7 Luxury EVs and Hybrids That Are Worth the Money in 2026, According to US News
Buying a luxury EV or hybrid is a big purchase — and the best choice for you depends on what you value most: range, efficiency, safety tech, reliability or overall quality.
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In its 2026 Best Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles awards, U.S. News & World Report highlighted category winners chosen for their mix of quality, efficiency and value.
Here are the luxury 2026 EVs and hybrids that made the cut.
Best Luxury Hybrid SUV: Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid
Starting MSRP: $49,747
Estimated MPG: up to 30
Why it won: The Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid tops rivals like the Lexus NX with a quieter, more tech-heavy luxury experience, pairing 310 horsepower with standout features like BlueCruise and a 48-inch display.
Best Compact Luxury Electric SUV: Genesis GV60
Starting MSRP: $52,525
Max range: 306 miles
Why it won: The Genesis GV60 is a small but upscale EV that delivers true luxury, strong range and fast charging, plus up to 429 horsepower for sports-car-like performance.
Best Midsize Luxury Electric SUV: Cadillac Lyriq
Starting MSRP: $59,200
Max range: 326 miles
Why it won: The Cadillac Lyriq remains a top luxury EV with up to 326 miles of range, a spacious, high-end interior and noteworthy tech like the Super Cruise hands-free driving system. It delivers a quiet, refined ride with strong everyday usability.
Best Large Luxury Electric SUV: Lucid Gravity
Starting MSRP: $79,900
Max range: 450 miles
Why it won: The Lucid Gravity is a powerful, ultra-efficient luxury EV SUV with up to 828 horsepower and 450 miles of range, combining sports-car handling with a spacious, family-friendly interior.
Best Luxury Electric Car: Lucid Air
Starting MSRP: $70,900
Max range: 512 miles
Why it won: The Lucid Air is a class-leading luxury EV with industry-best range and efficiency, ultra-fast charging and speed — it can go from zero to 60 mph in under 2 seconds. Plus, it's all wrapped in a spacious, high-end interior.
Best Compact Luxury PHEV: Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid
Starting MSRP: $62,545
EV range: 35 miles
Why it won: The Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid car remains a top luxury PHEV, delivering 455 horsepower, quick zero-to-60 performance, about 35 miles of electric range and a spacious interior with updated tech for the 2026 model year.
Best Midsize Luxury PHEV: Lexus RX Plug-In Hybrid
Starting MSRP: $66,780
EV range: 38 miles
Why it won: The Lexus RX Plug-In Hybrid offers a relatively affordable entry into the segment while delivering 304 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive and about 38 miles of electric range. It also boasts a comfortable, midsize interior.
Editor's note: Details for each vehicle were sourced directly from its maker's website.
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