The Top 10 Electric Cars Available Now in the United States (Ranked)
#10 - Kia Niro EV
Kia’s first entry to the all electric vehicle market is the Kia Niro EV. Their crossover compact SUV comes with a starting price tag of around $39,000 and there are many exceptional lease offers available (total price of less than $11,000 over a three year lease). Its 53 cubic feet of total cargo room is much less than another crossover compact SUV (Tesla Model Y with 65 cubic feet of total cargo room) on this list. With a range of 239 and affordable leasing offers, the Kia Niro EV provides great value to its owners. As with all of the entries on this list, be sure to check your local area (state and electric companies) for rebates on electric vehicles and see if the car qualifies for the federal rebate (up to $7,500) offered on electric cars.
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#9 - Chevrolet Bolt
Not to be confused with the discontinued electric hybrid Chevrolet Volt (a car we previously owned and love), the Chevrolet Bolt is Chevy’s first foray into the fully electric vehicle market. At the time of this post, the Bolt’s discounted starting price sits at just under $30,000, the lowest price on this list. That price, combined with its 259 mile range, gives the Bolt considerable value. Due to its small size, this is a great option for a young driver, perhaps one going to college, that is interested in green technology and saving money on gas.
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#8 - Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai offers two fully electric vehicles, with their best offering being their subcompact crossover SUV, the Kona Electric. Boosting a range of 258 miles and a starting cost of just over $37,000, we give this car a slight edge over the smaller Chevy Volt. As with the Kia Niro and the Bolt, leasing can end up being a great deal for this car. Overall, very comparable to the Kia Niro but with about 20ish miles longer on the range.
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#7 - Audi e-tron
Audi’s first fully electric vehicle comes to us as the Audi e-tron. It’s a luxury compact crossover SUV, the first of many that you’ll find on this list. It offers many premium upgrades and sports a sleek look. While it’s a great first showing for the company, when compared to something like a Tesla Model Y, it falls short in almost every category. The price starts at around $66,000 and offers a range of 222 miles. With a price tag nearly double the three previous entries on this list and less range, what you’re paying for here is luxury features and brand recognition. It’s more expensive, has slightly less room, and the battery is less efficient when compared to the Tesla Model Y. But, if you’re an Audi loyalist, the e-tron still makes for a fun and nature friendly ride.
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#6 - Jaguar I-Pace
Starting at just under $70,000 is the luxury compact crossover SUV the Jaguar I-Pace. With a range of 234 miles, it’s very comparable to the Audi e-tron. In fact, it’s pretty comparable to the e-tron in many ways. It has luxury upgrades, sporty design, and sells for about the same price. We give a slight edge to the I-Pace for it’s faster 0-60 time and it’s overall build quality.
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#5 - Porsche Taycan
If you’re looking for traditional luxury paired with an all electric vehicle then the Porsche Taycan might be the car for you. Pricing starts at around $80,000 and goes as high as $185,000. The range on these models vary between 199 and 227 miles. The Taycan takes the things that Porsche fans love and combines it with electric efficiency. The “Turbo S” variation goes from 0-60 in 2.6 seconds, which is only surpassed (in the electric car market) by the high end “Plaid” Tesla variates. If you absolutely love the Porsche brand and are ready to go electric, the Taycan may be the ride for you.
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#4 - Tesla Model 3
Tesla further cemented their stranglehold of the electric car market when they delivered on their promise of making a version of the cars at a more affordable price. The Model 3 has a starting price of $38,000 and an all electric range of 263 miles. For a $9,000 upgrade you can get the long range battery that would increase your range to 353 miles. As with all the Tesla vehicles that we will be mentioning on this list, paint, wheel, and autopilot options are all available for additional charges. Thinking about buying a Tesla? Click here to use our referral code to get 1,000 free miles of supercharging!
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#3 - Tesla Model Y
If you love the Model 3 but need a vehicle with a little more room, then look no further than the Model Y. With a starting price of $42,000 and a range of 244 miles, this vehicle provides great value when considering it’s an all electric, compact crossover SUV. For $8,000 more, you can upgrade to the long range battery, upping the range to 326 miles. If I were to buy any electric vehicle right now, it would be this one. The added storage space and rear legroom make it worth the added cost when compared to the Model 3, especially if you regularly have passengers in the back seats. Thinking about buying a Tesla? Click here to use our referral code to get 1,000 free miles of supercharging!
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#2 - Tesla Model S
After Tesla produced their first car, the Roadster (aimed at high end, early adopters), they began creating the type of cars that they’re known for today. They started with the Model S, their luxury sedan. After its launch in 2012, the car won many awards, including the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Today, you can secure one with a range of 412 miles for $80,000. You can upgrade to the newest and most expensive (a whopping $140,000) Tesla available, the “Plaid +,” to get a range of 520 miles, a top speed of 200 MPH, and the capability to go 0-60 in less than 2 seconds. Thinking about buying a Tesla? Click here to use our referral code to get 1,000 free miles of supercharging!
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#1 - Tesla Model X
Topping our list of the top 10 electric vehicles available now in the United States is the Tesla Model X. With pricing starting around $90,000, this is Tesla’s most luxurious vehicle. It’s sleek, minimalist interior and falcon-wing doors make it seem like a car plucked from the future. Its long range model has a range that currently tops out at 360 miles and goes 0-60 in 3.8 seconds. The (way) more expensive “Plaid” version has a starting price at $113,000, a range of 340 miles, and can hit 60 MPH in 2.5 seconds. Thinking about buying a Tesla? Click here to use our referral code to get 1,000 free miles of supercharging!
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