#1 1
2027 Chevrolet BOLT
$28,995 starting MSRP · 262 mi EPA range · 120 MPGe
Starting at $28,995 — the #1 most affordable EV in America, with 262 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →Database / Best EVs / The cheapest electric cars you can buy
The cheapest electric cars you can buy
The cheapest way into an electric car keeps getting cheaper. Every price below was verified by hand from manufacturer and dealer sources — not scraped, not estimated. All 10 are fully electric, all on sale now. Updated October 2026.
#2 2
2027 Kia EV3
$29,890 starting MSRP · 321 mi EPA range · 116 MPGe
Starting at $29,890 — the #2 most affordable EV in America, with 321 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#3 3
2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990 starting MSRP · 303 mi EPA range · 121 MPGe
Starting at $29,990 — the #3 most affordable EV in America, with 303 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#4
2025 Hyundai Kona
$32,875 starting MSRP · 261 mi EPA range · 116 MPGe
Starting at $32,875 — the #4 most affordable EV in America, with 261 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#5
2026 Toyota bZ
$34,980 starting MSRP · 314 mi EPA range · 132 MPGe
Starting at $34,980 — the #5 most affordable EV in America, with 314 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#6
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
$34,995 starting MSRP · 319 mi EPA range · 108 MPGe · 1,500 lbs towing
Starting at $34,995 — the #6 most affordable EV in America, with 319 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#7
2027 Subaru Uncharted
$34,995 starting MSRP · 308 mi EPA range · 131 MPGe
Starting at $34,995 — the #7 most affordable EV in America, with 308 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#8
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
$35,250 starting MSRP · 318 mi EPA range · 112 MPGe
Starting at $35,250 — the #8 most affordable EV in America, with 318 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#9
2026 Fiat 500e
$35,700 starting MSRP · 149 mi EPA range · 115 MPGe
Starting at $35,700 — the #9 most affordable EV in America, with 149 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →#10
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990 starting MSRP · 363 mi EPA range · 137 MPGe
Starting at $36,990 — the #10 most affordable EV in America, with 363 miles of EPA range.
Full specs →How we rank
Every vehicle on this list is ranked by a single published number — price, EPA range, towing, or cargo — from the U.S. EPA dataset and hand-verified MSRPs. No sponsored placements, no pay-to-rank, ever. Methodology.
Questions, answered
What is the cheapest electric car in 2026?
By verified starting MSRP, the cheapest EVs on sale start under $35,000 before destination. Prices change with model-year turnover — the ranking above is current as of October 2026.
Are cheap EVs worth it?
For commuting and city driving, absolutely: even the cheapest EVs here deliver 200+ miles of EPA range, and electricity at $0.17/kWh costs a fraction of gas. Check the fuel-cost math on each vehicle page.
Do cheap EVs qualify for incentives?
The $7,500 federal credit ended September 30, 2025. But 17 states still offer their own incentives — check the 50-state finder for yours.
The EV deal sheet
One short email a month: the cheapest new EVs, price drops we verify, and the state incentives worth knowing. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Free forever. We never sell your email.Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination.