Overview
- U.S. News expanded its Best Vehicle Brand awards to include two electric-focused categories: Best Electric Vehicle Brand and Best Luxury Electric Vehicle Brand.
- Ford won Best Electric Vehicle Brand, with U.S. News pointing to strong rankings for the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach‑E.
- Lucid earned Best Luxury Electric Vehicle Brand, recognized for the range and performance of the Air sedan and Gravity SUV despite premium pricing.
- The 2026 lineup of winners also includes Honda (Best Car Brand), Hyundai (Best SUV Brand), Ram (Best Truck Brand), Genesis (Best Luxury Brand) and Lexus (Best Certified Pre‑Owned Program).
- Winners were determined by averaging each brand’s vehicle scores in U.S. News Best Cars rankings, and awards will be presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show.