Question 1

What counts as an “electric car brand” in this directory?

Accepted Answer

This directory includes two practical groups:

1) **Pure-EV / EV-first brands**: companies primarily identified with battery-electric vehicles (and in some cases EV-adjacent tech like battery swap). Examples include Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Polestar, BYD, NIO, and XPeng.

2) **Legacy automakers with significant EV lineups**: established manufacturers selling EVs alongside combustion and hybrid vehicles (e.g., BMW, Mercedes‑Benz, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Ford, Nissan). These brands matter in EV search because shoppers and apps often filter by “EV available” rather than corporate structure.

If you need a stricter definition (only brands that sell EVs exclusively), you can filter entries by the `pure-ev` tag in your own implementation.

Question 2

How do I fetch a brand’s logo from Motomarks using the correct slug?

Accepted Answer

Use the Motomarks image CDN with the brand slug:

- Basic (badge/full default): `https://img.motomarks.io/{slug}`
- Badge-only: `https://img.motomarks.io/{slug}?type=badge`
- Wordmark SVG (when available): `https://img.motomarks.io/{slug}?type=wordmark&format=svg`

Example (Tesla badge):
`https://img.motomarks.io/tesla?type=badge`

If you’re unsure about spelling or punctuation (e.g., “Mercedes‑Benz”), the slug is what matters for stable rendering. You can browse or search the catalog via **/browse**, then link to the canonical brand page at **/brand/[name]** for a consistent reference in your CMS.

Question 3

Which format and size should I use for EV brand logos in an app or website?

Accepted Answer

For most web apps, start with **WebP** because it balances quality and file size well. Motomarks defaults already return a WebP in a square aspect ratio, which is ideal for directory grids.

Practical guidelines:

- **Lists, tables, filters**: use `type=badge` and `size=xs` or `sm` to keep rows compact.
- **Brand cards**: default (no params) or `size=md` for clarity without heavy downloads.
- **Marketing/hero sections**: use `type=full` and `size=lg` (and consider PNG if you need wider compatibility for specific tooling).
- **Design systems and scalable UI**: use `format=svg` for wordmarks/badges when you need perfect scaling.

Always keep logo type consistent across a component (badge-to-badge) to avoid misaligned baselines and varying aspect ratios.

Question 4

Can I build EV comparison pages from this directory (e.g., Tesla vs Rivian)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A common pattern is:

- Store the two slugs (e.g., `tesla` and `rivian`).
- Render both badges in a consistent size.
- Link to a comparison template like **/compare/tesla-vs-rivian**.

When comparing EV brands, users typically care about positioning (mainstream vs premium), body-style focus (SUV/truck/sedan), and regional availability. Pair those data points with Motomarks logos to produce pages that are both visually scannable and SEO-friendly. For additional taxonomy ideas, see **/directory/[category]** and **/best/[category]** style pages.

Electric Car Brands Directory

How to use this directory (filters, tags, and logo-ready slugs)

Comprehensive list of electric car brands (with badge logos)

Pure-EV and EV-first brands

Legacy automakers with major EV lineups (mixed powertrains)

EV sub-brands / marque-style EV lines

Directory attributes (what to store in your own database)

Logo delivery tips: performance, formats, and consistency

Frequently Asked Questions