Top 10 Most Affordable Electric Vehicles You Can Buy Today

With a wider variety of EVs hitting the road; we pick ten that excel in performance, range, design, and offer maximum bang for the buck.

Electric vehicles have reached an undeniably exciting moment. Looking at the cars and trucks that populate the EV and hybrid market it is clear how far we have come from the first Prius’ of the late 1990s. In recent years we have seen the evolution of an industry. And that means that we have the power of choice and options.

Automakers behind the most interesting and thrilling rides have also changed. Some of the hottest rides are coming from pioneering newbies as well as automotive icons. Of course, as the technology upgrades, so does the price tag. But given the competitive market, there are many solid and affordable electric vehicles. We chose 10 EVs that represent the varied market and cost the least.

10) 2021 Polestar 2 

Polestar is a bit of a wildcard but has stepped up to new levels. Polestar all-electric design and philosophy–much like Tesla–was formed by thinking non-traditionally. Initially a division of Volvo, Polestar now operates independently under the Volvo umbrella. And that price tag also pushes the limits of affordability.

But here’s the thing: Polestar makes electric sexy, smooth, and driver-focused. And the Polestar 2 is able to be many things to many people. Not quite a crossover, and yet more luxury than we’d expect in the dynamic sedan. It rides on Volvo’s excellent Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. Polestar 2 has excellent safety ratings, and its two electric motors (rear and front axle) produce 408 hp, 487 ft-lb torque, 233 to 292 miles range. This is a proper Tesla alternative with performance and style. Unfortunately, that also starts at about $60,000.