These are the winners of the 2026 'Top Rated' car awards

• The Tesla Model 3 was named Edmunds.com's Top Rated Electric Car of 2026 for the second consecutive year.
• Edmunds.com selected the Honda Civic Hybrid as its Top Rated Car for 2026.
• Other winners included the Ford Maverick for Top Rated Truck and the Rivian R1T for Top Rated Electric Truck.

Tesla's sales are down since the elimination of a $7,500 federal tax credit and since its CEO Elon Musk worked with President DonaldTrump to cut the federal workforce, but one of the company's sedans was recently named the top-rated electric car of 2026 by Edmunds.com.

The site said the Tesla Model 3 is its Top Rated Electric Car of 2026 for the second year in a row because of its "speed, range, comfort, space, tech, accessibility and convenience."

"The Tesla Model 3 might be the best value electric car you can buy, combining an Edmunds Rating of 8.1 out of 10, a starting price of $43,880, and an Edmunds-tested range of 338 miles," the website said. "This is the best Model 3 yet. It is impressively well-rounded thanks to improved build quality, ride comfort, and a compelling combination of efficiency, performance and value."

Jonathan Elfalan, Edmunds director of vehicle testing, said is "a no-brainer if you want a sensible EV."

The USA TODAY Cars Team took a look at the winners in each category and compiled some information for consumers about each model.

Here are the winners:

2026 Top Rated Car: Honda Civic Hybrid

MSRP: $29,295

What Edmunds.com said: "The Honda Civic Hybrid is the complete package. It delivers comfort, refinement, a spacious interior and excellent fuel economy (49 mpg combined in our testing), with a price tag just north of $30K."

2026 Top Rated Truck: Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

MSRP: $45,260

What Edmunds.com said: "The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid punches above its weight in nearly every aspect. It starts at $45,760, but it looks and feels more premium than SUVs that cost twice as much. Its turbocharged engine is both powerful and efficient."

2026 Top Rated Truck: Ford Maverick

MSRP: $27,145

What Edmunds.com said: "You don't need as much truck as you think, and the Ford Maverick proves it. Despite being the smallest pickup on sale, the Maverick packs capability, practicality, and utility into a package that fits anywhere."

2026 Top Rated Electric SUV: Hyundai Ioniq 5

MSRP: $35,000

What Edmunds.com said: "Despite being a few years old, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 — which starts at just $36,600 — remains a benchmark for electric SUVs. It offers ample space for passengers and cargo, featuring a novel interior design and futuristic exterior styling to match."

2026 Top Rated Electric Truck: Rivian R1T

MSRP: $70,990

What Edmunds.com said: "The Rivian R1T is undoubtedly a stylish electric pickup. And in the years since its debut, Rivian has addressed numerous bugs and refined the R1T to the point where it's the first electric pickup we recommend."

2026 Top Rated Best of the Best: Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

MSRP: $38,935

What Edmunds.com said: "The new Hyundai Palisade doesn't just level up over its predecessor; it raises the bar for SUVs of all shapes and sizes. The Palisade offers luxury SUV vibes despite only costing $45,760 to start and comes packed with every single technology feature or creature comfort anyone could want."