2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
$35,100 - $44,200 | 319 mi range | $0.79 per mile
Safest Electric Vehicles for 2026
13 electric vehicles earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2026. The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV appears first because it has the lowest starting price in this 5-star group at $35,100. Within this 5-star group, results are ranked by base price, cheapest first.
First Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating, lowest starting MSRP in this group
$35,100 starting MSRP, 319 mi range
Photo by Hyundai Motor Group on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2026; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher; powertrain only: Electric. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
135-Star Rated
5IIHS Awards
10Brands
$35k–$80kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
13 vehicles
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
$37,795 - $53,395 | 260 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Tesla Model Y
$39,990 - $59,990 | 357 mi range | $0.78 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV
$44,600 - $60,600 | 312 mi range | $0.96 per mile
2026 Volkswagen ID.4
$45,095 - $57,655 | 291 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Honda Prologue
$47,400 - $57,900 | 308 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
$50,600 - $60,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 Genesis GV60
$52,525 - $71,875 | 306 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Kia EV9
$54,900 - $71,900 | 305 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9
$58,955 - $76,490 | 335 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
$59,000 - $63,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ
$59,200 - $83,795 | 326 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
$79,990 - $114,990 | 325 mi range | $0.99 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2026 cars have 5-star safety ratings?
All 13 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $35,100.
Which 2026 cars have zero recalls?
2 of 13 vehicles shown on this page have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.
Which brands have vehicles on this list?
10 brands are represented: Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and 2 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.