Search for the “nicest cars” in 2025 and you’ll drown in horsepower charts and 0–60 times. Impressive, sure, but the nicest cars are the ones that make you exhale when you open the door: gorgeous proportions, quiet confidence, an interior that feels more like a lounge than a machine. Increasingly, those cars are electric.
This list is EV‑first on purpose
The nicest new cars on the road today are overwhelmingly electric. Their quiet powertrains and flat battery floors let designers stretch proportions, open up space, and lean into calm, minimalist interiors. We’ll spotlight EVs that nail design, comfort, and character, and note a few plug‑in outliers where they truly earn a spot.
What makes a car one of the “nicest”?
Ask ten enthusiasts what the nicest car is and you’ll get eleven answers. So before we start naming names, here’s the lens we’re using:
- Design that stops you in your tracks from any angle, not just the Instagram 3/4 front shot.
- An interior that feels cohesive, materials, screens, lighting and switches all telling the same design story.
- Refinement: quiet, smooth power, confident brakes, suspension that cossets without feeling mushy.
- Craftsmanship and details you keep discovering in year two, not just on delivery day.
- A sense of occasion every time you drive it, even if it’s just to the grocery store.
How much performance matters
Every car here is plenty quick, but sheer speed isn’t the point. When we say “nicest,” we’re talking about how a car goes about its business, effortless acceleration, graceful body control, and the sense that it’s never working hard, even when you are.
Quick look: 15 of the nicest cars in 2025 (EV edition)
How the “nicest cars” on this list stack up
15 of the nicest cars you can buy in 2025 (mostly electric)
Grouped by body style so you can zero in on what fits your life
Lucid Air (all trims, esp. Sapphire)
Rolls‑Royce Spectre
Cadillac Celestiq
Porsche Taycan (Turbo S & Turbo GT)
BMW i7
Mercedes‑Benz EQS Sedan
BMW i5 & i4 Gran Coupe
Lucid Gravity (upcoming)
Mercedes G 580 (electric G‑Class)
Volvo EX90
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore
Porsche 911 hybrid (if you must go gas‑assist)
Genesis Electrified G80
Audi e‑tron GT / RS e‑tron GT
Availability reality check
Some of the nicest cars, like Cadillac Celestiq and early Lucid Air Sapphires, are extremely limited‑production or order‑only. Others, like EQS and Taycan, are already showing up used at dramatic discounts. If you’re shopping, keep reading: the second half of this guide is for you.
Nicest luxury EV sedans
Lucid Air: the design‑forward range king
If you ask designers to pick the nicest car on sale right now, Lucid Air comes up again and again. The proportions are spot‑on: long wheelbase, short overhangs, low cowl, and that thin ribbon of glass wrapping the cabin. Inside, the curved 34‑inch display, open‑pore wood, and soft fabrics make it feel closer to a mid‑century apartment than a tech demo.
- EPA‑rated range up to around 500+ miles in certain trims, which means less time hunting chargers.
- Minimalist but warm interior, very different vibe from the strict, monochrome approach in some German rivals.
- Sapphire trim layers hypercar acceleration on top of the calm, confident chassis tuning.
Used Lucid Air: why it’s interesting
Early Lucid Airs have already taken their initial depreciation hit. If you buy through a used‑EV specialist like Recharged, you can pair that with a verified battery health report so you’re not guessing about range five years down the line.
Porsche Taycan: nicest to drive, period
The Porsche Taycan, especially in Turbo S or the outrageous Turbo GT, is the car that proves an EV can still feel like a driver’s car. The seating position is low, the steering is alive in your hands, and the body control is pure Porsche. Inside, you get a wraparound cockpit with clean digital gauges and just enough physical controls to feel serious rather than gimmicky.
- 800‑volt architecture means ultra‑fast DC charging and repeatable performance on track days.
- Wide stance and sculpted fenders give it real presence without resorting to fake vents.
- Plenty of variants: Cross Turismo wagons, rear‑drive base cars, and full‑tilt Turbo GT toys.
Taycan vs. e‑tron GT
Audi’s e‑tron GT shares much of the Taycan’s hardware but wraps it in its own, slightly more extroverted suit. If you like four rings on the nose and a more dramatic silhouette, it absolutely qualifies as one of the nicest cars on sale.
BMW i7: rolling living room with a theatre in back
The BMW i7 doesn’t just want to be your car; it wants to be your favorite room. From the quiet, double‑glazed cabin to the optional 31‑inch rear theatre screen that folds down from the roof, this is a car designed to make traffic and airport runs feel like a break, not a chore. The design is polarizing up front, but in the flesh it has undeniable gravitas.
- Crystal‑effect light bars and ambient lighting that can be subtle or nightclub, depending on your mood.
- Rear seats that recline, massage, and heat, with cushions that feel like a high‑end sofa.
- EV powertrain delivers S‑Class‑rivaling smoothness with instant torque when you need to dart through a gap.
Mercedes‑Benz EQS: the quietest cocoon
Think of the Mercedes‑Benz EQS as the electric S‑Class: a cocoon of leather, wood, and ambient light. The optional Hyperscreen stretches pillar‑to‑pillar, but the real magic is more subtle, road noise evaporates, the suspension floats over broken pavement, and the cabin lighting feels like a high‑end hotel lobby after dark.
EQS buying note
Early EQS sedans are already appearing on the used market at a fraction of their original six‑figure sticker. A Recharged Score battery and health report can help you find the ones that were pampered, not punished.
Genesis Electrified G80 & BMW i5/i4: understated sweetness
Not every nice car has to shout. The Genesis Electrified G80 pairs a classically handsome sedan with a whisper‑quiet electric heart and one of the most tasteful interiors in the business, think knurled metal, rich fabrics, and a sweeping dash. BMW’s i5 and i4 Gran Coupe take a different tack: they keep the familiar 5‑ and 4‑Series shapes but hide seriously capable EV hardware underneath.
- Genesis nails the details: beautiful switchgear, serene ride, and materials that feel a class up from the price.
- i5 is the sweet spot for drivers who want one car to do everything: commute, road‑trip, and carve a back road.
- The i4 Gran Coupe remains one of the best‑looking compact EVs on the market, especially on good wheels.
Cadillac Celestiq: the concept car that made production
Cadillac spent decades promising a proper flagship. With the Celestiq, it finally delivered, by building it largely by hand, in tiny numbers, with a price tag to match a mansion. It’s enormous, with a long, low roofline and dramatic LED lighting, and it looks like nothing else in the Whole Foods parking lot.
- Hand‑built body and interior, with near‑limitless customization.
- Glass roof panels with individually adjustable tint levels for each seating position.
- Dual‑motor all‑wheel drive and a large Ultium battery pack deliver effortless torque and serious highway range.
Celestiq reality check
You’re not cross‑shopping this with a Model 3. Celestiq lives in the same universe as Rolls‑Royce Spectre, ultra‑low volume, ultra‑high price, often custom‑ordered. For most of us, it’s an aspirational design benchmark, not a shopping item.
Nicest luxury EV SUVs and crossovers
Lucid Gravity: family luxury that still looks gorgeous
The Lucid Gravity takes everything that makes the Air special, range, design, cabin quality, and stretches it into a three‑row SUV. The shape is cleaner than many big SUVs: low hood, sculpted sides, and a glassy greenhouse that keeps the cabin light and airy instead of cave‑like.
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- Clever packaging means three rows in a footprint shorter than some traditional luxury SUVs.
- Projected range around 450 miles with rapid DC charging keeps road‑trip stress low.
- Interior picks up the Air’s blend of minimalist screens and warm, tactile materials.
Mercedes G 580 (Electric G‑Class): silent status symbol
There’s nothing subtle about a G‑Class, but that’s part of the charm. The new G 580 electric version keeps the brick‑on‑wheels shape beloved by celebrities and off‑road geeks alike, then adds four electric motors and serious off‑road software. The result? You can climb ridiculous trails in near‑silence, then glide back to the valet line without burning a drop of fuel.
- Iconic boxy design, now with electric torque vectoring for off‑road trickery.
- High‑end leather and metal interior that feels like a bank vault with mood lighting.
- Fast DC charging and a large battery make it usable as a daily, not just a weekend toy.
Volvo EX90: minimalist Swedish sanctuary
If your idea of the nicest car is one that lowers your blood pressure, the Volvo EX90 has your number. Outside, it’s pure Scandinavian restraint, clean surfaces, no fake vents, just good proportions. Inside, pale woods, wool‑blend fabrics, and a Bowers & Wilkins sound system tuned with help from Abbey Road make this a rolling sanctuary.
Why EX90 belongs on a “nicest” list
The EX90 doesn’t try to dazzle you with a million modes and neon light shows. It just feels thoughtfully designed around human beings, plenty of glass, comfortable seats, intuitive controls. In a world of shouty luxury, that’s refreshing.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: the fun one
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is here to prove that “nicest” doesn’t have to mean “quietly serious.” This is the one that makes you giggle. The 5’s retro‑future hatchback shape already turns heads; the N version adds wider fenders, big brakes, and software magic that lets you slide it like a rally car, while staying fully electric.
- Named “best car to buy in 2025” by multiple outlets thanks to its mix of performance, character, and usability.
- N e‑Shift and Active Sound+ simulate gearshifts and engine sounds if you miss a bit of old‑school drama.
- Still a practical hatch with a usable rear seat and cargo area, this isn’t a toy you have to justify.
Other SUVs worth a look: BMW iX, Kia EV9, more
We could write a whole separate list for SUVs alone, but if you’re scanning the lot and asking “which of these feels the nicest to sit in?”, keep an eye on BMW iX, Kia EV9, and Genesis GV60. None are as flashy as a G‑Class, but each has thoughtful interior design, serious tech, and calmly confident road manners.
Wild cards: coupes, convertibles and performance toys
Rolls‑Royce Spectre: electric opulence
The Rolls‑Royce Spectre is what happens when a century of luxury know‑how meets batteries. From the illuminated grille to the starlight doors, it’s theater on wheels. Yet from behind the wheel it’s eerily calm: huge torque, barely any noise, and a suspension that reads the road ahead to keep the body level and your coffee unspilled.
- Coach doors and a fastback profile that look like a luxury yacht set to “drive.”
- Near‑infinite paint, leather, and trim options, if you can imagine it, Rolls will probably build it.
- Proof that the very top tier of luxury is all‑in on electric propulsion.
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: fastest open‑top EV
If you measure “nicest” by smiles per mile, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore belongs near the top. It’s a four‑seat electric convertible with over 800 horsepower and the kind of road presence only an Italian cabrio can get away with. Drop the top, cue the Sonus Faber audio, and enjoy the rarest of combinations: open‑air driving with supercar pace and zero tailpipe emissions.
Audi e‑tron GT & Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: the sci‑fi duo
At the sharper end of the spectrum, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Audi RS e‑tron GT feel like sci‑fi props that escaped the movie set. Low roofs, wide hips, and cabins that wrap around you like a cockpit: if your idea of the nicest car is one that makes every on‑ramp a mini track day, these are the ones to test drive.
A brief word on non‑EV exotics
Yes, there are still spectacular non‑EVs out there, Ferrari’s latest plug‑in hybrids, the ever‑evolving Porsche 911, and so on. They’re brilliant, but the everyday “niceness” of silent running, instant torque, and one‑pedal driving is pushing the center of gravity toward electric. That’s why this list leans heavily into EVs: they simply make more moments in a normal day feel special, not just the 10/10ths ones.
How to actually buy one without royal money
New, many of these nicest cars sit comfortably in “if you have to ask” territory. The trick is to let someone else eat the first few years of depreciation, then buy smart, with data. That’s especially important with EVs, where battery health is the new mileage.
Why used luxury EVs are such a sweet spot
- Luxury models typically depreciate faster than mainstream EVs, big MSRPs fall hard.
- Many were leased by first owners, meaning lower miles and regular service.
- Tech and safety features age well; a 3‑year‑old EQS still feels wildly modern.
Where Recharged fits in
- Every car comes with a Recharged Score that includes verified battery health.
- Pricing is benchmarked to fair market data, so you can see how much depreciation you’re capturing.
- Digital buying, nationwide delivery, and EV‑specialist support mean you can shop that dream Taycan or i7 from your couch.
Real‑world example
A luxury EV that stickered near $110,000 new, say, an early EQS or Taycan, can often be found in the used market tens of thousands lower within a few years. Pair that with a clean battery report and service history, and you’ve effectively bought the nicest car on the block for loaded‑SUV money.
Checklist: what to look for in a nice used luxury EV
Pre‑purchase checklist for a used “nicest car” candidate
1. Start with battery health and fast‑charge history
Ask for a <strong>quantitative battery health report</strong>, not just “it seems fine.” Tools like the Recharged Score can show remaining capacity and how often the car lived on DC fast chargers, which can accelerate wear.
2. Inspect interior wear vs. the odometer
Luxury cabins hide age well. Check seat bolsters, switchgear, steering wheel, and door pulls. If a 25,000‑mile car looks like a 90,000‑mile Uber, walk away, nicest cars shouldn’t feel tired.
3. Test drive at low speed and high speed
Listen for creaks, rattles, and wind noise. On a short highway run, the nicest cars feel composed, with no shuddering over expansion joints and no wandering in the lane.
4. Verify software, driver‑assist and charging updates
Many luxury EVs improve via <strong>over‑the‑air updates</strong>. Confirm the car is on current software, and that all driver‑assist features and DC fast‑charging work as advertised.
5. Check wheel, tire and brake condition
Big wheels and heavy performance EVs are hard on tires and brakes. Inspect for curb rash, uneven wear, and brake vibration. Budget for a new set if the tread is near the wear bars.
6. Confirm warranty coverage and service history
Ask for documented maintenance and any warranty work. Check what’s left on the factory battery and powertrain warranty, those are the expensive bits you don’t want to fund out of pocket.
Red flags on a used luxury EV
Be wary of cars with unclear fast‑charging histories, salvage or flood titles, mismatched tires, or a seller who can’t answer basic questions about range and charging. The nicest cars should have owners who cared about them, if the story feels off, trust your gut.
FAQ: Nicest cars in 2025
Frequently asked questions about the nicest cars in 2025
Bottom line: the nicest cars are about feel, not just figures
Lap times and spec sheets are fun, but the nicest cars are the ones that make your shoulders drop the moment you settle into the seat. In 2025, most of those cars are electric: Lucid Air gliding along on a cushion of torque, a Taycan threading a back road, an i7 turning gridlock into a movie night, a Volvo EX90 making the school run feel strangely serene.
If you’re ready to bring one home, remember you don’t have to buy new, or guess. A well‑chosen used luxury EV, backed by a Recharged Score battery‑health report, fair market pricing, and EV‑savvy guidance, can put one of the nicest cars on the road in your driveway for less than you might think. Start by deciding which design makes your heart beat faster, then let the data and the test drive do the rest.
