2024-03-26 00:16:24
More and more Chinese car manufacturers want to sell their electric cars in Germany. But are they good enough to beat the established manufacturers? Partly yes, as the ADAC tests show. Winners and losers at a glance – sorted by vehicle class.
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Test scores with costs and value for money
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Image galleries with plus-minus rating
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Practical links to the individual tests
For the time being, it remains the same: the frontrunners for electric cars in the 2023 registration statistics are Tesla Model Y, VW ID.4/ID.5 and VW ID.3. Škoda Enyaq, Fiat 500e, Audi Q4 e-tron, Tesla Model 3, Cupra Born and Mercedes EQA also feature well in the top 10. In the future, however, the current balance of power might begin to shake. For two reasons: Firstly, because government sales promotion has ceased and more or less all brands are competing with individual price discounts. Secondly, because Chinese car manufacturers are entering the market in large numbers and with ever better electric cars.
The winners of the vehicle classes
The trend is obvious: Chinese-made electric vehicles are now achieving more than respectable ratings in the ADAC test. Nio, for example, achieved very good marks in the ADAC test with its technically high-quality models ET5, ET7 and EL7. MG is currently proven to deliver a good price-performance ratio, but BYD and Smart will sooner or later also be counted among them. The fight for top positions and market shares will continue to intensify, that is certain.
There is a current surprise in the compact class: There the Volvo One more reason to follow the editorial team’s experiences with the Volvo XC40 in long-term testing.
When it comes to small cars, the Fiat 500e is still unbeaten. The best small car is the new Hyundai Kona Electric. In the middle class, the facelifted Škoda Enyaq has managed to take the current top position with the outstanding technology grade of 1.6. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the BMW iX3 remain close behind with a grade of 1.7. With a 1.6, only the BMW iX and the Mercedes EQS score in the technology rating – both very expensive upper-class vehicles. The exorbitantly expensive Lucid Air GT (test car: 175,000 euros) is also largely convincing and gets a grade of 1.8.
Small cars: Fiat and Hyundai in front
Test vehicle
Self-test rating
Note costs
Price-performance rating
Microcar
Fiat 500e (42 kWh) The First (ab 07/23)
2,4
2,3
2,3
Fiat 500e Cabrio (42 kWh) Icon
2,5
1,8
2,1
Fiat 500e (23,8 kWh) RED (ab 10/21)
2,5
1,9
2,2
Renault Twingo Electric Intens
4,1
1,4
2,7
Renault Twingo E-TECH Electric Paket Techno (Facelift)
4,1
1,7
2,9
Small car
Hyundai Kona Elektro (65.4 kWh) Prime-Package
2,0
2,7
2,3
Kia e-Soul (64 kWh) Spirit
2,1
2,4
2,2
Opel Corsa-e
2,2
1,8
2,0
Peugeot e-2008 GT
2,2
2,0
2,1
Honda e
2,2
2,2
2,2
Peugeot e-208 GT
2,3
1,7
2,0
Opel Mokka-e Ultimate
2,3
2,1
2,2
Jeep Avenger Elektro Summit*
2,3
–
–
Renault Zoe Z.E.50 (52 kWh)
2,5
2,0
2,2
Dacia Spring Comfort Plus
4,1
1,2
2,6
Dacia Spring Electric 65 Extreme (ab 05/23)
4,1
1,5
2,8
0.6 – 1.5 = very good | 1.6 – 2.5 = good | 2.6 – 3.5 = satisfactory | 3.6 – 4.5 = sufficient | 4.6 – 5.5 = poor, * too little data for cost calculation, therefore no grade for price-performance
Small electric cars: strengths and weaknesses
1 of 12Fiat 500e Cabrio Strengths: lots of driving fun, good value for money. Weaknesses: range of only 245 kilometers, trunk capacity of only 170 to a maximum of 470 liters (folded down) © Fiat
Lower middle class: Volvo, BMW, Kia
Test vehicle
Self-test rating
Note costs
Price-performance rating
Lower middle class
Volvo XC40 Pure Electric Single Motor Ultimate Range
1,7
3,4
2,6
BMW iX1 xDrive30
1,8
3,3
2,5
Kia Niro EV Inspiration
1,9
2,6
2,2
Mercedes EQA 250 Electric Art
1,9
2,6
2,2
VW ID.3 Pro S (Facelift 2023)
1,9
2,8
2,3
Smart #1 Pro+ (22 kW OBC)*
1,9
–
–
Citroen e-C4 X 136
2,0
2,5
2,2
Opel Astra Electric GS
2,0
2,6
2,3
Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer GS
2,0
2,8
2,4
Cupra Born e-Boost
2,1
2,3
2,2
Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 220 hp
2,1
2,4
2,2
Atto WORLD 3*
2,1
–
–
Citroen e-C4 Shine
2,2
2,0
2,1
Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV EV Makoto (ab 04/22)
2,2
2,2
2,2
Ora Funky Cat 400 Pro +*
2,2
–
–
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) Acenta
2,3
2,0
2,1
MG 4 Electric Luxury
2,3
2,5
2,4
Renault Kangoo E-TECH Electric EV45 (OBC 22 kW)
2,3
2,8
2,5
Mercedes EQT 200 Standard Premium Plus
2,3
3,2
2,8
MG5 Maximum Range Luxury
2,4
2,4
2,4
Opel Combo e-Life Ultimate
2,4
2,4
2,4
MG ZS EV Maximum Range Luxury
2,4
2,5
2,5
Nissan Leaf (62 kWh) e+ Tekna
2,4
2,6
2,5
* too little data for cost calculation, therefore no rating for price-performance
Compact electric cars: strengths and weaknesses
1 of 22Volvo Weaknesses: high purchase price, callous steering © ADAC/Martin Hangen
Middle class: Where is Tesla?
Test vehicle
Self-test rating
Note costs
Price-performance rating
Middle class
Skoda Enyaq 85x L&K (ab 10/23)
1,6
3,7
2,7
Hyundai Ioniq 6 (77.4 kWh) 2 WD
1,7
3,3
2,5
Škoda Enyaq RS iV (ab 01/2023)
1,7
3,4
2,6
BMW iX3
1,7
3,7
2,7
VW ID.5 Pro Performance
1,8
2,7
2,3
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Techniq-Paket 2WD
1,8
3,2
2,5
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (82 kWh)
1,8
3,3
2,5
BMW i4 eDrive40
1,8
3,4
2,6
Hyundai IONIQ 6 (77.4 kWh) UNIQ-Paket 4WD
1,8
3,6
2,7
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Uniq-Paket 4WD
1,8
3,7
2,8
Nio ET5 (100 kWh)*
1,8
–
–
Skoda Enyaq iV80
1,9
2,5
2,2
Kia EV6 (58 kWh)
1,9
2,7
2,3
VW ID.4 Pro Performance
1,9
2,7
2,3
Kia EV6 (77.4 kWh)
1,9
2,8
2,3
Hyundai Ioniq 5 2WD (72,6 kWh)
1,9
2,9
2,4
Toyota bZ4X Comfort-Package
1,9
3,2
2,5
Mercedes EQB 350 Electric Art 4Matic
1,9
3,5
2,7
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
1,9
3,3
2,6
Genesis GV70 Electrified Sport AWD
1,9
3,9
2,9
Nio ET5 Touring (100 kWh)*
1,9
–
–
Nissan Ariya (63kWh) Evolve Pack
2,0
3,1
2,5
Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh/LFP)
2,0
3,2
2,6
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
2,0
3,2
2,6
Tesla Model Y Maximum Range AWD
2,0
3,5
2,9
Genesis GV60 Sport Plus AWD
2,0
4,0
3,0
Jaguar iPace EV400 S AWD
2,0
4,2
3,1
Subaru Solterra Platinum plus
2,1
3,6
2,8
Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range
2,1
3,9
3,0
Mercedes EQC 400 4Matic
2,1
4,2
3,1
VW ID.4 GTX 4Motion
2,2
2,8
2,5
MG Marvel R Electric Performance
2,4
3,3
2,8
Aiways U6 Prime*
2,4
–
–
Aiways U5 Premium*
2,5
–
–
* too little data for cost calculation, therefore no rating for price-performance
Mid-range electric cars: strengths and weaknesses
1 of 27Skoda Enyaq strengths: space, comfort, safety, performance, range, fast charging. Weaknesses: High purchase price, low trailer load, moderate payload © Skoda
Upper class: BMW and Mercedes
Test vehicle
Self-test rating
Note costs
Price-performance rating
upper middle class
BMW iX xDrive50
1,6
5,5
3,6
Mercedes EQE 350
1,7
4,4
3,1
Mercedes EQE SUV 350+
1,7
4,7
3,2
Genesis G80 Electrified AWD
1,8
4,9
3,3
Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 55
1,9
5.5
3,7
Nio EL7 (100 kWh)*
2,0
–
–
VW ID. Buzz
2,1
3,7
2,9
Mercedes EQV 300 lang
2,4
4,6
3,5
Citroën e-Spacetourer
2,7
4,2
3,4
Upper class
Mercedes EQS 450+
1,6
5,5
3,6
Mercedes EQS 580 Electric Art 4matic
1,7
5,5
3,6
BMW i7 xDrive60
1,7
5,5
3,6
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo GTS
1,8
5,5
3,6
Lucid Air GT AWD*
1,8
–
–
Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Plus
1,9
5,0
3,4
Nio ET7*
1,9
–
–
Audi e-tron GT quattro
2,0
5,5
3,8
* too little data for cost calculation, therefore no rating for price-performance
Current driving reports and car tests. Free from ADAC
Upper middle and upper class electric cars: strengths and weaknesses
1 of 16BMW iX strengths: safety, driving pleasure, driving comfort, space, 610 kilometer range, well suited for child seats, 2500 kilo trailer load, quick charging. Weaknesses: exorbitantly high costs © BMW
Detailed test results
In the tables of all (current) electric cars tested by ADAC so far, you can find the winners and losers in each vehicle class. By clicking on the model name in the table you can access the complete test results in the ADAC database. For a quicker overview, the model-specific strengths and weaknesses are also briefly summarized for you under the photos.
Note: This ranking article is updated regularly. If an electric car cannot be found here, it either has not yet been tested by the ADAC or is currently no longer available for purchase. The list of ADAC car tests is always up to date.
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