May 25, 2025, 6:08 AM 2:59 Buying a Tesla has become a bit more complicated in the past year. The company's Model Y and Model 3 continue to be the best-selling electric vehicles in the U.S., accounting for more than 40% of all EVs sold last year, according to Cox Automotive data. But Tesla's stronghold on the EV market is slipping. The U.S. electric automaker has seen its popularity dip in recent months, with insiders attributing the decline to more competition and Elon Musk's political views. Reports of Tesla owners selling their vehicles, violent demonstrations at Tesla showrooms and anti-Musk rallies across the globe have convinced some consumers to search for an alternative. The good news is that legacy automakers and electric startups are quickly answering that demand, unveiling new models that offer performance, styling and impressive range. If you're searching for an EV, here are some suggestions that could meet your driving needs. Model 3 Jason Cammisa, host of Hagerty's "ICON" series, said motorists have "legitimate" concerns about Tesla: "Buying one is making a political statement," he told ABC News. But the Model 3 is also "the best consumer product in the world," he argued. "It's the best car in the world, period, full stop, not up for discussion," he said. "You won't find a better car on planet earth, not at that price and combination of attributes." He added, "The thing about Tesla is that is spans so many different price points and socioeconomic situations ... you have value shoppers looking at Model 3s as well as billionaires." Cammisa, however, has plenty of praise for several Model 3 competitors, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 ($42,400), the Kia EV6 ($42,900) and Genesis GV60 ($52,350). "The Hyundai products tend to hit all the marks well -- the packaging is good and the UX (user experience) works well enough," he noted. "The Ioniq 5 N is the enthusiast choice -- it has drift modes and you get Lamborghini levels of performance in that car." Cammisa said he reviews and ranks EVs on factors that may not have been top priorities for motorists in the past. "The biggest differentiators in the market now are not things like powertrains and suspension tuning. The consumer experience is the real differentiator now," he said. Patrick George, editor-in-chief of InsideEVs, said he's heard from many Tesla owners who are ready "to move on" from their cars. "They're done with Tesla because of Elon," he told ABC News. "Getting rid of Teslas are a real thing." He and his staff have compiled a list of non-Teslas to chose from, which includes the EV6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E. George noted that the BMW i4 and i5 were superb replacements: "I was massively impressed with how those drive," he said. MORE: 'Cult following': Why automakers are still making wagons in the SUV era