Key Points Tesla, NIO, QuantumScape, SES AI, and Rivian Automotive are highlighted as the top electric vehicle stocks to watch based on recent trading volume, reflecting strong investor interest in the EV market. Investors in EV stocks should be aware that these companies are sensitive to regulations, competition, and commodity prices, which can add to their volatility. Tesla operates in automotive and energy generation, while companies like QuantumScape and SES AI focus on advancing battery technology crucial for electric vehicles. Five stocks to consider instead of Tesla. Tesla, NIO, QuantumScape, SES AI, and Rivian Automotive are the five Electric Vehicle stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are publicly traded shares of companies that design, manufacture, supply components for, or support the infrastructure and technology behind electric vehicles—including automakers, battery producers, parts suppliers, and charging-network firms. Investors watch EV stocks for growth tied to electric-vehicle adoption, technology and battery-cost advances, and policy incentives, but they can be volatile and sensitive to shifts in regulation, competition, and commodity prices. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Electric Vehicle stocks within the last several days. Get Tesla alerts: