Toyota Motor had the most top picks of any automaker, at four, followed by Subaru at two. Tesla, Ford Motor, Mazda and BMW each had one vehicle on the list.
Tesla's Model Y, Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup truck and BMW's X5 PHEV also made it on the list. The company said electrified vehicles are becoming more popular after accounting for 16.3% of all light-duty vehicle sales in the United States last year. "For many drivers, PHEVs will save you money over the long run when compared with a gas, hybrid, or electric vehicle," said Jake Fisher, CR's senior director of automotive testing.