Best 10 100% Pure Electric Vehicle Brands

Electric vehicles are the rave of the moment, as many consider them cleaner energy alternatives to gas-powered vehicles. The funny thing is that, years ago, electric vehicles were considered impossible, and those who hinted at the possibility were often laughed off.

Not anymore.

Electric vehicles are here to stay. In fact, there have remarkable advancements in electric vehicles – so significant that traditional auto manufacturers. Famous for their petrol and diesel engines, are beginning to pivot into the electric vehicle universe.

What this shows is a strong interest in electric vehicles. And with consumers seemingly moving their attention from gasoline to electric, a time might come when driving a gasoline-powered vehicle might be considered old-fashioned.

Anyway, the focus here is the top electric vehicle manufacturers in the world. What are they? How did they come about? What are their contributions so far? These questions and more are answered in this article, So tag along as we bring you the best 10 electric vehicle brands.

Best as a phrase is subjective. Still, we are confident that you will love the list we have put together. Let’s roll, shall we?

1. Tesla

Tesla revolutionised electric vehicles as we know it, pushing the limits of possibility with its intuitive interface and onboard computer.

Elon Musk, the man who is famously associated with the brand today and has pushed some of its engineering frontiers, was not the founder of the company. He simply took over what others created and turned the fortunes of the electric car manufacturer – for good.

Today, it is impossible to talk about electric car manufacturing without mentioning the name Tesla. The brand is here to stay, having already earned its spot as the top electric vehicle manufacturer at the moment. How long it will maintain that spot is unclear. But time should have an answer.

2. Rivian

When beauty of brand name meets beautiful design and immersive driving experience, think of Rivian Automotive. The company is easily one of the leaders in the electric vehicle manufacturing industry, with several key offerings for the public.

Among its standout offerings are the Rivian R1T and R1S.

One interesting thing about this company is that it was founded by RJ Scaringe, a petrolhead whose original interest was not exactly EV. But he saw the prospect of EV leaping into the orbit of an evolving universe and took the plunge with Rivian. Results have been sterling.

3. Lucid Motors

What’s in a name? It is unclear the motivation for the naming of this EV brand, but there is no denying that the cars the brand has put out so far are not the spectres of a mad engineer’s fevered imagination.

On the contrary, Lucid blends sterling design with agreeable aesthetics and safety features that make rolling into town with one of its offering something akin to a father’s benediction. This. Is. Lucid.

4. Li Auto

Okay, here comes something from Asia. The Asian EV market is still evolving and has shown remarkably ambitious moves in the sector, but it does not exactly lead the pack yet. That notwithstanding, EV brands from that universe aren’t sleeping. Far from it.

Li Auto stands out for some memorable offerings, including its Li L9, a bestseller of sorts that some EV lovers still swear by today since its unveiling as the company’s flagship SUV.

5. NIO

NIO. Yeah, all caps, this is the brainchild of  William Li. The brand is not exactly the oldest but it stands out as one of the most popular, thanks to the splendid leadership of its China-born executive. A key aspect of the NIO brand is its provision for swappable batteries.

In other words, drivers can simply pop into a charging station and swap their batteries for a fully charged one, thereby eliminating the time “wasted” waiting for an empty or close-to-empty battery to fully charge. NIO’s offering encapsulates not only Saloon EVs but SUVs as well, making the brand accessible to clients of disparate tastes.

6. Faraday Future

Faraday Future just might be the star of the future. This revolutionary brand illumines the possibilities of the EV universe with its offering, especially the FF91, a sleek, sexy offering that you would love to take for a spin – especially if you are a lover of speed and cool aesthetics.

What’s the name of the brand again? Faraday Future, mate!

7. XPeng

If you can imagine it, Xpeng Autos can most likely create it. This brand stands out as another leading player in the EV universe, with a generous mix of offerings for the EV-loving public. Besides rides that you can easily snag from your dealership or the company itself, Xpeng also has some futuristic concepts that show the EV future is as exciting as can be.

One of its notable offerings is the XPeng P7, which comes with a driver assistance system. But like Tesla’s Autopilot, it is not optimised for African roads.

8. Nikola

If the dead could see from wherever they might be, we are pretty sure that Nikola Tesla would be somewhere raising a glass to the denizens of the earthly plane, most especially the EV nuts who have named two important vehicle brands after him. There is Elon Musk’s Tesla and there is another top contender for EV glory, Nikola.

Nikola stands out as a key play in the heavy-duty sector of the EV space while also providing energy solutions to the industry.

9. Polestar

Polestar is a Geely subsidiary and a standout brand to boot. Since it began production, it has been producing high-end rides. And it appears poised to continue in the same tradition, with its Polestar 3 and Polestar 5 expected sometime next year.

Of course, expectations are high over the imminent additions to the Polestar lineup

10. Fisker

This brand took its name from its founder, Henrik Fisker. Fisker’s goal was – and still is – to provide a solution to emissions. And it has mostly stuck to that goal in its manufacturing choices. The Fisker Ocean, an SUV, stands out as a fine offering from the brand.

A key feature of this vehicle is its ability to harvest sunlight from the room. In other words, with sunny weather, you can charge your ride without necessarily having to pop into a charging station. Well, kinda.