6 best electric cars that are totally worth the money

As per a recent study, by driving electric cars and SUVs, owners can save about $1,000 on average every year. This is because these vehicles are much cheaper in the long run due to massive savings on fuel, which keeps becoming increasingly expensive over time. Additionally, electric vehicles are also incredibly affordable, convenient, and easy to maintain. Here are some electric cars that offer the best bang for the buck:

Chevrolet Bolt EV
The Chevrolet Bolt is an extremely affordable and practical electric hatchback with a punchy engine that produces 200 horsepower. This can propel this little car from 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 6.5 seconds. More importantly, the car can cover about 259 miles on a single charge. Priced at $26,595, the Bolt comes with a host of safety equipment like front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, Chevy Safety Assist, automatic emergency braking, distance indicator for a vehicle the driver may be following, auto high beams that adjust to traffic conditions, and lane keep assist system. Buyers also get conveniences such as a built-in 10.2-inch tablet with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration and a dedicated mobile app to inform users about the car’s battery status.

Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf, like the Bolt, has a frugal electric motor that produces 214 horsepower and gives the car a respectable top speed of 106 mph (on the SV Plus variant). Buyers can choose from two variants: the S and SV Plus. While the S offers a range of 149 miles on a full charge, the SV Plus comes with a more impressive 212-mile range. In terms of value, the car has features like an 8-inch infotainment system with built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), airbags, a six-speaker audio system, and remote charging activation. The last feature lets owners turn on the air-conditioning remotely in their Leaf EV. All these aspects make the Nissan Leaf one of the most economical and reliable electric cars one can buy today. What’s more? The EV is reasonably priced at $$27,800.

Tesla Model Y
Any list of top electric vehicles is incomplete without a Tesla on it. The Model Y proves that cars that offer the “best value” do not need to be the cheapest option. Instead, they can be loaded with features and provide the best buying and owning experience. The Model Y is a luxury electric SUV that offers a range of 303 to 326 miles on a single charge. The Model Y’s engine can generate 384 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque. All that power can take the car from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds and deliver a top speed of 135 mph. On the inside, this five-seater has arguably the best infotainment system that drivers can access through a large touchscreen system on the dashboard. Its fun-to-drive nature and a large number of features and safety equipment make this electric car a great option. The Tesla Model Y is priced at $67,190.

Ford F-150 Lightning
The F-150 Lightning merges the practicality and modernity of electric vehicles with a big, old-school pickup truck. While the vehicle retains its characteristic design and rugged off-road ability, it has an electric motor producing 426 horsepower and a monumental 775 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the F-150 Lightning can cover 332 miles on a full charge. The truck also retains its flexible folding rear seats and towing capabilities. On top of that, it offers key features such as lane keep assist, multiple airbags, adaptive headlamps, traction control, and stability control. Other key conveniences like heated mirrors, a six-speaker audio system, a 12-inch infotainment screen, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity make it a value-for-money option priced at $55,974 to $96,874.

Volkswagen ID.4
The ID.4 is an electric SUV available at a starting price of $40,723. Its roomy interiors, functionality, and premium comfort make the SUV worth the price. This electric car has a slightly smaller battery than its predecessor, so it has a single-charge range of 208 miles, compared to the 275 mile-range of the older model. Nevertheless, the ID.4 has a spacious, high-quality cabin and a long list of advanced features. Buyers get pedestrian detection, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, curve adaptive headlamps, an around-view camera, and a power trunk/liftgate, making the ID.4 one of the best electric SUVs of 2023.

Kia Niro EV
Kia’s Niro EV is a trendy crossover SUV that can cover 280 miles on a single charge. Its price range, between $39,550 and $44,550, is steep for a crossover SUV. However, the Nero makes up for the pricing with its long list of standard features, including driver attention alert, a pre-and post-collision safety system, stability, lane following assist, a blind-spot collision warning system, and rear cross-traffic avoidance assist system. One also gets features like standard ABS, airbags, and traction control.

All the vehicle prices listed in this article are subject to change. Apart from these six EVs, other incredible electric cars and electric SUVs for 2023 are the Hyundai Kona Electric, Rivian R1S, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and the Mini Hardtop 2 Door.