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Kia Niro I
Score96/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €330/month
- Observed prices
- €14,300 – €21,700
- Reliability
- 5/5
Best electric SUVs, used: reliability and cost ranking
All the electric SUVs in our guides, ranked by reliability, real cost and versatility.
Top of the ranking and most reliable on the list: Kia Niro I (reliability 5.0/5).
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2Good choice, check firstPhoto: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
MG ZS I
Score84/100
Good reliability: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €418/month
- Observed prices
- €14,000 – €15,500
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Opel Mokka II
Score84/100
The cheapest to run: €297 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €297/month
- Observed prices
- €14,500 – €22,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
4Good choice, check firstPhoto: Jan Ainali, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ford Mustang Mach-E I
Score83/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €508/month
- Observed prices
- €31,890 – €51,490
- Reliability
- 5/5
5Good choice, check firstPhoto: Hubert Berberich (HubiB), CC BY 4.0
BYD Atto 3 I
Score83/100
Good reliability: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €439/month
- Observed prices
- €27,000 – €27,400
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
6Good choice, check firstPhoto: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Jaguar I-Pace I
Score83/100
Good reliability: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €448/month
- Observed prices
- €28,900 – €30,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Volkswagen ID.4 I
Score81/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €578/month
- Observed prices
- €25,980 – €49,630
- Reliability
- 5/5
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Subaru Solterra I
Score81/100
Good reliability: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €470/month
- Observed prices
- €29,000 – €33,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Hyundai Kona I
Score81/100
Moderate running cost: €414 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €414/month
- Observed prices
- €13,645 – €19,490
- Reliability
- 4/5
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Ford Puma II
Score79/100
Moderate running cost: €439 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €439/month
- Observed prices
- €13,600 – €20,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
How this ranking is calculated
Same calculation as our adviser, for a typical profile of 12,000 km a year of mixed driving: reliability (40%), cost (40%, monthly cost when known, otherwise entry price; neutral criterion when prices are missing) and suitability of the powertrain (20%). Run the calculation with your own criteria
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the most reliable of the used electric SUVs?
- According to our guides, the best-rated for reliability are: Kia Niro I (5.0/5), Ford Mustang Mach-E I (5.0/5), Volkswagen ID.4 I (5.0/5).
- What budget should you plan for used electric SUVs?
- Observed prices range from €13,600 to €51,490 depending on the model, year and mileage. The all-in monthly cost (fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, at 12,000 km a year) ranges from €297 to €578.
- Which used electric SUVs call for the most caution?
- The lowest-rated for reliability in this ranking are: Opel Mokka II (3.0/5), Ford Puma II (4.0/5). Check their known faults before buying.