5 EV And 5 Hybrid Alternatives To The Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y has etched its name in the tomes of automotive history, quickly rising to the top of the world’s sales charts—a remarkable feat for the type of vehicle whose technology was regarded as niche just 15 years ago. On paper, the Model Y has all the features that make legendary vehicles—price, looks, performance, efficiency, and everyday usability—and attracts buyers from all walks of life, not just EV adopters.

Base Trim Transmission: Automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 425 HP
Base Trim Torque: 475 lb.-ft.
Fuel Economy: 120 MPGe Combined

Priced just below the average new car price (which currently stands at about $48,000), the Model Y is surprisingly attainable compared to both EV and ICE rivals, reinforcing its status as a mainstream choice rather than a niche player. But while Model Y has become the benchmark, it doesn’t exist in a vacuum, as demonstrated in this list of electrified SUVs (both fully electric and hybrids), with similar levels of space, versatility, and performance.

To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturers and other authoritative sources, including the EPA, Edmunds, and the SAE. The models below are presented in descending order based on their starting MSRP.

Electric: Mini Countryman SE ALL4

Starting Price: $45,200

Base Trim Engine: 2L I4 ICE
Base Trim Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 241 HP
Base Trim Torque: 295 lb.-ft.
Base Trim Battery Type: Lead acid battery

The 2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 enters the electric SUV space with a starting price just slightly higher than that of the Tesla Model Y, but it makes AWD standard, which makes it more affordable than the Model Y AWD model. Smaller overall, Countryman’s presence leans heavily on Mini heritage, which might make it more appealing to buyers prioritizing character over the futuristic design associated with EVs.

The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 builds on Mini’s history of combining driving engagement with everyday usefulness, a tradition that dates back to the original Mini (1959) and carried over when the brand was revived by BMW in 2000. With standard all-wheel drive, solid efficiency, and a driving range suited for city and suburban life, the electric Countryman SE emphasizes personality and nimbleness, compared to the Model Y’s range and performance.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Distinctive design and heritage appeal Standard all-wheel drive Premium interior presentation	Shorter driving range Less interior and cargo space Modest acceleration and performance

Electric: Volkswagen ID.4

Starting Price: $45,095

Fuel Economy: 115/98/107 MPGe (RWD base) | 122/104/113 MPGe (RWD 82 kWH) | 108/96/102 MPGe (AWD)
Base Trim Fuel Economy Equivalent (city/highway/combined): 115/98/107 MPGe
Make: Volkswagen
Model: ID.4
0-60 MPH: 7.3 seconds (base) | 4.9 seconds (AWD)

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The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 positions itself on practicality, value, and everyday usability, making it a compelling choice to the Tesla Model Y. With its blend of affordability, decent range, and Volkswagen’s reputation for solid build quality, the ID.4 offers the footprint, interior space, comfort, and versatility, and affordability for families that prioritize function over flash.

Despite its progressive intentions, the Volkswagen ID.4 also carries the weight of the brand’s legacy of accessible, solid mass-market vehicles. Its performance isn’t as quick or dynamic as that of the Model Y, but it delivers a smooth, composed driving experience and respectable efficiency. Though not as efficient and tech-forward as the Model Y, the ID.4 provides a suitably roomy interior that’s warmer and more familiar, control-wise.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Comfortable, practical interior Familiar brand reputation for reliability Softer ride suited for daily commuting	Shorter maximum driving range Slower acceleration and less sporty handling Smaller charging infrastructure support

Hybrid: Toyota Crown Signia

Starting Price: $44,090

Base Trim Engine: 2.5L Dynamic Force I4 Hybrid
Base Trim Transmission: CVT
Base Trim Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 188 HP @6000 RPM
Base Trim Torque: 178 lb.-ft. @ 4300 RPM

A practical and affordable alternative to the Tesla Model Y (for buyers not ready to commit fully to an EV), the hybrid-exclusive Toyota Crown Signia offers a premium-leaning experience that leverages futuristic design, mechanical refinement, interior comfort, and Toyota’s reputation for reliability. Backed by Toyota’s hybrid efficiency, it appeals to those who want to save on energy costs without needing to plug in.

Using a storied nameplate and relying on the company’s hybrid leadership, the Toyota Crown Signia leans on smoothness and efficiency, rather than outright performance. Although it contrasts with the Model Y’s instantaneous torque and sharp acceleration, it surpasses the Tesla on driving range and build quality, and matches up fairly evenly on cabin space and versatility, adding up to a vehicle that is more familiar with everyday usability.

Strengths	Weaknesses
The hybrid powertrain goes farther and avoids charging limitations Strong Toyota reliability and resale value Comfortable, refined interior	Modest performance Smaller cargo space Less innovative image

Electric: Chevrolet Blazer EV

Starting Price: $44,600

Base Trim Engine: EV
Base Trim Transmission: Automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 288 HP
Base Trim Torque: 333 lb.-ft.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV bookends the Tesla Model Y, undercutting the RWD model on starting price, while being more costly at the top end. The AWD performance Blazer EV SS blows away the Model Y AWD model, but there will undoubtedly be a Performance model in Model Y’s future. As is, the Blazer EV stakes its claim as a value-oriented alternative to the Tesla Model Y, with striking design, richly-equipped cabin, and personalization options.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV builds on the brand’s and the model’s history, though there is little in common with the ICE Blazer. Multiple powertrain configurations offer varying levels of efficiency and range, and all serve up a healthy dose of room and versatility that rival the Tesla, but still fall short of it. Interior presentation is more traditional, with physical controls, in contrast to the touch-controlled future-minimalist presentation of Model Y.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Bold, upscale interior and exterior Powerful SS performance variant Multiple powertrain options	Lower efficiency and slower fast charging Software is not as stable and polished Smaller cargo space despite a larger footprint

Hybrid: Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

Starting Price: $43,800

Base Trim Engine: 2.0-Liter Turbo I4
Base Trim Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 221 hp
Make: Mercedes-Benz

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB presents itself as a compact luxury SUV that is a worthy alternative to the Tesla Model Y in both price and prestige. It price-matches comparable Model Y versions, though it is smaller overall, with a more compact interior (although the GLB does have a third-row option). The GLB gets the nod in interior comfort and amenities, though, relying on the traditional Mercedes-Benz refinement and attention to detail.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB blends compact-SUV practicality with badge appeal. It offers a mild-hybrid turbocharged engine that offers minimal efficiency gains over non-electrified powertrains, and even its 0–60 mph sprint is just okay (though it does get dramatically quicker in its AMG-tuned variant). It really outshines the Model Y inside, though, providing a traditional luxury interior that’s diametrically opposite to the Tesla.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Traditional luxury presentation with rich interior materials Available third-row seating is unique in the segment Strong badge heritage and perceived reliability	Lags in acceleration and performance Less fuel efficient Ride and road noise make it feel less refined

Hybrid: Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid

Starting Price: $43,295

Base Trim Engine: 2.5L H4 ICE
Base Trim Transmission: 8-speed CVT
Base Trim Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 180 HP @5800 RPM
Base Trim Torque: 178 lb.-ft. @ 3700 RPM

New for 2025, the Subaru Forester Hybrid is considerably less expensive than the Tesla Model Y, with the top-of-the-line Touring Hybrid coming closest in outlay. What sets the function-over-flash Forester Hybrid apart from the Tesla is its rugged demeanor that signals its off-road potential. The Touring Hybrid is also loaded with tech and premium materials to make the passenger space both modern and comfortable.

This latest Subaru Forester continues Subaru’s longstanding reputation for practicality and dependability. Its Toyota-influenced hybrid system uses Subaru’s 2.5-liter Boxer engine to make nearly 200 horsepower, delivering power to all four wheels in Subaru’s heralded symmetrical all-wheel drivetrain, while still delivering an impressive 35 mpg combined, and almost 600 miles of range. The classically simple interior is clad in leather and loaded up with premium features.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Exceptional real-world driving range Standard all-wheel drive and off-road capability Spacious, versatile cargo and passenger space	Slower acceleration and reduced performance Dated design and persona Infotainment and interior feel less up-to-date

Electric: Lexus RZ

Starting Price: $42,800

Base Trim Engine: Electric
Base Trim Transmission: Automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 201 HP
Base Trim Torque: 196 lb.-ft.

As Lexus’s sole EV, the RZ takes on the Tesla Model Y with competitive pricing and a luxury presentation that’s unlike many in the industry, electric or otherwise. The base Lexus RZ 300e offers the futuristic Lexus exterior language, making it indiscernible from other Lexus crossovers at a glance, and the Lexus RZ delivers the expected Lexus luxury feel inside, with rich materials, thoughtful styling layers, and a quiet, refined ride.

Offering single-motor FWD or dual-motor AWD power, the Lexus RZ provides serene to brisk 0-60 mph sprints, respectively, with the quickest falling between 4.5 and five seconds. A refreshing change from the minimalist simplicity of the Tesla Model Y, the Lexus still trails the Tesla in areas of range (by 20 percent to 30 percent) and charging network reach, though it matches up in efficiency (especially in the base model).

Strengths	Weaknesses
More luxurious feel inside Quieter, more refined cabin with upscale materials Tight handling and more engaging driving character	Real-world driving range and charging speeds Less rear-seat room Lower brand recognition in the EV space

Hybrid: Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid

Starting Price: $41,100

Base Trim Engine: 2.0L I4 Hybrid
Base Trim Transmission: Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (e-CVT)
Base Trim Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 204 hp
Fuel Economy: 43/36/40 mpg (FWD) | 40/34/37 mpg (AWD)

If you’re looking at Honda instead of Tesla, you may want to consider the Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid, rather than the Prologue EV. Not only has the CR-V been a trusted model for a quarter-century, but its conservative design and familiar SUV presence make it appealing to buyers still unsure about diving into the EV pool headlong. With the CR-V hybrid, buyers get proven reliability and utility, and save themselves a bit of cash at the pumps.

Honda’s CR-V lineup has long provided sensible, family-oriented vehicles, and the Sport Touring Hybrid continues that tradition with sport-leaning touches and an efficient 200-horsepower hybrid powertrain. Though not as efficient and frugal as the Tesla Model Y, the CR-V hybrid provides impressive fuel economy for a compact crossover, and it adds a few tech-forward features in a roomier cabin.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Impressive fuel economy Spacious, family-friendly interior Proven reliability and strong safety credentials	Slower acceleration and less dynamic performance Less refined with a noisier ride Reduced cargo space with seats in use

Electric: VinFast VF8

Starting Price: $39,900

Base Trim Engine: EV
Base Trim Transmission: Automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 349 HP
Base Trim Torque: 369 lb.-ft.

Though relatively unknown, the 2025 VinFast VF8 is a compelling alternative to the Tesla Model Y by undercutting the latter in price while offering a richer interior in both tech and comfort. Though smaller than the Tesla for passengers, cargo, and a combination of both, the VinFast offers up familiar surroundings and controls that might make family transportation more engaging. Its range and efficiency fall woefully short of the Tesla, though.

VinFast has only been in business for eight years, and the Pininfarina-styled VinFast VF8 has just two model years under its belt. Available in single- and dual-motor configurations, the VF8 offers sustainable but not overwhelming power, certainly not on a level with the Tesla Model Y. It doesn’t yet have the name recognition and brand cachet of the Tesla, though it is covered by an impressive 10-year/125,000-mile comprehensive warranty.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Spacious and comfortable cabin Generous warranty with unlimited-mile battery coverage Feature-rich interior	Lower real-world range and efficiency Reports of unsettled chassis and persistent software glitches Underdeveloped brand reputation and support network

Hybrid: Volvo XC40 B5

Starting Price: $39,900

Base Trim Engine: 2L Drive-E I4 Hybrid
Base Trim Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Base Trim Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Base Trim Horsepower: 247 HP @5500 RPM
Base Trim Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1800 RPM

The hybrid 2025 Volvo XC40 B5 is perhaps the most pragmatic alternative to the Tesla Model Y, with a reputation for solid value and upscale presence that’s unmatched by many (electric or non). Starting at under $40,000, it delivers an instantly recognizable name that invokes strong ties to elegant design and Volvo’s safety reputation. Minimalist Scandinavian styling and thoughtful cabin materials offer sensible, understated luxury appeal.

The mild-hybrid turbocharged powertrain of the Volvo XC40 can’t compare to the Tesla Model Y’s instantaneous acceleration and overall efficiency, and even its overall range is only slightly better. However, what the XC40 B5 lacks in performance, it makes up for in real-world comfort and driving performance, with a solid ride over all surfaces and a comprehensive suite of safety features for driver and passengers.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Standard AWD for confident road manner Practical cargo and towing ability Strong safety credentials	Less efficient and higher cost-per-mile Less passenger and cargo space Smaller, less responsive touchscreen

5 EV And 5 Hybrid Alternatives To The Tesla Model Y