joking and having some fun guys, no need to lose your shit.

[@CanisoGaming]

Cybertruck S rank makes this video S++ rank 👌😂😂😂

[@bigmalcvids]

My favourite is the BMW i5……Yes I’m old (65) but I can still drive a bit,& could really push on in this beemer! Lovely.

[@antoniopinho_APIFRO]

I absolutely agreed with your critics about ioniq 5N. It is really fun car - after 5.000kms I had to change the tyres ;)

[@Lemxns]

Seeing how offended people get by Rory’s opinions is hilarious. Great humour, loved this 👏🏻

[@philipc239]

Totally agree and love your list Rory 😃👍👍 especially that S list love it ❤

[@jonbee3596]

Weird that the name Grandland would trigger Rory but he let the yangwang slide.

[@AutoTraderTV]

It jumps

[@jonbee3596]

@ fair enough.

[@timothymumba99]

​@@AutoTraderTV😂😂😂 jesus😂😂😂

[@timothymumba99]

What a perfect way to interact with your subscribers 😂😂

[@mccormickja]

Rory was on fire in this video. Top Gear should make a return with Rory and Matt Watson… and a third guy.

[@littlepurpleball6799]

Ouch Rory, you have been brave on that one, CyberTruck, the Chinese and the Ionic 5N in the S category 🤔 - may I remind you the 5N simulates gear change🤭... for an EV. Anyway I am forgiving you and stay subscribed but please please do do it again 😉

[@spugatti]

Lucid air Sapphire is just the Best, it's an engineering art, over engineering Car. love it

[@FerdinandZebua]

I'd bet that if the Jaguar Type-00 ever comes out to retail production Rory would immediately give it an S-tier rank lol 😆

[@StefanbBorisov]

The moment you put the Cybertruck in S, I knew this video would be a joke, no offence

[@richardstamper5630]

Pointless review, Pointless comments, Pointless judging = Pointless.

[@JWL-UK]

You forgot pointless cars.

[@drunkenhobo8020]

You should write for Primus.

[@xelaander8429]

Pointless comment

[@jonfrench7133]

😂 bad day for mr stamper

[@reluctanttraveller275]

Thoroughly agree. However you missed out dull and stupid. But yes mainly pointless.

[@brysonrogers5548]

Where the hell is the BMW IX? We just got our first 2025 BMW IX we love it so much!!! Definitely should have been on S tier beating the Tesla cyber truck dumpster! All Tesla’s are so trash 😂

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Why?

[@TouringCar.]

Sure look, none of these make sense.

[@rudyregehr6231]

the list started perfectly. ranking the cybertruck as S tier gave me all the information i needed in order to know why this list was going to be such a joke.

[@midhunkjairaj4124]

Video partner :- " Elon Musk " This video Sponsored by :- "Tesla"😅

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Why?

[@ITNoetic]

Describing why the cyber truck should get an F but giving it an S anyway is exactly the sort of energy one should bring to a tier list like this.

[@dawasf394]

How about a Byd seal? Where would it be ranked?

[@JWL-UK]

Two categories: C for comrade and S for Spy.

[@samirshah5411]

I picked up my non-foundation cyber beast six weeks ago and added on FSD. It is the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I live near Miami Florida. It has been awesome for beach trips, kids, activities, road trips to Disney, etc. I put on over 5000 miles in just six weeks of ownership.

[@jbaron6150]

Love the vid. 👍 But the Capri is F tier for the misuse of the name alone! That before factoring in the questionable looks.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Putting the Cybertruck S tier is insane. Like thats actually mind boggling.

[@AbsolutMassager]

As someone that lives in a large Tesla hub area the only teslas I would consider would be the redone model 3 performance or a model S with a factory or extended warranty. Thing is as far as looks and not being associated with Elon cultists I would rather have a Taycan Turbo or Turbo S in the garage and maybe a Audi Etron GT RS if I was truly on a budget. The fact you can get a used Taycan with a factory warranty for 75% less than their chip shortage pricing is amazing as a Swedish person as we LOVE bargains….though I will be cross shopping the Taycan Turbo with the Model S plaid once we move into our new house and I get a wall charger installed.

[@barryduff3047]

I’d take the Polstar 2 over the Tesla. It’s better quality, drives better. It’s not as quick but it’s quick enough.

[@phuketexplorer]

The list just shows what a ludicrous state that the UK EV market is in. The Chinese have models that would wipe the floor with almost all reviewed, but of course, you're discouraged from buying them through sky high import duty and taxes.

[@Paulruk]

Yeah why buy a Rolex when you can have a Celadon for a fraction of the price. It will impress and last just as long 😂

[@jacobbest5752]

The cyber truck was ranked way tooooooo high should have been an f in my opinion😂

[@Adam-pt3cb]

Putting the taycan as A tier because it depreciates, while putting the cybertruck as S tier despite the fact it wouldn’t be allowed to be sold in many countries because it’s unsafe for the roads. Feels like a whole world of misplaced priorities.

[@garrbunn]

cybertruck in S..?..always trusted to ur review Mr Rory..now need to rethink..

[@briancollier5145]

Love your reviews. I must admit you have found a use for the one vehicle on this list that could be tossed in the nearest active volcano: the Tesla pickup (along with their delusional leader). I would far rather have the Renault 5, baguette bag and all (sadly not likely to see this in North America). Looking forward to see what you find in the year ahead,

[@SilverSurfer-v5n]

I would go for the xiaomi SU7 very practical and a lot of thoughtful features.

[@turbogeek.421]

If the Cybertruck was made by anyone other than Tesla, you’d been dunking all over it.

[@omniconcepts_7275]

For me nothing replaces the authentic sound of an engine, hence when it comes to evs my current best pick is the Model 3 performance.

[@jonfrench7133]

Watch this as an entertaining expression of one man’s opinion, it’s not right or wrong but it is good quality Rory. If you are not able to cope with people with opinions better not watch !

[@maxgamboltv9940]

Man you are my KZbin mentor I finally got 1K subs😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@David_Cabrita]

Completely subjective but still a nice lust! Cybertruck is overkill for me, and Explorer... well, I do like the color ahah Happy new year, Rory!

[@keithmcdougall4893]

You forgot about the brilliant Renault Scenic E-Tech

[@TouringCar.]

Love this and the Megane, brilliant cars.

[@upsilon1]

He started with the worst vehicle to the best vehicle.

[@Aventador123]

There's literally no list I could care less for than this one

[@livinagoodlife]

you care enough to comment

[@Kristjan_N]

Regarding future videos and editing: I would really recommend to not put the massive boxes with car names in the middle of the screen when they're covering the cars. Put them in the bottom 5th of the screen (like subtitles). Would be much better imho.

[@Anusiri-r9s]

The Toyota bZ4X is a reliable choice, offering a perfect balance of efficiency, safety, and value. With its sleek design and environmentally friendly features, it ranks among the best in the EV market.

[@khaledalhouli8816]

Solid A is a must for model 3

[@jamesjwanczuk]

Agree with everything apart from the RR Spectre. That’s in a class of its own. An S+ if you like. The door issue is a minor characteristic that I’m ok with. That issue can be ironed out. A car brand that was built for an EV power train long before it was ever available. Looks amazing from every angle. Given a lottery win and THAT is the only EV I would ever purchase and would gladly daily it.

[@dooshan91]

I saw Cybertruck getting an S and i left.

[@andymelendez9757]

Guys guys, eventually the’Aliens’ are going to want their precious metals back.

[@NO3V]

The objectively most efficient EV pickup truck with the largest bed, best maneuverability, best soundsystem, least amount of scratchable paint, most driving comfort, best software, etc. ... "doesn't make any sense as a pickup truck".. I stopped right there and will skip to the final list... edit: ok.. I had to scrub back and see how the Model 3 Performance got a B.. "Too good for an A." Ok, got it. 😆

[@colinbrazier8511]

Good fun. Happy New Year.

[@kings_chronicle592]

Best has to have that ioniq 5

[@TouringCar.]

Understandably a personal list but how could you possibly not give the Renault 5 a high rank? The baguette holder being an option isn’t even worth mentioning?! It’s utterly incredible and far superior (to my disdain) than its cousin the A290 which looks the business.

[@autowiewiorka771]

Kia EV3 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@mransari2553]

More controversial than CARWOW videos

[@markjwatson1]

Seriously! Your only complaint with the RR is the self closing doors so you degrade it … Behave It’s simply the best Trust me

[@jacobbest5752]

The Hyundai ioniq 5n is definitely the best electric car you can buy although the Tesla model 3 is pretty good as well.

[@Ollie2846]

My least favorite is the Cyber truck.

[@andriskviesis6793]

Cool stuff ❣️

[@kaiczuplak9133]

Teslas is paying someone a LOT of money in autotrader

[@djmazz007]

What about the Xiaomi SU7 Max? Where would you rank it? I know it's not available in the UK but the Cybertruck isn't available as well and you've ranked others that you haven't driven yet.

[@Chuck2Up]

Your list your rules, but this throws out all the credibility of previous reviews, if the reasoning behind most of the grading is "it's my rules" 🤦‍♂

This list is really strange. I got the sarcasm and the attempt at humor when you were ranking some of the cars, but still, some choices are just off. I can't agree with most of these rankings.

[@timaustin2000]

Oooh, I nearly slapped you upside the head with that Ioniq 5N tease 😅 of course it's an S Tier!

[@SinaPark-b8f]

You are absolutely right ✅️

[@denisljutic9182]

Mr. Rory, We are informing you that you summoned to a trial for a blasphemy against Gt e-tron an Renault 5 and there placement in the list( and this court judges your argument against them as invalid)😂 . For the rest of the cars on this list, this court is still gathering information and will decide on further steps or assign them to other institutions . This court judges that both cars mentioned above are ranked to low and they must be placed in S tier as soon as possible. If Mr. Rory will not change S tier list, this court will order a follow penalty : - Using Renault 5 with baguette holder as a daily car for a period of 1 month This case is closed and judged by the Automotive Keyboard Warrior Court. Have a nice day 😂

[@ayxanov81]

Why comments full of bots

[@NorwayChallenge]

Cybertruck as an S tier invalidates the whole list

[@oojimmyflip]

Should have been Category S right off straight of the production line.

[@daudder]

You're job should be taken away for your inexplicable "S" rating for the Cybertruck.

[@ChrisM-sc5ix]

Disappointed by this list. How can you put a Cyber truck at the top of the list with all of its problems?