[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/showdown-electric-suvs-rated-by-looks\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/showdown-electric-suvs-rated-by-looks\/","headline":"Showdown: Electric SUVs Rated By Looks","name":"Showdown: Electric SUVs Rated By Looks","description":"Audi e-tron, Mercedes EQC, Mustang Mach e, BMW iX, Tesla Model X, Jaguar I-Pace The SUV market has gone electric-mad. Who would have thought that the perfect place for EVs to exist would be in a market full of buyers that are usually interested in some of the worst gas-guzzling cars available? That being said, we should be all for it. Sure, there\u2019s still plenty of reasons to hate SUVs – their obnoxious size, being dangerous in crashes for everyone […]","datePublished":"2021-08-19","dateModified":"2021-08-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Electric-SUVs-Rated-By-Looks-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Electric-SUVs-Rated-By-Looks-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/showdown-electric-suvs-rated-by-looks\/","about":["ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS","SUV"],"wordCount":747,"keywords":["electric car","electric SUV","SUV Market"],"articleBody":"Audi e-tron, Mercedes EQC, Mustang Mach e, BMW iX, Tesla Model X, Jaguar I-PaceThe SUV market has gone electric-mad. Who would have thought that the perfect place for EVs to exist would be in a market full of buyers that are usually interested in some of the worst gas-guzzling cars available?That being said, we should be all for it. Sure, there\u2019s still plenty of reasons to hate SUVs – their obnoxious size, being dangerous in crashes for everyone but the occupants, poor driving dynamics – but now, at least, there\u2019s one less reason. Not only does an electric drivetrain make SUVs more environmentally friendly but also tackles the issue of them being susceptible to rollovers thanks to the heavy batteries that are usually placed within the floor of the car.For now, let\u2019s forget all about their prices, practicality, range, performance and comfort and just focus on how good they look. Of course, we can\u2019t rate all of the electric SUVs right now but of the ones that are considered, here\u2019s how I would rate them from worst-looking to best.Mercedes-Benz EQCIt\u2019s tough to pick a loser out of all of these beautiful cars but there has to be one. The EQC doesn\u2019t look awful, yet at the same time, if it didn\u2019t have a Mercedes badge on it, would anyone really like how it looks? The rear end looks like a filled nappy due to its low and bulbous rear bumper and the front end looks like Boo Boo Bear from the Yogi Bear film. Still, those rear lights are really cool.Audi e-tronEven with there being an e-tron Sportback and a new Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron on the way, the original e-tron still looks the best. It doesn\u2019t mess around with a sloping roof and sticks to the classic SUV formula. It\u2019s big, bold and beautiful. The main criticism being that it somewhat looks a bit too clean and professional and could even be called \u2018boring\u2019 when compared to its competition. It may appeal to Audi fans but if you\u2019re not one, the e-tron looks like every other Audi.BMW iXUnlike the Audi e-tron, the BMW iX was clearly designed to be exciting. Featuring some pretty crazy wheels, a polarising pair of kidney grilles and the slimmest set of lights ever featured on a production-series BMW, the iX isn\u2019t afraid to be different. However, the problem with polarising looks is that they don\u2019t appeal to everyone and the face of that car can easily be mistaken for an angry robo chipmunk, sent from the future to destroy us.Mustang Mach-EIt\u2019s a Mustang, so of course, it has to look cool. Luckily, Ford has mostly succeeded in making possibly one of the most sacrilegious creations in recent motoring history look cool. Mustang rear lights, a sloping roofline that doesn\u2019t take things too far and a fake grille design that actually makes sense for an EV. It mixes smooth, soft lines with sharper contours perfectly and the main gripes I\u2019d have with this car is the plastic wheel arches and small wheels that feature on most Mach-Es, it would seem.Tesla Model XJakob H\u00e4rter, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsTurnstange, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsActive spoiler, gullwing doors, minimalistic design. Need more be said? Also, it\u2019s huge and the Model X\u2019s road presence is undeniable. The minimalistic may be seen as plain to some but for others, more is less. Probably the best-looking of all of Tesla\u2019s designs, the Model X just works and looks just the right amount of \u2018odd\u2019 for it to stand out in a good way.Jaguar I-PaceWith the countless design awards aside, the I-Pace is no doubt the best-looking electric SUV out there at the moment. Just look at that side profile.The cliff edge boot, bonnet airflow vent, the pointed cat ears, all of it makes for a perfect combination of design elements. The front looks like Jaguar\u2019s C-X75 supercar concept and the backside isn\u2019t too dissimilar to the beautiful F-Type\u2019s rear. Stunning from pretty much every angle, the stars seemed to have aligned and created the perfect SUV!Let us know which order you would place these cars, in the comments.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018F-Type SVR: Supercar Killer No One\u2019s Talking About\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Showdown: Electric SUVs Rated By Looks","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/showdown-electric-suvs-rated-by-looks\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]