The Volvo XC90 Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid SUV that starts at around $73,000 and can go for an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 58 miles per gallon and 32 miles of battery-only driving. Meanwhile, the Dodge Charger Daytona EV is a true muscle car, starting at just under $62,000 and getting up to an EPA-estimated 308 miles of range.

Self-driving cars have long promised to change how we get around, but with most major brands now deploying some kind of semi-autonomous tech in certain vehicles, it’s becoming much closer to a reality.

The Aspark Owl currently holds the record for the world’s fastest EV, accelerating from 0 to 60 in 1.72 seconds and hitting a top speed of more than 272 miles per hour. Meanwhile, the Rimac Nevera, which previously held the title, can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 1.74 seconds and has hit 258 miles per hour in testing.

Whether autonomous driving is considered a selling point or a deterrent for consumers is up in the air, but the push in that direction is here for the time being, with startups and major car companies investing heavily in self-driving technology.

That’s right, the EV was choice A: BMW’s new iX model, which gets up to 340 miles per charge and has a starting cost of a little over $75,000. Meanwhile, the 2025 Porsche Cayenne is a gas car (although an EV version is expected for model year 2026), starting in the $85,000-plus range. Both SUVs come with extremely high ratings — a 9.5 out of 10 from Car and Driver for their class.