# Electric vehicle performance and market trends > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electric-vehicle-performance-and-market-trends > Updated: 2026-10-04T21:05:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Automotive evaluations and market data have highlighted performance trends among popular electric vehicle (EV) models, particularly regarding driving range. Head-to-head testing by Edmunds compared the Tesla Model Y and the Rivian R2. The Model Y demonstrated superior range performance, with its base rear-wheel-drive model covering 337 miles and the three-row Model Y L reaching 358 miles, both exceeding their respective estimates. In contrast, the Rivian R2 Performance model covered 304 miles, falling short of its 330-mile EPA estimate. Both vehicles utilize the North American Charging Standard (NACS). Broader market rankings show the Rivian R1S leading popular models with a 410-mile range. Other high-performing models include the Tesla Model 3 (363 miles) and the Tesla Model Y (357 miles). Despite the continued dominance of the Tesla brand, its overall popularity among all vehicles sold in the US has experienced a decline, even as recent EV purchases have seen an uptick following the removal of federal tax incentives. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Electric vehicle range rankings reveal top performing models New data ranks popular electric vehicles by driving range, with the Rivian R1S leading at 410 miles, followed by Tesla models and the Cadillac Lyriq. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/electric-vehicle-range-rankings-reveal-top-performing-models ### 2026-09-23: Tesla Model Y outperforms Rivian R2 in Edmunds electric SUV test Edmunds compared the Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y electric SUVs, finding the Model Y superior in range and charging speed despite the R2's more affordable starting price. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tesla-model-y-outperforms-rivian-r2-in-edmunds-electric-suv-test --- Cite as: Electric vehicle performance and market trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/electric-vehicle-performance-and-market-trends