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Best Electric Cars in 2024

2024 Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 / Credit: Tesla

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Aside from being better for the environment, fully electric cars offer instant torque, impressive acceleration, and quiet operation. You’ll never have to visit a gas station again since you can plug in your car at home or office. Electric cars are exponentially more efficient than gas cars and much cheaper to fuel. In many cases, you’ll save money on maintenance since electric cars have fewer moving parts than gas cars and virtually no fluids to change. As the choices grow in the electric car market, it’s more important than ever to understand how to choose the best electric car for your needs. That’s why Carfax created our Electric Car Rankings. (Related: Luxury Electric Cars)

Some vehicles on this list may be from a previous model year, but they are still available as new models. Sometimes automakers are slow to update specs and pricing. Other times they may be redesigning a model or have excess inventory.

How We Ranked These Electric Cars


1. 2024 Tesla Model 3

2024 Tesla Model 3
2024 Tesla Model 3 / Credit: Tesla
  • Price: $38,990
  • Range: 272-358 miles
  • What We Like: Sedan practicality with supercar speed, modern interior, good price
  • What We Don’t: Handling doesn’t match acceleration

The Model 3 is one of the best-selling EVs across the globe, and for good reason. It’s well-priced, delivers lively acceleration, lots of cargo space, and a modern, roomy interior. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is standard, though dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) is available. Though the base model is no slouch, choosing the dual-motor AWD model makes the Model 3 sports car fast and gives it an impressive 341-mile range.

Nearly every feature in the Model 3 is controlled via the sedan’s large 15.4-inch touch screen. It doesn’t offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration, but it does offer maps, live traffic visualization, in-car internet, music, media, games, and more.

Shopping for a Used Model 3?

For 2024, Tesla gave the Model 3 its first major redesign since its debut in 2017. Models made from 2017 to 2023 won’t look as sleek or be as quiet on the road as models from 2024 and later, but available features and overall performance should be similar.


2. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 / Credit: Hyundai
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 / Credit: Hyundai
  • Price: $42,450
  • Range: 361 miles
  • What We Like: Great range; sleek design
  • What We Don’t: Pricey for a Hyundai

The Ioniq 6 has a wind-cheating exterior that makes this electric sedan a head-turner and aids in boosting driving range. Based on the platform used in the Ioniq 5 SUV, the Ioniq 6 is available with a single or dual electric motor arrangement in RWD or AWD. Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 will deliver up to 361 miles of range on a full charge. That’s on par with the Tesla Model 3, an EV squarely in the crosshairs of the Ioniq 6. The airy and futuristic cabin of the Ioniq 6 pairs a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. 

Shopping for a Used Hyundai Ioniq?

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 was an all-new model for 2023, but the versatile Ioniq 5 has been on the market since 2022. It offers over 300 miles of range (2023 Long Range trim) and has DC fast-charging capability.


3. 2024 Nissan Leaf

2023 Nissan Leaf
2024 Nissan Leaf / Credit: Nissan
  • Price: $28,140
  • Range: 149-212 miles
  • What We Like: Cheap
  • What We Don’t: Not as upscale as most EVs; below-average range

Nissan is a pioneer in the electric car segment, debuting the Leaf in 2011. In 2019, Nissan started offering the Leaf Plus, which has more power and extended range.

Lower pricing helps the Leaf compensate for the fact that most rivals have more range and better driving dynamics. If you stick with the standard Leaf, you’ll only have 149 miles of range and 147 horsepower. The Leaf is spacious and comfortable, but its interior lacks the modern look and premium materials in other EVs and cars with similar price tags.

Shopping for a Used Leaf?

The Nissan Leaf got a styling refresh for 2023, but its basic design has been the same for years.


4. 2024 Tesla Model Y

2020 Tesla Model Y / Photo Credit: Tesla
2024 Tesla Model Y / Credit: Tesla
  • Price: $43,990
  • Range: 279-330 miles
  • What We Like: Powerful and high-tech
  • What We Don’t: Not much

The Model Y boasts a lot of range, lively acceleration, athletic handling, and an upscale cabin with plenty of space for five passengers. The Model Y also has more cargo space than most rival electric SUVs.

The Model Y’s large touchscreen controls most of the car’s features. It doesn’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, but it does have its own built-in maps, navigation, internet, Spotify, Netflix, games, and more.

Like all Tesla vehicles, the Model Y charges rapidly and has access to the Tesla Supercharger network, with locations strategically located around the country. AWD comes standard, as do automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring.

Shopping for a Used Model Y?

The Model Y came to market in 2020 and hasn’t changed much since.


5. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV / Credit: Chevrolet
  • Price: $27,800
  • Range: 247 miles
  • What We Like: Fantastic price
  • What We Don’t: Some rivals have longer range

The Chevrolet Bolt EUV (Electric Utility Vehicle) is based on the Bolt EV hatchback. The Bolt EUV is a practical SUV with a commanding driving position, plenty of head and legroom, good driving dynamics, and solid electric range. It is a terrific value and provides modern, easy-to-use technology. It has great low-end acceleration, as well.

The Bolt EUV is just as wide as its Bolt EV counterpart, but it is 7 inches longer and sits one inch taller. Still, it only provides a few more square inches of cargo space.

Shopping for a Used Bolt EUV?

The Chevrolet Bolt EUV was an all-new model in 2022. The 2023 model year was the Bolt EUV’s last.


6. 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric / Credit: Hyundai
  • Price: $32,675
  • Range: 200-261 miles
  • What We Like: Comfortable, decent range with optional powertrain
  • What We Don’t: Base powertrain could use more power and range

The Hyundai Kona Electric is a dynamic and modern subcompact SUV with an upscale cockpit outfitted with easy-to-use tech features. It’s equipped with a sleek dual 12.3-inch display screen behind one piece of glass. The Kona has a comfortable front seat and a decent rear seat and cargo space.

Two powertrains are available: a 133-horsepower system with 200 miles of range and a 201-horsepower system with 261 miles of range. Both have a single motor driving the front wheels. The base powertrain has weak acceleration and limited range, so we’d recommend upgrading to the 201-horsepower version, if possible. The Kona Electric is available in three trims: the base SE, the nicer SEL, and the top-of-the-line Limited.

Shopping for a Used Kona Electric?

The Kona Electric was introduced as an all-new model in 2019. It was restyled for the 2022 model year and completely redesigned for 2024.


7. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 / Credit: Hyundai
  • Price: $41,650
  • Range: 269-303 miles
  • What We Like: Great range
  • What We Don’t: Pricey for a Hyundai

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric crossover and the second electric vehicle in the Ioniq lineup, following the discontinued Ioniq EV hatchback. Where the Ioniq EV was a modest hatchback, the Ioniq 5 is a bold styling statement. Its proportions and clean lines hide the vehicle’s true size. The Ioniq 5 provides solid cargo space and incredible passenger space.

The clean design of the exterior carries into the interior, where the lack of a conventional driveline opens up the center area below the dash. The large dual-screen digital dash may look futuristic, but it is easier to use than Tesla’s all-screen/no-buttons approach. That said, the unique shifter design has a bit of a learning curve.

The Ioniq 5 can be had with RWD or AWD. The AWD model provides inspired acceleration and dialed-in handling. The Ioniq 5 is pricier than other vehicles on this list, and the Limited trim has a luxury-level price tag.

Shopping for a Used Hyundai Ioniq 5?

The Ioniq 5 was all-new for 2022 and heads into 2024 unchanged.


8. 2024 Kia EV9

2024 Kia EV9
2024 Kia EV9 / Credit: Kia
  • Price: $54,900
  • Range: 270-304 miles
  • What We Like: Lots of space for the price, decent range, one of the few 3-row EVs on the market
  • What We Don’t: Only 215 horsepower in base trim

The Kia EV9 is one of the few 3-row electric SUVs on the market, particularly in its price range. EV shoppers will get a great deal of interior space for their money. The cabin is attractive, with room for 6 or 7 passengers, depending on configuration. A pair of 12.3-inch screens anchor the infotainment system.

There are three powertrains to choose from: a 215-horsepower, single-motor, RWD system with 230 miles of range, a second version of that system that drops horsepower to 201 but bumps range to 304, and a 379-horsepower, dual-motor, AWD system with 270 to 280 miles of range, depending on trim. The base motor is a bit weak for such a large vehicle, so we would recommend the AWD model, despite the drop in range.

The EV9 comes in five trims: the base Light RWD, the Light Long Range RWD, the nicer Wind AWD, the luxurious Land AWD, and the sporty GT-Line AWD.

Shopping for a Used EV9?

The EV9 is all new for 2024 so there aren’t many used models available.


9. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E / Credit: Ford
  • Price: $45,995
  • Range: 224-312 miles
  • What We Like: Great performance
  • What We Don’t: Gets expensive with upgrades

The Mach-E is an electric crossover with Mustang DNA. It provides swift acceleration, adept handling, and a smooth, quiet ride. Inside, you find a modern cabin with ample space for five adults, competitive cargo volume, and intuitive technology.

The Mach-E was designed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y, and it comes close to the Tesla’s performance specs. The Mach-E isn’t as quick, and it doesn’t have as much range, but it’s not far off.

The Mach-E is well-priced for what it is. However, once shoppers add AWD and other key features, it gets expensive.

Shopping for a Used Mustang Mach-E?

The Mach-E was introduced for the 2021 model year, and the design hasn’t changed since. For 2022, Ford added available BlueCruise hands-free driving capability.


10. 2024 Kia EV6

2024 Kia EV6 / Credit: Kia
  • Price: $42,600
  • Range: 230-310 miles
  • What We Like: Roomy; quick GT model
  • What We Don’t: Pricey

The Kia EV6 is an electric crossover with sharp styling, though its angular roof cuts in on usable cargo space and rear headroom. The front seats are spacious and comfortable, and the rear seats provide decent legroom. A hands-free power liftgate is available.

The EV6 has a long list of standard equipment, including wireless device charging and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The base setup features a single 167-hp electric motor powering the rear wheels. The upgraded setup features a larger battery and either a 225-hp motor at the rear wheels or a dual-motor setup with a combined 320 horsepower. The top-end GT trim makes over 576 horsepower! Low-end acceleration is swift, and the dual-motor setup provides extra grunt. No matter the setup, the EV6 provides lively, responsive handling.

Shopping for a Used EV6?

The EV6 was an all-new model in 2022. Kia added the GT model to the lineup for 2023.


11. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 / Photo Credit: Volkswagen
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 / Credit: Volkswagen
  • Price: $38,995
  • Range: 245-275 miles
  • What We Like: Bright and spacious cabin
  • What We Don’t: Not as fun to drive as rivals

The ID.4 has a spacious cabin that’s bright and accommodating. It has more cargo space than most electric SUVs but not as much as the Tesla Model X and Model Y. The ID.4 offers both a single-motor front-wheel drive (FWD) model and a dual-motor AWD model with more horsepower, though it’s not as much fun to drive as other EVs.

All ID.4 SUVs come standard with  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring. The ID.4 also comes with three years of free public fast-charging at Electrify America stations nationwide. Drivers can add 70 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

Shopping for a Used ID.4?

The VW ID.4 was all-new for 2021. These first-year models are mostly single-motor FWD models. The dual-motor AWD versions arrived later in the year.


12. 2024 Kia Niro EV

2023 Kia Niro EV
2024 Kia Niro EV / Credit: Kia
  • Price: $39,600
  • Range: 253 miles
  • What We Like: Solid all-around electric SUV
  • What We Don’t: Pricier than key competitors

The Niro EV is the Kona’s corporate cousin. It’s a bit roomier, but it is pricier and has less range. It features comfortable seats and decent cargo capacity, but taller adults may wish for more rear-seat legroom.

The Niro EV is quick off the line, but it’s less powerful than most electric SUVs. While it’s not a corner carver, the Niro EV handles well, is easy to maneuver, and provides a comfortable ride. It also has a well-equipped cabin. Standard features include a 10.3-inch infotainment screen and heated front seats.

Shopping for a Used Niro EV?

Kia redesigned the Niro EV for 2023. The previous version ran from 2019 to 2022.


13. 2023 Nissan Ariya

Nissan Ariya / Credit: Nissan
Nissan Ariya / Credit: Nissan
  • Price: $43,190
  • Range: 216-304 miles
  • What We Like: Like a nice Nissan Leaf
  • What We Don’t: Other SUVs are more upscale

Having been among the first to bring EVs into the mainstream with its Leaf hatchback, Nissan is adding the compact Ariya electric SUV to its roster for the 2023 model year. Variety is a plus point here, at least for EV shoppers who like a choice of battery packs, electric motors, and which wheels are powered. 

The Ariya is available in no less than six trim levels and offers two battery sizes, single or dual-electric motor powertrains, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD. A max of 304 miles of range is available, and the Ariya has a relatively affordable starting price. 

Shopping for a Used Ariya?

The Ariya is an all-new model, and as such, there are few used examples on the market. But the Nissan Leaf is one of the most affordable EVs on the market. It’s also one of the longest-running EV models.


14. 2024 Toyota bZ4X

2023 Toyota BZ4X / Credit: Toyota
2024 Toyota BZ4X / Credit: Toyota
  • Price: $43,070
  • Range: 222-252 miles
  • What We Like: Well-rounded Toyota SUV
  • What We Don’t: Less range and power than most EVs in its price range; challenging name

The bZ4X could push the right buttons for car shoppers intrigued by an EV but who don’t want to empty their bank account to afford one. The entry-level bZ4X has a single electric motor that sends 201 horsepower to the front wheels. AWD is optional and nudges output slightly to 215 horsepower.

Depending on the trim and which wheels are doing the driving, range varies from 222 to 252 miles on a full charge. The cabin has room for five and features a 12.3-inch touchscreen and large storage space beneath the center console. You might consider cross-shopping the bZ4X with the Solterra since the two were co-developed by Toyota and Subaru.

Shopping for a Used bZ4X?

The bZ4X was a brand-new model last year, but even so, there are a few pre-owned examples on the market.


15. 2023 Subaru Solterra

2023 Subaru Solterra / Credit: Subaru
2023 Subaru Solterra / Credit: Subaru
  • Price: $44,995
  • Range: 222-228 miles
  • What We Like: Well-rounded Subaru SUV
  • What We Don’t: Higher price and less range than most nearly identical Toyota bZ4X

True to the brand’s outdoorsy image, the Solterra is one of the few electric vehicles capable of tackling (modest) off-road adventures. This comes courtesy of the Solterra’s standard AWD, along with features like hill ascent and descent control and a handy 8.3 inches of ground clearance. 

Range is a below-average 228 miles on a full charge, and the Solterra is compatible with DC fast charging. The cabin is modern and quirky, with a variety of textures and a 12.3 touchscreen sprouting from the center of the dash.

Shopping for a Used Solterra?

The Solterra is new for the 2023 model year, but there are already some examples hitting the second market.


16. 2024 Mini Cooper Electric SE

2024 Mini Cooper SE / Photo Credit: Mini
  • Price: $30,900
  • Range: 114 miles
  • What We Like: Retro styling; agile handling; cheap
  • What We Don’t: Very low range

The Cooper SE is nearly identical to the iconic gas-powered Cooper Hardtop. It’s stylish, upscale, peppy, and athletic. The front seats are roomy and comfortable. The rear seats don’t offer much legroom, and there’s not much cargo space behind them.

The Cooper Electric Hardtop has been usurped as the least expensive EV available today. The Leaf is now cheaper, and the Mini’s base price jumped several thousand dollars. Mini justifies that with a new infotainment system and additional driver assistance features. However, it has less range than any current EV and doesn’t offer blind-spot monitoring or Android Auto. The Cooper SE is an OK value for people who don’t take long road trips often or those looking for a second car.

Shopping for a Used Mini Cooper Electric?

The Mini Cooper Electric was a brand-new model for 2020 and hasn’t changed much since.


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How We Ranked These Electric Cars

At Carfax, data and value drive our rankings. To determine the best electric cars, we looked at which vehicles offer the best performance and quality for the money. This ranking focuses on new models, but many of these vehicles have had similar designs for years. That means you can get a similar vehicle for less money on the used market.


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