The new BMW iX offers a dual-motor electric powertrain that gives you true xDrive all-wheel drive performance from this next-generation electric vehicle. Not only does that make it a great choice for the northeast winters, but it means more reliable power delivery when you decide to put your foot down. It even has a traction control mode that makes it easier to get through deep snow, so you're less likely to get stuck trying to traverse an unplowed driveway in the morning.

Power output is stout at 516 horsepower and 554 pound-feet of torque, and that's the least you'll get with any new BMW iX model. The M60 variant gives you even more, chucking out 610 horsepower and the same 554 pound-feet of torque through the all-wheel drive system. The result is a full-size electric SUV that goes from zero to 60 mph in a mind-bending 3.6 seconds, so getting up to speed on those short highway on-ramps will no longer be in question.

Range with the new BMW iX is strong at over 300 miles, but you'll get the most by opting for the 20-inch wheels versus the 22-inch option. It may be just a difference of 15 miles, but that range will matter when you're eking out the last bit of juice before your next charging station.