"The Electric Car Brands Climbing Fast in Sales and Searches"

" The Electric Car Brands Climbing Fast in Sales and Searches \r\n A recent study by\u00a0 Slot.Day \u00a0analyzed the most popular EV brands to identify\u00a0the best alternatives to Tesla. The research compared brands across key metrics, including world sales, Google searches, price range, safety ranking, and electric driving range. The data was sourced from open reports, including ANCAP and Statista. The final score was calculated based on key metrics. \r\n \r\n Here is a summary of the findings: \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Brand \r\n Searches \r\n EV sales worldwide \r\n EV pricing, low end \r\n Pricing, high end \r\n Average Safety (scale 1-5) \r\n Adult occupant protection, \r\n Electric Range \r\n Score \r\n \r\n \r\n BYD \r\n 619,760 \r\n 2,607,970 \r\n $13,900 \r\n $65,830 \r\n 5 \r\n 87.6% \r\n 445 km \r\n 99.1 \r\n \r\n \r\n SAIC Maxus \r\n 194,440 \r\n 175,985 \r\n $4,460 \r\n $20,500 \r\n 5 \r\n 92% \r\n 365 km \r\n 84.6 \r\n \r\n \r\n Changan \r\n 48,750 \r\n 166,685 \r\n $16,400 \r\n $41,300 \r\n 5 \r\n 95% \r\n 450 km \r\n 84.4 \r\n \r\n \r\n Wuling \r\n 10,350 \r\n 371,386 \r\n $6,400 \r\n $21,000 \r\n 5 \r\n 82.3% \r\n 300 km \r\n 81.3 \r\n \r\n \r\n Aion \r\n 23,360 \r\n 264,320 \r\n $17,800 \r\n $29,000 \r\n 4.6 \r\n 83% \r\n 520 km \r\n 80.5 \r\n \r\n \r\n Geely \r\n 7,460 \r\n 303,936 \r\n $10,000 \r\n $80,000 \r\n 3.5 \r\n - \r\n 410 km \r\n 80.3 \r\n \r\n \r\n Leapmotor \r\n 2,880 \r\n 170,467 \r\n $10,000 \r\n $22,800 \r\n 5 \r\n 89% \r\n 300 km \r\n 80 \r\n \r\n \r\n Volkswagen Group \r\n 1,681,520 \r\n 318,255 \r\n $21,000 \r\n $71,100 \r\n 5 \r\n 91.7% \r\n 445 km \r\n 79.9 \r\n \r\n \r\n Nio \r\n 22,500 \r\n 149,172 \r\n $20,400 \r\n $140,000 \r\n 5 \r\n 93.2% \r\n 450 km \r\n 78.8 \r\n \r\n \r\n Hyundai \r\n 867,510 \r\n 183,791 \r\n $22,600 \r\n $54,400 \r\n 5 \r\n 92.5% \r\n 400 km \r\n 76.9 \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n You can access the full research\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT9WWmYqPIxiAUEgCQfzbED1ND4n3BKmb7hWQnP7QwRFyKBN-XD1vZNflriMpIz8VeeqWHO-vXQ-bj8\/pubhtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vT9WWmYqPIxiAUEgCQfzbED1ND4n3BKmb7hWQnP7QwRFyKBN-XD1vZNflriMpIz8VeeqWHO-vXQ-bj8\/pubhtml&source=gmail&ust=1745769757302000&usg=AOvVaw3JuWDzmv5j7Jp6vUvs0dq-\">here . \r\n \r\n BYD\u00a0ranks\u00a0first\u00a0among global EV alternatives to Tesla,\u00a0combining high visibility, strong safety ratings, and exceptional unit sales. The brand recorded over\u00a02.6 million EV sales\u00a0worldwide and more than\u00a0619K monthly searches, reflecting both market reach and consumer curiosity. With a balanced price spectrum from\u00a0$13,900 to $65,830\u00a0and an average electric range of\u00a0445 km, BYD\u2019s position is supported by consistent safety test performance and the popularity of its BYD Song model. \r\n \r\n SAIC Maxus\u00a0ranks\u00a0second\u00a0with a score of\u00a084.6, led by an industry-low entry price of\u00a0$4,460\u00a0and a top-tier ANCAP rating. The Maxus Euniq 6 contributes to its profile, backed by\u00a0175,985 EV sales\u00a0and a\u00a0365 km average range. The brand also delivers strong protection scores with\u00a092% for adult occupants\u00a0and\u00a087% for children, highlighting its focus on affordable safety. \r\n \r\n Changan\u00a0ranks\u00a0third\u00a0with a score of\u00a084.4, propelled by a high\u00a095% adult occupant protection rating\u00a0and a competitive\u00a0450 km electric range. Though not ANCAP-tested, Changan maintains credibility through strong performance in protection metrics and balanced pricing from\u00a0$16,400 to $41,300. Its flagship Deepal SL03 has gained attention for delivering long range in the mid-price segment. \r\n \r\n Wuling\u00a0ranks\u00a0fourth\u00a0with a score of\u00a081.3, reflecting impressive unit sales of\u00a0371,386\u00a0and pricing starting at just\u00a0$6,400. Despite a shorter\u00a0300 km range, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV remains a dominant force in urban markets. Although safety data is partially reported, the brand holds a 5-star average rating on available tests. \r\n \r\n Aion\u00a0takes fifth\u00a0place\u00a0with a score of\u00a080.5, anchored by the\u00a0longest average electric range at 520 km. Its pricing structure from\u00a0$17,800 to $29,000\u00a0keeps it accessible, and while full ANCAP testing data is not available, the brand maintains a strong\u00a04.6 out of 5\u00a0safety average. The GAC Aion S is its most prominent model. \r\n \r\n Geely\u00a0places\u00a0sixth\u00a0with a score of\u00a080.3, showing strength in sales volume (303,936 units) and pricing flexibility from\u00a0$10,000 to $80,000. Safety results are more mixed, with an average rating of\u00a03.5\u00a0and no detailed occupant protection breakdowns reported. Its\u00a0410 km range\u00a0keeps it competitive in terms of travel distance per charge. \r\n \r\n Leapmotor\u00a0comes in\u00a0seventh\u00a0with a score of\u00a080, with\u00a05-star safety scores\u00a0and adult and child protection levels at\u00a089%\u00a0and\u00a085%, respectively. With pricing starting at\u00a0$10,000\u00a0and maxing out under\u00a0$23,000, the Leapmotor T03 targets budget-conscious buyers. Its\u00a0300-km range\u00a0is modest but adequate for daily urban use. \r\n \r\n Volkswagen Group\u00a0is\u00a0eighth\u00a0with a score of\u00a079.9, leading in monthly searches at over\u00a01.6 million. Its relatively high pricing\u2014ranging from\u00a0$21,000 to $71,100\u2014and a sales figure of\u00a0318,255 EVs\u00a0temper its overall ranking. The\u00a0ID.4 model\u00a0performs well in safety and range (445 km), maintaining the brand\u2019s reputation for consistency. \r\n \r\n Nio\u00a0ranks\u00a0ninth\u00a0with a score of\u00a078.8, with standout\u00a0safety scores,\u00a0including\u00a093.2% for adult protection\u00a0and\u00a085.5% for child protection. It caters to premium buyers, offering vehicles between\u00a0$20,400 and $140,000. Its\u00a0450 km range\u00a0and build quality help offset lower volume sales of\u00a0149,172 EVs. \r\n \r\n Hyundai\u00a0rounds out the top ten\u00a0with a score of\u00a076.9, balancing high brand visibility (867,510 searches per month) with strong safety scores\u201492.5% for adults\u00a0and\u00a086.5% for children. Though it sold fewer EVs (183,791 units) compared to some rivals, its\u00a0Ioniq 6\u00a0model and a solid\u00a0400 km range\u00a0maintain its position among the top alternatives to Tesla. \r\n \r\n A spokesperson from\u00a0 Slot.Day \u00a0commented on the study: \u201cElectric vehicle shoppers today are showing a clear shift in priorities. What once revolved around brand recognition is now driven by a mix of everyday considerations\u2014price, range, safety, and availability. The data points to a maturing market where buyers are more willing to explore newer names and lesser-known models if the value is clear. It\u2019s no longer just about who made the car, but what it offers in real terms.\u201d "

"The Electric Car Brands Climbing Fast in Sales and Searches"

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