Now in its second generation, the Leaf is a little more normal in appearance, and thanks to the availability of the Leaf Plus model, can top the 200-mile plateau that seems to be the point where range anxiety begins to lessen. The Nissan Leaf was really the first affordable electric car that didn't share its body with an internal combustion car.
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Nissan Leaf Why it stands out: Well-executed driver assistance features low price with base battery multiple range optionsĬould be better: Dull to drive not as much range as other EVs Read our full Nissan Leaf Review We really like the regular Kona, so choosing the Electric would similarly elicit our thumbs up. Unlike the Bolt EV, it's eligible for the federal tax credit, so it's effectively cheaper than its price tag would indicate.
Like the Chevrolet Bolt EV (which we'd love to include on this list, but its ongoing battery recall prevents its sale), the Kona Electric has a range of 258 miles, which is better than many of the priciest (though bigger and more powerful) offerings listed below.
Sure, it still looks a little weird (kinda like when Neo has his mouth removed in "The Matrix"), but when you're competing with a Nissan Leaf, the bar is set at an easily cleared height. Hyundai Kona Electric Why it stands out: Attractive price with tax rebate fun to drive easy-to-use techĬould be better: Small back seat limited cargo space Read our full Hyundai Kona ReviewĪlthough it just barely gets under our $35,000 threshold, among the cheapest electric cars, the Kona Electric is the one the tries a little harder on the style front and makes sure you're having a decently fun time behind the wheel. That recall would not stop us from buying one. Importantly, GM has finally put them back on sale after a lengthy stop-sale caused by a need to replace recalled battery packs. From a car perspective, they're roomy, well-equipped, quick to accelerate and handle better than our other two affordable EV choices. They have ample ranges of 258 and 250 miles, respectively, to easily assuage range-anxiety fears, and the addition of a dual-level charge cord means you can easily charge at home without the need of a dedicated 240-volt charge unit (GM will even cover the costs of installing a simple 240-volt outlet in your garage). Either way, and most important, both are excellent electric cars made even better thanks to their shared interior, comfort and feature content upgrades (including the availability of Super Cruise for the EUV). They're so close together, including in price ($31,995 vs $33,995), we wonder why Chevy bothered revising and keeping around the Bolt EV at all. The EUV has considerably more backseat space, a vaguely more SUV-ish shape, subtle styling differences and eight fewer miles of range. We're grouping the revised Bolt EV and the new-for-2022 Bolt EUV together here because, just in case the pictures above aren't illustrative enough, they're basically the same car. Best electric cars under $35,000 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV Why it stands out: Two body styles to choose from compelling to drive roomy back seat in EUVĬould be better: Limited cargo space in both Read our Chevy Bolt Review Note that all base prices include destination charges unless otherwise noted, but not tax incentives, fuel savings or other discounts some EV makers bake into advertised prices. We look forward to testing them all as soon as possible - not to mention more expensive upcoming offerings like the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV and Chevrolet Silverado EV.įor now, though, these are the electric cars and SUVs that earn our top recommendation based on our testing: Best EVs Under $35,000 | Best EVs Under $50,000 | Best EVs Over $50,000 Thankfully, many of the new and/or upcoming EVs are of the more affordable(ish) variety, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 that we've had the chance to drive, plus the future vehicles like the Chevrolet Equinox EV. We have broken our recommendations down alphabetically and within price segments, because obviously, as great as a Porsche Taycan, Mercedes EQS, Hummer EV and Rivian R1T are, only a tiny fraction of car buyers can afford them. There are so many electric cars, SUVs and even trucks on the horizon that it's only a matter of time before we get a chance to drive something great enough to be included on this list of best EVs (and to supplant one of the current choices). Like our planet's endangered climate, this list is subject to change. Best Electric Cars and SUVs for 2023 Our updated list featuring the latest new EVs, pros and cons for each, and links to reviews
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