U.S. News & World Report lists its best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024 [Video]

Cars from Hyundai and Volvo claimed five of the top 10 spots on U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024, while Tesla is shut out. 

Testers with the publication evaluated nearly 100 EVs and hybrids, scoring them based on price, driving range, performance, safety, reliability, interior and other factors. The best EVs offer a mix of power, speed and fast-charging capabilities, said John Vincent, senior editor for vehicle testing. 

“Today there’s an electric vehicle for almost every segment of the market,” he told CBS MoneyWatch. “Electric cars are our future. They’re going to come faster than some people think, and they really solve a lot of problems.”

For now, however, many motorists remain unconvinced, with concerns about range, charging speeds and reliability. Although a record 1.2 million EVs were sold in the U.S. last year, according to Cox Automotive data, that amounted …