Consumer Reports – September 2019

Road Report Electric Cars Come of Age

Electric

Vehicles

Over

$60,000

The luxury EV category

was launched by Tesla, and

Tesla still dominates in this

price range. But Jaguar now

offers a model, and others

are poised to join the field.

Here are the three that

CR has rated, ranked by

Overall Score.

Tesla Model S

The Model S has lightning-

quick acceleration and

excellent handling, and its

long driving range and

nationwide Supercharger

network let drivers embark

on lengthy, worry-free

trips. But it takes a while to

recharge, its controls are

frustrating to use, and its

reliability is below average.

STARTING MSRP

ROAD

TEST RANGE IN MILES

 RELIABILITY

OVERALL

SCORE

78

97

$75,000

20

335

Jaguar I-Pace

The I-Pace is agile in corners

and quick off the line, making

it fun to drive. But despite

the luxurious interior, its

controls are fussy and

distracting. Like all EVs,

running costs are low, but the

I-Pace doesn’t benefit from

Tesla’s fast-charging network.

Jaguar’s below-par brand

reliability takes a toll on its

Overall Score.

STARTING MSRP

ROAD

TEST RANGE IN MILES

 RELIABILITY

OVERALL

SCORE

58

76

$69,500

20

234

Tesla Model X

The Model X is a big, heavy

SUV, but it accelerates

and handles like a much

smaller vehicle. However, its

overwrought technology—

particularly the falcon-wing

doors—has caused reliability

headaches, and its ride

and wind noise can make it

tiring to drive.

STARTING MSRP

ROAD

TEST RANGE IN MILES

 RELIABILITY

OVERALL

SCORE

55

77

$81,000

10

295

Tesla Model S

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