The 8 cheapest electric cars with at least 250 miles of range

Tim LevinSep 5, 2022, 20:34 IST

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro promises 275 miles of range.Volkswagen

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.

Electric cars are taking the world by storm. But lots of buyers are still turned off by their limited driving range when compared with gas-powered cars.

Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition.Ford

Sure, the new Air sedan from electric-car startup Lucid can travel 520 miles on a full charge of its battery, but it costs $169,000.

Lucid Motors

Likewise, a Tesla Model S can go over 400 miles, but it'll set you back a cool six figures as well.

Tesla Model S.Tesla

In short, if you want the absolute best driving range on the market, it ain't gonna come cheap.

The interior of the 2021 Tesla Model S sedan.Tesla

Still, electric cars are getting more affordable and ranges are increasing across the market. Today there are several battery-powered models that offer solid driving range and don't cost as much as a house.

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5.Tim Levin/Insider

Still, electric cars are getting more affordable and ranges are increasing across the market. Today there are several battery-powered models that offer solid driving range and don't cost as much as a house.

Below we've identified eight new models that can travel more than 250 miles on a fully charged battery (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) and carry a retail price below $50,000, less than most EVs.

The 2022 Polestar 2.Tim Levin/Insider

Below we've identified eight new models that can travel more than 250 miles on a fully charged battery (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) and carry a retail price below $50,000, less than most EVs.

1. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV.Chevrolet

2. 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric.Hyundai

3. 2023 Toyota BZ4X

The Toyota BZ4X electric SUV.Toyota

4. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro

The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4.Volkswagen

5. 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE

The Hyundai Ioniq 5.Hyundai

6. 2022 Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3.Tesla

7. 2022 Kia EV6

The Kia EV6.Kia

8. 2023 Polestar 2

The Polestar 2.Polestar

Honorable Mention: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.Chevrolet

Honorable Mention: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select

2022 Mustang Mach-EFord

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The 8 cheapest electric cars with at least 250 miles of range

Electric cars are taking the world by storm. But lots of buyers are still turned off by their limited driving range when compared with gas-powered cars.

Sure, the new Air sedan from electric-car startup Lucid can travel 520 miles on a full charge of its battery, but it costs $169,000.

Likewise, a Tesla Model S can go over 400 miles, but it'll set you back a cool six figures as well.

In short, if you want the absolute best driving range on the market, it ain't gonna come cheap.

Still, electric cars are getting more affordable and ranges are increasing across the market. Today there are several battery-powered models that offer solid driving range and don't cost as much as a house.

Below we've identified eight new models that can travel more than 250 miles on a fully charged battery (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) and carry a retail price below $50,000, less than most EVs.

1. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2. 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

3. 2023 Toyota BZ4X

4. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro

5. 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE

6. 2022 Tesla Model 3

7. 2022 Kia EV6

8. 2023 Polestar 2

Honorable Mention: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Honorable Mention: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select