A data-driven ranking of the top ev stocks for 2026, based on live market data, fundamentals, and a four-factor quant model. Updated weekly. Not investment advice — research aid only.
Electric vehicles are reshaping the auto industry, but most EV stocks are still loss-making. Our ranking reflects a mix of pure-play EV makers and traditional automakers with serious EV programs — choose based on whether you want disruption or transition.
The current #1 pick on this list is GM (General Motors Company), with a quant score of 48/100, 0.88% dividend yield, and $73.07B market cap. Below, you'll find the full top 8 ranking, individual analysis on the top 5, our methodology, and answers to common questions about ev stocks.
Top 8 EV Stocks — Ranked
| Rank | Stock | Price | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Quant Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
GM
General Motors Company
|
$78.33 | $73.07B | 0.00 | 0.88% | 48 |
| #2 |
TM
Toyota Motor Corporation
|
$192.50 | — | 0.00 | 0.00% | 46 |
| #3 |
TSLA
Tesla, Inc.
|
$481.20 | $1.55T | 0.00 | 0.00% | 44 |
| #4 |
F
Ford Motor Company
|
$13.33 | $52.17B | 0.00 | 5.73% | 44 |
| #5 |
LI
Li Auto Inc.
|
$18.63 | — | 0.00 | 0.00% | 44 |
| #6 |
RIVN
Rivian Automotive, Inc.
|
$16.95 | $20.71B | 0.00 | 0.00% | 42 |
| #7 |
STLA
Stellantis N.V.
|
$7.57 | — | 0.00 | 0.00% | 41 |
| #8 |
XPEV
XPeng Inc.
|
$15.69 | — | 0.00 | 0.00% | 38 |
Top 5 EV Stocks — In Depth
#1. General Motors Company (GM)
General Motors Company designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts and accessories in North America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, South America, the United States, and China. The company operates through GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial segments. It markets its vehicles primarily under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hold…
#2. Toyota Motor Corporation (TM)
Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles, and sells passenger vehicles, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. It operates in Automotive, Financial Services, and All Other segments. The company offers hybrid cars under the Prius name, fuel cell vehicles under the MIRAI name; and conventional engine vehicles, including subcompact and compact cars under…
#3. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Automotive, and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty after-sales vehicle, used vehicles, …
#4. Ford Motor Company (F)
Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services a range of Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro; Ford Next; and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealership…
#5. Li Auto Inc. (LI)
Li Auto Inc. operates in the energy vehicle market in the People's Republic of China. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company's product line comprises MPVs and sport utility vehicles. It offers sales and after sales management, and technology development and corporate management services, as well as purchases manufacturing equipment. The company o…
How We Picked This List
This ranking is data-driven, not opinion-driven. Each stock was scored using:
- Primary ranking: composite factor score — a weighted blend of quality, value, momentum, and low volatility
- Universe: Curated list of 10 ev stocks — vetted for relevance and liquidity
- Quant score: Our factor composite (0–100) is shown alongside the primary ranking — use it as a sanity check on quality
All metrics pull from live market data and refresh weekly. We deliberately keep editorial influence to a minimum here — the list is what the numbers say.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: This list is generated from live market data and our quantitative factor model for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or a substitute for analysis by a licensed financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always read the most recent 10-K and consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.