List · November 2026
Electric cars under $30,000
3 EVs on sale in the US start below $30,000 before destination (November 2026). Most other cars in this price range are used.
| Rank | Model | Body | Starting MSRP | EPA range | Battery | Fast charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Bolt | Hatchback | $27,600 | 262 mi · winter ~183 mi | 65 kWh | 25 min |
| 2 | Kia EV3 | SUV | $29,890 | 221 mi · winter ~155 mi | 81.4 kWh | 29 min |
| 3 | Nissan Leaf | Hatchback | $29,990 | 303 mi · winter ~212 mi | 75 kWh | 35 min |
What kW, kWh, MPGe and NACS mean
Paying monthly? See current EV lease deals or estimate a lease payment.
Common questions
How many new EVs cost less than $30,000?
3 models on sale in the US start below $30,000 before destination, from the Chevrolet Bolt at $27,600.
Is there still a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars?
No. The $7,500 new clean vehicle credit ended for cars acquired after September 30, 2025. The IRS counts a car as acquired on the day you sign a binding written contract and make a payment, so only buyers who did both by that date can still claim it. The $4,000 used EV credit and the commercial credit behind lease deals ended the same day.
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