The most affordable electric cars with over 400 miles of range? Well, affordable here is a bit of a stretch. However, this list ranks high-range EVs from most affordable to least, so we’re sticking to the format used in our recent series on affordable electric cars.
We’ve already covered the most affordable electric cars for 2026 overall. We’ve even listed the most affordable electric cars with 250 miles of range or more. Most recently, our most affordable electric car series has continued with models that have at least 300 miles of range, so now it’s time to move on to the limited number of EVs that really go the distance, with 400 miles of range per charge or more.
Among this list of affordable electric cars with more than 400 miles of range, you’ll notice many different types of vehicles. There are sedans like the Lucid Air, SUVs like the Rivian R1S, full-size pickup trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, and even massive luxury SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade IQL. This list of affordable electric cars features mostly premium, high-end makes and models. However, there’s a true work truck among this list, too. It’s the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV5WT. And, as far as trucks go, it’s actually quite affordable.
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The BMW iX3. (Source: BMW)
1. 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Pricing with destination fees included: $62,850
- Range: 434 miles
- Battery Capacity: 112.2 kWh
- Wheel Size: 20 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
The 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive, along with the upcoming Volvo EX60 P12, is likely to be one of the two most affordable electric cars. However, without full details on the Volvo EX60 yet, we rank the BMW iX3 #1 on our list of the most affordable electric cars with more than 400 miles of range. Affordable electric cars topped by a BMW? Yes, you read that right.
Upcoming Affordable Electric Cars With Over 400 Miles Of Range Worth Mentioning
2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive – 440 miles of range and likely priced under $60,000. Expected launch in 2027
2026 Chevy Silverado EV (Image Credit: Chevrolet)
2. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV5WT (11.5 kW)
- Pricing with destination fees included: $68,795
- Range: 424 miles
- Battery Capacity: 170 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
The WT versions of the Silverado are work trucks. They omit many features to keep prices low and are designed for work duties.
Additional Versions Worth Mentioning
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV 8WT MR (11.5 kW)
- Pricing with destination fees included: $76,795
- Range: 493 miles
- Battery Capacity: 205 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT ER (11.5 kW)
- Pricing with destination fees included: $71,695
- Range: 410 miles
- Battery Capacity: 170 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss ER (11.5 kW)
- Pricing with destination fees included: $72,595
- Range: 410 miles
- Battery Capacity: 170 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
Range notes for the Silverado EV:
- SR = Standard Range (14 modules, 475 V)
- ER = Extended Range (20 modules, 670 V)
- MR = Max Range (24 modules, 800 V)
There are a few more versions of the Silverado EV that go over 400 miles and cost less than $100,000. Check out the automaker’s website to see all the available models.
The 2026 Lucid Air. (source: Lucid)
3. 2026 Lucid Air Pure
- Pricing with destination fees included: $72,400
- Range: 420 miles
- Battery Capacity: 84 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
Additional Versions Worth Mentioning
2026 Lucid Air Touring AWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $81,400
- Range: 431 miles
- Battery Capacity: 92 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
Additional versions of the Lucid Air with over 400 miles of range are available, but are priced over $100,000. The longest-range version, the Grand Air Touring with 19-inch wheels and an 117-kWh battery pack, has 512 miles of range, the highest of any EV.
2026 GMC Sierra EV (Image Credit: GMC)
4. 2026 GMC Sierra EV
2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation ER (11kW)
- Pricing with destination fees included: $73,195
- Range: 410 miles
- Battery Capacity: 170 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
Additional Versions Worth Mentioning
2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation ER
- Pricing with destination fees included: $88,885
- Range: 420 miles
- Battery Capacity: 170 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
Range notes for the Sierra EV:
- SR = Standard Range (14 modules, 475 V)
- ER = Extended Range (20 modules, 670 V)
- MR = Max Range (24 modules, 800 V)
There are three additional versions of the Sierra EV: AT4 MR, Denali ER, and Denali MR. They range in price from $80,495 to $101,195 and go either 410 miles (ER) or 478 miles (MR) on a single charge.
Rivian R1T
5. 2026 Rivian R1T
- Pricing with destination fees included: $88,885
- Range: 420 miles
- Battery Capacity: 140 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
Additional Version Worth Mentioning
2026 Rivian R1T Performance Dual Max AWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $93,885
- Range: 420 miles
- Battery Capacity: 140 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
Rivian R1S Quad Launch Edition (source: Rivian)
6. 2026 Rivian R1S
- Pricing with destination fees included: $92,885
- Range: 410 miles
- Battery Capacity: 140 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
Additional Version Worth Mentioning
2026 Rivian R1S Performance Dual Max AWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $97,885
- Range: 410 miles
- Battery Capacity: 140 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
Tesla Model S (Image credit: Tesla)
7. 2026 Tesla Model S
- Pricing with destination fees included: $96,630
- Range: 410 miles
- Battery Capacity: ~100 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
We should note that this vehicle is likely available in inventory, but no new orders are being accepted at this time due to the discontinuation of the Model S.
The 2025 Lucid Gravity at a Tesla Supercharger. (Source: Lucid)
8. 2027 Lucid Gravity GT
2027 Lucid Gravity GT
- Pricing with destination fees included: $100,750
- Range: 450 miles
- Battery Capacity: 123 kWh
- Wheel Size: 21 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
Lucid Gravity Fast Charging Analysis
Lucid Gravity 70-MPH Range Test
Additional Versions Worth Mentioning
2027 Lucid Gravity GT (7-seat)
- Pricing with destination fees included: $103,650
- Range: 437 miles
- Battery Capacity: 123 kWh
- Wheel Size: 20 inches front, 21 inches rear
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
2027 Lucid Gravity GT
- Pricing with destination fees included: $100,750
- Range: 407 miles
- Battery Capacity: 123 kWh
- Wheel Size: 21 inches front, 22 inches rear
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
2027 Lucid Gravity GT
- Pricing with destination fees included: $104,250
- Range: 407 miles
- Battery Capacity: 123 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches front, 23 inches rear
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. (source: Cadillac)
9. 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury
- Pricing with destination fees included: $129,795
- Range: 465 miles
- Battery Capacity: 205 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
Additional Versions Worth Mentioning
There are three additional versions of the Escalade IQ: Sport, Sport 2, and Premium Luxury, all with 465 miles of range, a 205-kWh battery, and priced above $130,000, topping out at $150,595
Cadillac Escalade IQ 70-MPH Range Test
Cadillac Escalade Goes 600 Miles in 60-MPH Range Test
Cadillac IQL (Image Credit: Cadillac)
10. 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Luxury
- Pricing with destination fees included: $132,795
- Range: 460 miles
- Battery Capacity: 205 kWh
- Wheel Size: 22 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772, DC: CCS1
Additional Versions Worth Mentioning
There are three additional versions of the Escalade IQ: Sport, Sport 2, and Premium Luxury, all with 460 miles of range, a 205-kWh battery, and priced above $133,000, topping out at $153,395
The Volvo EX60. (source: Volvo)
2027 Volvo EX60 P12
- Pricing with destination fees included: “Well equipped from $60,000.”
- Range: ~ 400 miles
- Battery Capacity: 117 kWh
- Wheel Size: 20 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
Full pricing and range details have yet to be released for this vehicle, but we’re including some guesstimates and think it’s worth mentioning here since it’s expected to be among the most affordable electric cars with 400 miles of range or more. “Well equipped from $60,000” is what Volvo says in terms of pricing, which means a base model would like be quite a bit less. If so, and if the base version goes over 400 miles, then this Volvo might shoot to the top of our list of most affordable electric cars with more than 400 miles of range.
