Choice & Deals Are Out There
With more electric cars entering the market, there is greater choice available for the consumer. As technology develops, and newer, better options become available, there is now real value to be had in owning an electric car.
This list considers the Top 10 Best Value battery electric cars that are on the market right now–based on the publicly announced lease prices, along with the range you get at the price. All the lease prices listed here are for 36-months, and based on the manufacturer’s price. They do not include down payments, and these costs may vary between different dealerships and locations. Deals can be had, as anyone who’s shopped EVs knows.
The range listed for each car is also based on the EPA guidelines, though these will vary in the real world depending on speed, weather and terrain (amongst other factors). While these figures are only guidelines, therefore, they offer a good indication of what you’re getting for your money.
We’ve added links to some of Clean Fleet Report’s test drives and news of the listed models.
Lease price: $329/month, range: 238 miles
Boasting the best range on this list, the Chevy Bolt is the first “affordable” car to compete with Tesla’s range. While it is more expensive than the other cars on this list, its enormous range makes the Bolt a potential game-changer for the electric car market. We like it a lot; one Clean Fleet Report writer even leased one.
Lease price: $275/month, range: 124 miles
Available in various configurations, including traditional and plug-in hybrids, as well as electric, the Ioniq is extremely flexible. Despite its lease price and range, the Ioniq seems to have gone under the radar compared to others on this list, but is a steal at $275/month.
Lease price: $279/month, range: 125 miles
Featuring a big range boost from the previous model, the 2017 e-Golf now has a 125-mile range compared to 83 before, and at $279/month is a bargain for a car with this range.
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2017 Ford Focus Electric
Lease price: $204/month, range: 115 miles
With an increased range and lower price, the 2017 Focus Electric is a big upgrade on the previous model, and is a good value, sporty car.
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2017 Fiat 500e
Lease price: $89/month, range: 84 miles
First in the style-stakes, the Fiat 500e is pretty much a design classic – combining retro charm with bright and quirky colours. While other cars on this list offer a superior range, none can compete with the 500e in the price-stakes.
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2017 Nissan Leaf
Lease price: $199/month range: 107 miles
The best selling electric car of all time, the Leaf is still the standard-bearer and is a roomy compact with a good range. With the Focus Electric outperforming it at a similar price, however, there is better value to be had in an increasingly busy market. Leaf deals may increase before the longer-range, restyled 2018 model hits dealers.
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2017 Kia Soul EV
Lease price: $159/month, range: 93 miles
The Soul EV is a spacious car, with room for five passengers and plenty of cargo space. Boasting one of the lowest lease prices in the market and a decent range, this is a real bargain.
Lease price $289/month, range: 81 miles
The popular i3 is a good looking and luxurious electric car, with a competitive price for a prestige brand. WIth the 2017 range extender, the i3’s performance is boosted even further to 125 miles, for $329/month, a good price for a quality vehicle.
Lease price: $269/month, range: 89 miles
Performing well since its release in August, the Clarity EV is a big, spacious sedan. While there are better value cars on this list in terms of range and lease price, this is still a quality vehicle.
Lease price: not released, range: 215 miles
While Tesla are having some issues with production, the Model 3 represents the manufacturer’s first foray into the affordable market. With a range matched only by the Bolt, the Model 3 is a luxurious sedan at a great price (the base MSRP is $35,000). Expect this car to shoot up the list once Tesla releases leasing details.
I drive a Tesla. And looking at your list of electric cars really excite me. Its not just because you are endorsing something that would help the environment (we still have a long way to go), but the smooth and clean lifestyle really appeals to me. Driving an electric car is soooo easy, it feels squiky clean and soooo quiet. Whenever i drive my T for a road trip, it is soooooo satisfying, i just throw 2 car trunk grocery organizer and were good to go. Life is sooo good.
Golan,
Glad to have you aboard. The choices are great and growing daily. Sorry I had to delete your commercial pitch (we have advertisers paying for that right), but keep on cruising. –ed.