The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro promises 275 miles of range.
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In the budding market for electric cars, range is king. But generally more range means a higher MSRP.
We’ve gathered the electric cars that offer the most range for the lowest price.
All the models listed below offer at least 250 miles of driving range for less than $50,000.
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Chevrolet
Price: $25,600
EPA Range: 259 miles
After unveiling a redesigned Bolt EV for 2022, Chevy announced a massive price cut for 2023. The Bolt EV will probably be the cheapest 2023-model-year electric car in the country.
Hyundai
Price: $34,000
EPA Range: 258 miles
Hyundai revamped the Kona Electric with a more modern look for 2022 and dropped its price by a few thousand dollars. It’s one of the lowest-priced electric models on the market and doesn’t sacrifice range like some other cheap EVs.
Toyota
Price: $42,000
EPA Range: 252 miles
Toyota’s rollout of its first modern electric car has been bumpy to say the least. It’s had to recall the couple hundred BZ4X SUVs sold so far. But on paper the SUV hangs with rivals from Hyundai, Ford, and Volkswagen.
Volkswagen
Price: $42,495
EPA Range: 275 miles
Launched in 2021, Volkswagen’s first electric SUV brings the heat with 275 miles of range in the Pro trim. In testing, we found the ID.4 to be familiar and accessible, making it a great option for buyers on the fence about going electric.
Hyundai
Price: $44,000
EPA Range: 303 miles
Launched as a 2022 model, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has quickly become one of the best-selling electric models alongside Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. It’s no wonder given the Ioniq 5’s ultra-fast charging ability, quirky looks, and healthy range.
Tesla
Price: $46,990
EPA Range: 272 miles
Tesla has been by far the biggest purveyor of electric cars for years and it largely has the ultra-popular Model 3 to thank for that. Shell out some extra cash for the Model 3 Long Range — which is currently sold out until 2023 — and you’ll get around 350 miles of driving range.
Kia
Price: $47,500
EPA Range: 310 miles
The EV6 shares a lot with the Ioniq 5 from its sister brand, including the ability to travel a solid 300 miles between fill-ups. If you’re choosing between the two models, consider that the Kia is more exciting to drive, while the Hyundai has more minimalist interior.
Polestar
Price: $48,400
EPA Range: 270 miles
You probably haven’t heard of Polestar, and it’s amazing the brand has kept such a low profile despite selling such an excellent EV. The Polestar 2 brings chiseled styling, a minimalist interior, and a crisp touchscreen running a Google operating system.
Chevrolet
Price: $27,200
EPA Range: 247 miles
Chevrolet’s new-for-2022 small SUV just barely misses the official cut for this list with 247 miles of range. But EPA estimates aren’t exact, so it’s fully possible Bolt EUV owners will experience more than 250 miles of range in certain situations.
Ford
Price: $46,895
EPA Range: 247 miles
This is another model that’s so close to a 250-mile rating that we had to include it anyway. Ford’s hot EV is sold out for 2022, but it’s taking orders for 2023 models. You can get one with more than 300 miles of range if you choose the pricier California Route 1 trim.