List · November 2026
Electric cars under $50,000
24 EVs on sale in the US start below $50,000 before destination (November 2026). Upper trims of some cost more.
| 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 | 221–321 mi · winter ~155–225 mi | 81.4 kWh | 29 min |
| 3 | Nissan Leaf | Hatchback | $29,990 | 259–303 mi · winter ~181–212 mi | 75 kWh | 35 min |
| 4 | Toyota bZ | SUV | $34,980 | 236–314 mi · winter ~165–220 mi | 74.7 kWh | 30 min |
| 5 | Chevrolet Equinox EV | SUV | $34,995 | 307–319 mi · winter ~215–223 mi | 85 kWh | 150 kW |
| 6 | Subaru Uncharted | SUV | $34,995 | 273–308 mi · winter ~191–216 mi | 74.7 kWh | 28 min |
| 7 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | SUV | $35,250 | 245–318 mi · winter ~172–223 mi | 84 kWh | 20 min |
| 8 | Fiat 500e | Hatchback | $35,700 | 149 mi · winter ~104 mi | 42 kWh | 85 kW |
| 9 | Tesla Model 3 | Sedan | $36,990 | 321–363 mi · winter ~225–254 mi | Not confirmed | 250 kW |
| 10 | Toyota C-HR | SUV | $37,080 | 273–287 mi · winter ~191–201 mi | 74.7 kWh | 30 min |
| 11 | Kia EV6 | SUV | $37,900 | 237–319 mi · winter ~166–223 mi | 84 kWh | 20 min |
| 12 | Subaru Solterra | SUV | $38,495 | 278–288 mi · winter ~195–202 mi | 74.7 kWh | 28 min |
| 13 | Tesla Model Y | SUV | $39,990 | 294–357 mi · winter ~206–250 mi | Not confirmed | 250 kW |
| 14 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | SUV | $39,995 | 300–320 mi · winter ~210–224 mi | 91 kWh | Not confirmed |
| 15 | Subaru Trailseeker | SUV | $39,995 | 274–281 mi · winter ~192–197 mi | 74.7 kWh | 28 min |
| 16 | VinFast VF 8 | SUV | $40,400 | 224–256 mi · winter ~157–179 mi | 87.7 kWh | Not confirmed |
| 17 | Rivian R2 | SUV | $44,990 | Not confirmed | 87.9 kWh | 30 min |
| 18 | Chevrolet Blazer EV | SUV | $45,000 | 283–312 mi · winter ~198–218 mi | 85 kWh | 190 kW |
| 19 | MINI Countryman SE | SUV | $45,200 | 216 mi · winter ~151 mi | 64.7 kWh | 29 min |
| 20 | Toyota bZ Woodland | SUV | $45,380 | 260–281 mi · winter ~182–197 mi | 74.7 kWh | 30 min |
| 21 | Lexus RZ | SUV | $46,000 | 264–301 mi · winter ~185–211 mi | 76.96 kWh | 30 min |
| 22 | Genesis GV60 | SUV | $46,250 | 282–306 mi · winter ~197–214 mi | 84 kWh | 18 min |
| 23 | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Sedan | $47,950 | 374 mi · winter ~262 mi | 85 kWh | 22 min |
| 24 | Cadillac Optiq | SUV | $49,995 | 317 mi · winter ~222 mi | 85 kWh | 150 kW |
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 $50,000?
24 models on sale in the US start below $50,000 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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