5 Luxury Electric Vehicles in North America

Electric Cars
Updated On - December 15, 2023

When discussing luxury vehicles, we expect them to have standard features along with high-end luxuries.

Top automakers contribute their best in both performance and comfort. The list includes Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Tesla, and the newcomer, Lucid. While they dominate the higher price range, effective product marketing remains crucial.

With that here we go with the top of the ladder (other than Tesla) based on our research.

1. Mercedes EQS

The price range is $100K+

It’s uncompromising in its features. Coming in as EQS 450+ and the EQS 580. They boast of a full-length screen 56” screen that uses artificial intelligence projecting almost everything related to the car.

EQS 480+ has a range of about 400 miles or 640kms on a single charge, around 350 sensors monitor the vehicle continuously, ambient lighting offers 64 different colours, seats have massaging and cooling options. The range of 547 km is combined with intelligent navigation. It’s powered with dual front and rear axle motors providing torque 10000 times a minute. It offers three years of me Charge.

Adding optional features and packages may influence the overall cost.

Take, for instance, the MBUX Hyperscreen package. This package encompasses a 12.3-inch driver display, a 17.7-inch center display, and a 12.3-inch passenger display.

An airmatic air suspension gives a smooth ride.

Acceleration 0-100 km takes only 4.3 secs.
The top speed is 210kms/hr.
Battery capacity is 120kwh, charge time 0-640kms 11h45m
Fast charge time 64-512km is just 32 min.
The vehicle fuel equivalent is 1.91/110km.

This vehicle is ultimate in luxury but carries a hefty price that matches the performance and built quality.

2. Porsche Taycan

It performs like a supercar, available in 5 variations from the standard model to the top-tier Turbo S.

For example: Taycan starts from $90,900 up to Taycan Turbo: $194,900.

The battery power varies from 402hp to 750hp on the Turbo-S model.

It goes from 0-60mph in 3.4secs.

The range goes from 199 to 227 miles.

The battery can get charged from 5-80% in 23 mins.

Luxury options include four-zone climate control. Front seats have a massaging mode. The Rear seats are heated.

There is a curved 16.8-inch display along with two others that control the infotainment system, 10.9 and 8.4 in each.

Yet another 10.9 inches is available for the front seat, a 5.9 in. at the rear controls seat heating and climate.

Equipped with a driver assist technology it is one of the most advanced machines available but of course at a price.

3. BMW iX

The BMW iX is close in size to a BMW X5. It comes with a lightweight composite platform and is priced at around $90,000.

This vehicle includes all the features of driver-assist technology. It has a range of approximately 475 kilometers and accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5 seconds.

Achieve a full 475 km range with an 11.5-hour full charge. Experience rapid DC charging, taking you from 0 to 100 km in 9 to 21 minutes using either DC50 or DC150 kW.

Experience steering and parking help with a 3D view. The opulent leather upholstery adds a touch of luxury, a hallmark of this renowned brand.

4. Lucid

The price starts from ~$77,400 and reaches up to ~$169,000.

Develops a most power of 1,111 hp and attains a range of 520 miles to 406 miles at the lower end.

Acceleration reaching 0-60km in 2.5 to 3.2 secs according to the models.

The speed developed may approach 168MPH.

DC charging up to 300kw while Ac charging is 19.2kw.

Interior is natural leather, wood trims are inserted.

Having all the driver-assist electronic facilities provides means for future semi-autonomous driving.

5. Audi Q e-tron

The price ranges from ~$65,900 to ~$83,400.

The driving range is limited as compared to other vehicles in the class to around 250 mph. A battery pack of 77kwh motors ranging from 201hp to 295hp power the all-wheel drives. It can fast charge to 80% in about 30 secs.

State of art interior with a square steering wheel and touch responsive controls drive the vehicle in a luxurious manner.

The driver gets a 10.3-inch digital display, along with a spacious 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, offering comprehensive and relevant information.

It’s loaded with driver–assistance technology applications.

We have not included many vehicles which deserve to be added to this list it is a very close call for many of them.