Top 10 best electric SUVs 2025
January 24 2025,
- 2025 Cadillac Lyriq
- 2025 Cadillac Optiq
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ
- 2025 Cadillac Vistiq
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 2025 Volkswagen ID.4
- 2025 Nissan Ariya
- 2025 Kia Niro EV
- 2025 Electric Hyundai Kona
- 2025 Kia EV6
- Summary table
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Searching for the best electric SUV of 2025? Look no further; Brossard Cadillac has done the legwork for you and presents its top 10 best electric SUVs for 2025.
2025 Cadillac Lyriq
The luxury mid-size electric SUV made its debut in 2022 and is available in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions. The former delivers 365 horsepower, while the latter boasts 515 horsepower. You can choose between the Luxe and Sport trims.
The 2025 Lyriq starts at $70,820 and features advantageous characteristics, providing space for the entire family in sublime comfort with a choice of premium materials.
The following table highlight its specifications:
| Specifications | Cadillac Lyriq 2025 |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $ 70,820 |
| Power/performance | RWD : 365 hp/365 lb-ft. AWD : 515 ch/524 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 525 km |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 793 to 1,722 liters |
2025 Cadillac Optiq
The all-new 2025 Cadillac Optiq, starting at $63,320, is a luxury compact electric SUV. It boasts innovative features, performance, and refinement. With style and plenty of interior space, it joins Cadillac’s lineup of electric vehicles.
Highly versatile, it presents features that will certainly interest you:
| Starting price | $ 63,320 |
| Power/performance | 300 hp and 354 lb-ft |
| Maximum autonomy | 482 km |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 744 to 1,614 liters |
If you’re looking for a performant and refined luxury vehicle at a good price, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq offers desired luxury and significant range in its category. The 2025 Cadillac Optiq technical sheet is packed with features that make a clear difference in this 2025 electric SUV ranking.
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ
The brand-new 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is a full-size SUV that comfortably accommodates up to eight passengers. Aerodynamic, the Escalade IQ produces 750 horsepower with a staggering torque of 785 lb-ft, reaching 0-100 km in under 5 seconds!
Additionally, this all-wheel-drive full-size electric SUV, offering multiple drive modes, has a range of up to 740 km. On a fast charger, you can gain up to 127 km of range in just 10 minutes.
The interior promises royal comfort with optional executive seats, a splendid choice of premium materials, ample storage spaces, and a 55-inch curved display spanning the SUV's entire width. It's an undisputed choice for large families seeking enhanced performance, extended range, abundant technologies, sublime comfort, and impressive capabilities.
The following table presents a few of its specifications:
| Starting price | $ 164,445.50 |
| Power/performance | 750 hp et 785 lb-ft |
| Maximum autonomy | 740 km |
| Towing capacity | 8,500 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 668 to 3,373 litres |
Cadillac Vistiq 2025
The new 2025 Cadillac Vistiq is part of Cadillac's vehicle electrification plan. It's a luxury mid-size SUV with three rows of seating, accommodating up to seven passengers.
Equipped with a 102 kWh battery, it offers a range of 483 km and its robust engine produces 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. This prestige SUV accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. You can gain 127 km of range in 10 minutes on a fast charger.
With its Super Cruise hands-free driving, a 33-inch diagonal LED display, and sublime comfort, the upcoming Vistiq offers modern interior layouts and colors along with 23-inch wheels. Numerous other features are available in the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq’s technical specs.
The following table illustrates some of its many features :
| Starting price | To be announced – spring 2025 |
| Power/performance | 615 ch and 650 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 740 km |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lb lbs |
| Loading capacity | 431 to 2,272 liters |
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
With its futuristic style, 20-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, rear light signature and more, the Ioniq 5 is an interesting compact SUV on the market.
Though it does not match the finish quality of Cadillac electric SUVs, it offers a powertrain producing 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel-drive trim has a range of 435 km. You will need 70 minutes to recharge 80% of the battery at a fast charger.
Here are the key features of the vehicle :
| Starting price | $ 55,716 |
| Power/performance | 320 hp and 446 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 435 km (TI version) |
| Towing capacity | 2,700 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 770 to 1,680 liters |
2025 Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 2025 is another SUV with a broad range. It's a talented compact vehicle, though lacking zest. Its base engine produces 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. The initial rear-wheel-drive version offers a range of 332 km, but with the all-wheel-drive setup, the SUV can reach 423 km.
The interior might be a bit tight for rear passengers, and true comfort is found in the more upscale trims. The starting price is $52,107.
Here are some additional features:
| Starting price | $ 52,107 |
| Power/performance | 201 hp and 229 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 332 km (RWD version) |
| Towing capacity | 2,700 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 858 to 1,818 litres |
2025 Nissan Ariya
The 2025 Nissan Ariya is an SUV offering a maximum range of 465 km (Evolve AWD). However, the Evolve E-4ORCE version reduces the range to 330 km. It offers an electric powertrain ranging from 215 to 389 horsepower with a maximum torque of 442 lb-ft.
This is an interesting SUV available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Its silhouette is appealing, but the interior is less spacious than many other SUVs in its category. Its starting price is listed at $53,219 (AWD).
The following table highlights some of its characteristics:
| Starting price | $ 52,107 |
| Power/performance | 201 hp et 229 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 332 km (RWD version) |
| Towing capacity | 2,700 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 858 to 1,818 litres |
2025 Kia Niro EV
The 2025 Kia Niro EV is a subcompact SUV offering several basic features, including a maximum range of 407 km. With its synchronous magnet motor producing 201 horsepower and a torque of 188 lb-ft, the Niro EV certainly offers the least performance in this lineup.
However, it benefits from numerous onboard technologies and advanced driving assistance systems.
The 2025 starting price for a Niro EV was $53,595 and offers the following features:
| Starting price | $53,595 |
| Power/performance | 201 ch and 188 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 407 km |
| Towing capacity | 1,650 lbs with trailer hitch |
| Loading capacity | 646 to 1,804 liters |
2025 electric Hyundai Kona
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric is foremost an urban subcompact SUV, mainly due to its size, allowing it to weave through narrow streets. With its distinct exterior design, horizontal LED headlights, and standard LED tail lights, this year's Kona Electric scores points.
However, its engine is no more efficient than the 2025 Kia Niro EV. Indeed, the engine produces 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. As for its range, it remains more advantageous, displaying 420 km.
Its initial price is $49,216 and provides numerous onboard technologies and advanced safety systems.
Its main features are right here:
| Starting price | $49,216 |
| Power/performance | 201 hp and 188 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 420 km |
| Towing capacity | 1,650 lbs with trailer hitch |
| Loading capacity | 723 to 1,803 liters |
Kia EV6 2025
The 2025 Kia EV6 is an efficient compact electric SUV but does not offer the refinement and luxury of a Cadillac.
You have the choice of two powertrains. The first produces 222 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the second offers a more pronounced output of 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque.
The maximum range of the 2025 Kia EV6 is 513 km and its towing capacity reaches 2,700 lb. It's a talented SUV but does not compete on the technological and performance fronts with Cadillac electric vehicles. Additionally, its cargo capacity is significantly lacking compared to its competitors.
The following table shows some characteristics:
| Initial price | To be confirmed |
| Power/performance | 222 hp/258 lb-ft. 320 hp/446 lb-ft. |
| Maximum autonomy | 513 km |
| Towing capacity | 2,700 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 691 to 1,322 liters |
Summary table
Let's take a last look at the key features of the SUV rankings 2025 electric vehicles from the Brossard Cadillac dealership:
| Vehicle/specifications | Initial price | Power | Autonomy | Towing | Cargo space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Lyriq | $ 70,820 | 515 ch 524 lb-ft. |
525 km | 3,500 lbs | Up to 1,722 liters |
| Cadillac Optiq | $ 63,320 | 300 hp 354 lb-ft. |
482 km | 1,500 lbs | Up to 1,614 liters |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $ 164,445 | 750 hp 785 lb-ft. |
740 km | 8 000 lb | Up to 3,373 liters |
| Cadillac Vistiq | To be announced | 615 hp 650 lb-ft. |
483 km | 5,000 lbs | Up to 2,272 liters |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $ 55,716 | 320 hp 446 lb-ft. |
435 km (TI) | 2,700 lbs | Up to 1 680 liters |
| VW ID.4 | $ 52,107 | 201 hp 229 lb-ft. (base) |
332 km | 2,700 lbs | Up to 1,818 liters |
| Nissan Ariya | $ 53,219 | 215 to 389 hp 442 lb-ft. max |
465 km (TA) 330 km (TI) |
1,500 lbs | Up to 1,690 liters |
| Kia Niro EV | $ 48,612 | 201 hp 188 lb-ft. |
407 km | 1,650 lbs (with hitch) |
Up to 1,804 liters |
| Hyundai Kona EV | $ 49,216 | 201 hp 188 lb-ft. |
420 km | 1,650 lbs (with hitch) |
Up to 1,804 liters |
| Kia EV6 | To be announced | 222 hp 258 lb-ft. 320 hp 446 lb-ft. |
513 km | 2,700 lbs | Up to 1,322 liters |
| Vehicle/specifications | Initial price | Power | Autonomy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Lyriq | $ 70,820 | 515 ch 524 lb-ft. |
525 km |
| Cadillac Optiq | $ 63,320 | 300 hp 354 lb-ft. |
482 km |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $ 164,445 | 750 hp 785 lb-ft. |
740 km |
| Cadillac Vistiq | To be announced | 615 hp 650 lb-ft. |
483 km |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $ 55,716 | 320 hp 446 lb-ft. |
435 km (TI) |
| VW ID.4 | $ 52,107 | 201 hp 229 lb-ft. (base) |
332 km |
| Nissan Ariya | $ 53,219 | 215 to 389 hp 442 lb-ft. max |
465 km (TA) 330 km (TI) |
| Kia Niro EV | $ 48,612 | 201 hp 188 lb-ft. |
407 km |
| Hyundai Kona EV | $ 49,216 | 201 hp 188 lb-ft. |
420 km |
| Kia EV6 | To be announced | 222 hp 258 lb-ft. 320 hp 446 lb-ft. |
513 km |
| Vehicle/specifications | Towing | Cargo space |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Lyriq | 3,500 lbs | up to 1,722 liters |
| Cadillac Optiq | 1,500 lbs | Up to 1,614 liters |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | 8 000 lb | Up to 3,373 liters |
| Cadillac Vistiq | 5,000 lbs | Up to 2,272 liters |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2,700 lbs | Up to 1 680 liters |
| VW ID.4 | 2,700 lbs | 1,818 liters |
| Nissan Ariya | 1,500 lbs | Up to 1,690 liters |
| Kia Niro EV | 1,650 lbs (with hitch) |
Up to 1,804 liters |
| Hyundai Kona EV | 1,650 lbs (with hitch) |
Up to 1,804 liters |
| Kia EV6 | 2,700 lbs | Up to 1,322 liters |
At the end of this lineup, it's clear that Cadillac's electric vehicles possess advantages that competitors do not. Come and test drive them at your Brossard dealership and enjoy advantageous financing solutions.
