While stats like range, MPGe, and charging time are very important when it comes to buying an electric vehicle (EV), so is safety. As ranges get longer and the electric car becomes a vehicle for the family to take on the road, it becomes even more essential to know that your family will be safe.
We’ve compiled a list of all the electric cars that have been given the Top Safety Pick (TSP) or Top Safety Pick+ awards by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), as well as 5 stars by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). We lean more heavily on the IIHS scores, as it conducts more extensive tests, so we’ve also included models that have not yet been tested by NHTSA. We don’t think they should be left off just because they haven’t been tested yet. We’ve also included some of the advanced safety features each vehicle comes with.
Here are the safest electric cars of 2024, in alphabetical order. There are a lot of cars the IIHS hasn’t tested yet, so this list will grow as they continue to test vehicles.
1. 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron/Q4 e-tron Sportback
Starting Price: $56,395 | Expert Rating: 4.5
Combined Fuel Economy: 103 MPGe (e-tron)/100 MPGe (Sportback)
Maximum Range: 265 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick, 5 Stars
The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 e-tron Sportback coupe are essentially the same vehicle with two different body styles. This compact luxury SUV comes standard with safety features like rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control with lane guidance, and blind-spot monitoring.
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2. 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron/Q8 e-tron Sportback
Starting Price: $75,595 | Expert Rating: 3.9
Combined Fuel Economy: 81 MPGe/87 MPGe (e-tron)
Maximum Range: 300 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick, 5 Stars
Available in SUV, Sportback and SQ8 forms, the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron is a midsize luxury SUV with up to 300 miles of range. Like the Q4, the Q8 e-tron is a TSP, and comes standard with adaptive cruise control with lane guidance, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and the pre sense warning system. Also available are a top-view camera system that works while changing lanes, a head-up display, and traffic sign recognition.
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3. 2024 Genesis Electrified G80
Starting Price: $75,625 | Expert Rating: 4.3
Combined Fuel Economy: 97 MPGe
Maximum Range: 282 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+
The 2024 Electrified G80 comes standard with all-wheel drive (AWD). With a DC fast charger, this luxury sedan can charged from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes. The Advanced trim level, the most affordable in the line, comes with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, lane-following assist, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, safe exit assist, and more. A head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, LED headlights, and automatic high beams are also standard. The G80 gets 5 stars from NHTSA, but the Electrified model is not yet rated.
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4. 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70
Starting Price: $67,800 | Expert Rating: 4.4
Combined Fuel Economy: 91 MPGe
Maximum Range: 236 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+
Genesis sells a fully electric version of its GV70 compact luxury SUV. The Electrified GV70 earned a TSP+ award from the IIHS for vehicles built after April 2024. The entry-level Advanced trim comes standard with lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, blind-spot view monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, rear park assist, and safe exit alert, and all-wheel drive comes standard. The GV70 gets 5 stars from NHTSA, but the Electrified model is not yet rated.
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5. 2024 Genesis GV60
Starting Price: $53,350 | Expert Rating: 4.5
Combined Fuel Economy: 112 MPGe
Maximum Range: 294 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+, 5 Stars
The fully electric GV60 is an IIHS TSP+. There is a new entry-level trim for 2024 — Standard RWD — with a range of 294 miles. In addition to 10 airbags, LED headlights, and automatic high beams, the GV60 also comes with lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, safe exit assist, and adaptive cruise control.
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6. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Starting Price: $43,195 | Expert Rating: 4.7
Combined Fuel Economy: 114 MPGe
Maximum Range: 303 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+, 5 Stars
The Hyundai Ioniq 5, our Kelley Blue Book Electric Car Best Buy for 2024, has an EPA-rated maximum range of 303 miles. With retro-inspired styling and a roomy interior, the Ioniq 5 is both charming and highly practical. It’s also loaded with tech, including blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist, safe-exit assist, and adaptive cruise control.
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7. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Starting Price: $38,650 | Expert Rating: 4.6
Combined Fuel Economy: 140 MPGe
Maximum Range: 361 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+
After the Ioniq 5, Hyundai further expanded its EV lineup to include the electric Ioniq 6 sedan. Depending on trim level, the Ioniq 6 can provide up to 361 miles of range or up to 320 hp. Standard safety features include forward collision assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, safe exit assist, and automatic high beams. Some safety features, such as blind-spot collision avoidance assist, a surround-view monitor, and a camera-based blind spot view monitor are optional. The Ioniq 6 has not yet been rated by NHTSA.
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8. 2024 Kia EV9
Starting Price: $56,395 | Expert Rating: 4.7
Combined Fuel Economy: 89 MPGe
Maximum Range: 304 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick
All-new for 2024, the Kia EV9 is a 3-row, all-electric SUV. The most affordable trim, the rear-wheel-drive Light, has a maximum range of 230 miles. Opting for the Light Long Range, starting at $60,695, extends that estimate to 304 miles. The EV9 is an IIHS Top Safety Pick for models built after January 2024. The EV9 comes standard with Kia’s Drive Wise advanced safety tech. This includes blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control that works with the navigation system. This suite also includes front and rear park assist and safe exit assist. The Kia EV9 has not yet been rated by NHTSA.
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9. 2024 Lexus RZ
Starting Price: $55,175 | Expert Rating: 4.1
Combined Fuel Economy: 125 MPGe
Maximum Range: 266 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick, 5 Stars
If you are looking for a fully electric compact luxury SUV, consider the Lexus RZ. The most affordable trim, the front-wheel-drive 300e Premium, is the one to choose for the maximum 266-mile range on a full charge. Advanced safety tech includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, and a surround-view camera. There’s also a feature called Emergency Driving Stop that can bring the RZ to a stop if it senses that the driver is incapacitated.
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10. 2024 Nissan Ariya
Starting Price: $40,980 | Expert Rating: 4.4
Combined Fuel Economy: 103 MPGe
Maximum Range: 304 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick, 5 Stars
Nissan’s first fully electric SUV, the Ariya is a compact SUV with up to 304 miles of range. In the case of this vehicle, the base Engage front-wheel-drive trim level delivers up to 216 miles of range. The maximum range is on the $42,580 front-wheel-drive Venture+. All trim levels come standard with blind-spot warning with steering assist, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and more. Higher trim levels add features like a surround-view camera and rain-sensing wipers.
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11. 2024 Rivian R1S
Starting Price: $78,000 | Expert Rating: 4.4
Combined Fuel Economy: 82 MPGe
Maximum Range: 400 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick
The Rivian R1S is a 3-row SUV that’s designed for adventure. Actually, that’s the name of the most affordable trim level – and the Adventure Dual Max is how you can get a 400-mile range. The Adventure trim level is available with the standard battery and an EPA-rated maximum range of 270 miles. Other battery and motor configurations deliver ranges of up to 400 miles. The R1S comes standard with blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree parking system, and adaptive cruise control. The R1S has not yet been rated by NHTSA.
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12. 2024 Rivian R1T
Starting Price: $71,700 | Expert Rating: 4.5
Combined Fuel Economy: 84 MPGe
Maximum Range: 410 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+
The Rivian R1T offers up to 410 miles of range in an electric truck that is outfitted for off-roading as well as for everyday life. Much like the R1S SUV, the most affordable trim level is the Adventure Dual Standard, which has a 270-mile range. To get the maximum 410-mile range, look for the Dual Max. Other combinations offer different horsepower and range mixes. All R1T trucks come standard with lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic warning, dynamic brake support, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. The R1T has not yet been rated by NHTSA.
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13. 2024 Subaru Solterra
Starting Price: $46,340 | Expert Rating: 4.3
Combined Fuel Economy: 104 MPGe
Maximum Range: 227 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+, 5 Stars
The Solterra is Subaru’s first electric vehicle, and its compact SUV body style is aimed right at the heart of the market. While it shares its platform with the Toyota bZ4X, the Solterra comes standard with all-wheel drive. Standard advanced safety features include lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, and adaptive cruise control. A surround-view camera is available on higher trim levels.
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14. 2024 Tesla Model Y
Starting Price: $44,130 | Expert Rating: 4.1
Combined Fuel Economy: 120 MPGe
Maximum Range: 320 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick+ (RWD), TSP (AWD), 5 Stars
While the Tesla Model Y gets a lot of attention because of its high sales volume and distinctive styling, this SUV also rates well when it comes to safety. The Long Range rear-wheel-drive trim level is the most affordable and, as the name suggests, nets the longest range. In addition to automatic high beams, it also comes with blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Our listed price includes the nonrefundable $250 order fee.
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15. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4
Starting Price: $41,160 | Expert Rating: 4.4
Combined Fuel Economy: 113 MPGe
Maximum Range: 291 miles
Safety Awards: Top Safety Pick, 5 Stars
The Volkswagen ID.4 is a comfortable, quiet, smooth-riding SUV with a maximum range of 291 miles. To get that range, you would need to step up to the rear-wheel-drive ID.4 Pro. The rated maximum range for the base model is 206 miles. Standard advanced tech includes lane-keeping assist with steering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and front and rear park assist. A surround-view camera is standard on the top-of-the-line ID.4 Pro S Plus.
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Safest Electric Cars of 2024
- 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron/Q4 e-tron Sportback
- 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron/Q8 e-tron Sportback
- 2024 Genesis Electrified G80
- 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70
- 2024 Genesis GV60
- 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
- 2024 Kia EV9
- 2024 Lexus RZ
- 2024 Nissan Ariya
- 2024 Rivian R1S
- 2024 Rivian R1T
- 2024 Subaru Solterra
- 2024 Tesla Model Y
- 2024 Volkswagen ID.4
