Consumer Reports named the Tesla Motors Model S electric car the best vehicle on the road Tuesday.

The magazine called the luxury sports sedan its top pick of all 2014 model year autos. This was the first time since 2010 that Consumer Reports named a top overall pick. The last was the Lexus LS 460L.

Five of the magazine’s 10 top picks this year were Japanese nameplates, including Honda’s Accord and Odyssey, Subaru’s Impreza and Forester, and Toyota’s Prius hybrid.

German car companies placed two vehicles on the list, including the BMW 328i and the Audi A6.

American manufacturers were represented by Tesla and Chrysler, with its Ram 1500 pickup truck. This was the first time a Chrysler vehicle made the list since 1998, when the Jeep Grand Cherokee achieved top pick honors.

South Korean automaker Hyundai rounded out the list with its Santa Fe sport-utility vehicle.

Consumer Reports names a best overall vehicle infrequently but its staff was wowed by the $89,650 Tesla it tested, said Jake Fisher, the magazine’s automotive test director. He said it could have won in several of the segments, including the top green car and top luxury car.

“This electric luxury vehicle offers blistering acceleration, razor-sharp handling, a compliant ride, and a versatile cabin with room for a small third-row seat,” the magazine said.