From Jalopnik · Charles Krome · · 3m
7 Popular EVs Ranked By Range
EVs with best range dominate U.S. sales despite market slump.
In brief
EVs with best range dominate U.S. sales despite market slump. The Rivian R1S leads with 410 miles range, followed by Tesla Model 3 at 363 miles, while most popular EVs sold fewer than 20,000 units in first half of 2026. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
EV Sales Drop in First Half of 2026
EV sales increased quarter-over-quarter for the first time since 2025 but deliveries fell 26.8% with market share dropping from 9.5% to 7.1%.
Tesla Model Y Tops EV Sales
The Tesla Model Y was the top-selling EV in H1 2026 with 163,454 sales, but it ranked seventh among all vehicles sold in the U.S.
Seven Popular EVs Ranked By Range
The Rivian R1S, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Cadillac Lyriq, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Equinox, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 were ranked by travel distance on a single charge.
Rivian R1S: 410 Miles Range
The Rivian R1S offers up to 410 miles on a single charge with a 140-kWh battery pack, though Dual Max models are no longer available on the website.
Tesla Model 3: 363 Miles Range
The Tesla Model 3 achieves up to 363 miles on a single charge with a Premium trim and 91 MPGe city/77 MPGe highway/84 MPGe combined efficiency ratings.
Tesla Model Y: 357 Miles Range
The Tesla Model Y has 357 miles range with 144 MPGe city/123 MPGe highway/134 MPGe combined efficiency ratings and 163,454 sales in H1 2026.
Cadillac Lyriq: 326 Miles Range
The Cadillac Lyriq offers up to 326 miles range with 100 MPGe city/83 MPGe highway/92 MPGe combined efficiency ratings and 7,758 sales in H1 2026.
Ford Mustang Mach-E: 320 Miles Range
The Ford Mustang Mach-E achieves 320 miles range with 115 MPGe city/104 MPGe highway/110 MPGe combined efficiency ratings and 11,632 sales in H1 2026.
Chevrolet Equinox: 319 Miles Range
The Chevrolet Equinox delivers 319 miles range with 117 MPGe city/100 MPGe highway/108 MPGe combined efficiency ratings and 16,249 sales in H1 2026.
Hyundai Ioniq 5: 318 Miles Range
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 achieves 318 miles range with 129 MPGe city/100 MPGe highway/114 MPGe combined efficiency ratings and 20,730 sales in H1 2026.
EV Sales Decline for Non-Tesla Models
Non-Tesla EVs saw a 41% year-over-year sales decline in H1 2026, with the Chevrolet Equinox EV dropping from first to fifth place on the EV sales leaderboard.
Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Option
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi version achieves 168 miles range with 73 MPGe city/69 MPGe highway/71 MPGe combined efficiency ratings for taxi services.
EV Range Comparison
The Rivian R1S leads with 410 miles range, followed by Tesla Model 3 at 363 miles, while most popular EVs sold fewer than 20,000 units in first half of 2026.
Market Trends for EVs
EV sales increased quarter-over-quarter for the first time since 2025 but deliveries fell 26.8% with market share dropping from 9.5% to 7.1% in H1 2026.
At a glance
The Rivian R1S leads with 410 miles range, followed by Tesla Model 3 at 363 miles, while most popular EVs sold fewer than 20,000 units in first half of 2026.
