Key Points Tesla, QuantumScape, Rivian Automotive, NIO, and Lucid Group are highlighted as the top five electric vehicle stocks to monitor, with significant trading volumes recently. Electric vehicle stocks are considered a growth-oriented and high-volatility segment, influenced by factors such as technology trends and government policies. Each listed company specializes in different aspects of the electric vehicle market, including manufacturing, battery technology, and charging infrastructure. Five stocks to consider instead of Tesla. Tesla, QuantumScape, Rivian Automotive, NIO, and Lucid Group are the five Electric Vehicle stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Electric vehicle stocks are shares of publicly traded companies whose primary business activities involve electric vehicles — including EV manufacturers, battery and component suppliers, charging infrastructure providers, and related software or service firms. Investors treat these stocks as a growth-oriented, often higher-volatility segment influenced by technology trends, commodity and supply-chain dynamics, government policy, and shifting consumer adoption. These companies had the highest dollar trading volume of any Electric Vehicle stocks within the last several days. Get Tesla alerts: