This list of the most affordable electric cars focuses firstly on pricing and secondly on range. There are a bunch of affordable electric cars available today. That wasn’t the case a few years ago, but the focus on making affordable electric cars has taken center stage recently.
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It’s not just affordability, though. Most of the cars on our affordable electric cars list offer adequate range, some even go over 300 miles per charge. For this list, we’ve limited choices to cars with at least 200 miles of range. This means we’ve excluded the Fiat 500e, which is priced at $35,700 plus destination fees but offers only 149 miles of range, which we feel is inadequate for most US drivers. It would’ve placed fourth on this list if it had 200-plus miles of range.
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All pricing includes the manufacturer’s suggested retail price plus destination charges. Not all of the listed vehicles have a 2026 Model Year availability, but can still be bought new as 2025 Model Year vehicles. The list goes from the most affordable electric cars to the least, starting with the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt as a standout for affordability. We’ve listed pricing, range, battery capacity, and wheel size (larger wheels can significantly reduce range).
Without further ado, let’s begin…
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2027 Chevrolet Bolt (Image credit: Chevrolet)
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
- Pricing with destination fees included: $28,995
- Range: 262 miles
- Battery Capacity: 65 kWh
- Wheel Size: 17 inches
The all-new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the most affordable electric car on sale in the U.S. right now. Its 262-mile range is adequate for most drivers, and its crossover styling is appealing. Its bargain basement price is hard to pass up. However, it’s only being offered this year and next year before exiting production once again in mid-2027. Read more about the new 2027 Bolt EV here.
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2026 Nissan Leaf (Source: Nissan)
2026 Nissan Leaf
- Pricing with destination fees included: $31,485
- Range: 303 miles
- Battery Capacity: 75 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF EV is one of the most affordable electric cars on sale today. It would’ve been even more affordable had Nissan not canceled the smaller battery version. With 303 miles of range and ample interior room, the 2026 LEAF is a standout at a price of just over $31,000. The original Nissan LEAF was one of the most affordable electric cars, and this new version continues that tradition.
Hyundai Kona Electric (Image Credit: Hyundai)
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric SE
- Pricing with destination fees included: $34,270
- Range: 200 miles
- Battery Capacity: 48.6 kWh
- Wheel Size: 17 inches
Hyundai also offers the Kona Electric with a bigger battery that has 261 miles of range. Its price, including destination fees, is $38,270
We should note that there’s no official 2026 Model Year Kona Electric, but it may return in 2027. However, dealerships still have 2025 units in stock.
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2026 Toyota bZ (Source: Toyota)
2026 Toyota bZ
- Pricing with destination fees included: $36,350
- Range: 236 miles
- Battery Capacity: 57.7 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
For 2026, the Toyota bZ gets a slight name change/ However, the bigger news is that it offers slightly more range, better fast-charging capabilities, and some tweaked styling.
There’s a larger-battery version called the 2026 Toyota bZ XLE FWD Plus. It has 314 miles of range and is priced at $39350. It comes with 18-inch wheels.
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted (Source: Subaru)
2026 Subaru Uncharted
2026 Subaru Uncharted Premium FWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $36,445
- Range: 308 miles
- Battery Capacity: 74.7 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an all-new subcompact electric SUV. It offers AWD and boasts an impressive 308-mile range. It’s Subaru’s strongest offering yet in the electric car category.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Image credit: Hyundai)
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range RWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $36,600
- Range: 245 miles
- Battery Capacity: 63 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
The Hyundai IONIQ 5’s unique styling still makes it stand out. It offers ample interior space, fast charging, and 245 miles of range.
If you need more range, there’s a bigger battery version (84kWh) that goes 318 miles on a single charge and starts at $39,100.
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV 1LT. (Source: Chevrolet)
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT1 FWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $36,795
- Range: 319 miles
- Battery Capacity: 85 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
The 2026 Chevy Equinox knocks it out of the park in terms of range with an EPA rating of 319 miles. It’s not a fancy car, but it goes the distance and is fairly priced at $36,795.
The 2026 Toyota C-HR. (Source: Toyota)
2026 Toyota C-HR
- Pricing with destination fees included: $38,450
- Range: 287 miles
- Battery Capacity: 67 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
The C-HR looks sporty, and it has ample range. However, it’s been criticized a bit for poor handling. Being a Toyota, though, expect it to be a reliable everyday car.
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium (Image credit: Tesla)
2026 Tesla Model 3
- Pricing with destination fees included: $38,630
- Range: 321 miles
- Battery Capacity: Slightly under 70 kWh, though Tesla doesn’t mention the actual capacity
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
When we think of Tesla, we don’t think of affordable electric cars, primarily because Teslas are a bit more premium than standard offerings. However, with the base version of the Model 3, Tesla makes this top 10 list. Its 321-mile range is higher than that of any other vehicle listed here, and its $38,360 price places it ninth on our list. The Model 3 is still the original electric sedan, and even though it’s getting old now, its constant OTA updates keep it relevant and ahead of most of the competition. Though not among the most affordable electric cars, the Model 3’s premium positioning is rare on this list and worth mentioning.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Source: Hyundai)
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range RWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $39,000
- Range: 240 miles
- Battery Capacity: 53 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
Coming in at number 10 on our list is the IONIQ 6. Though technically not offered as a 2026 model-year vehicle, the 2025 IONIQ 6 is still available on dealer lots. It has 240 miles of range and checks in at $39,000.
