Here Are 10 Electric Cars With The Best Range

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Electric Vehicles are now very popular. Considering that now all the big name manufacturers have EV variants, there are many choices in the market. We have compiled a list in terms of best range for you. Let us know your favourite car in the comments section below.

10. Smart Electric Drive

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At little over $25,000, this vehicle is the most suitable choice for consumers who want to go green under a budget.  The car delivers 65 miles on a complete charge, which is an equivalent of 107 combined miles per gallon. What this car lacks in beauty makes up for in efficiency.

9. Ford Focus Electric

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This vehicle had a price cut in 2014 from FORD. It is now sold at $29,700. The car can drive 76 miles on a single charge and offers 105 combined miles per gallon equivalent. A new car on average has an efficiency of 24miles per gallon so over a period of 4-5 years, this car can save owners up to 5,500$ in fuel.

8. BMW i3

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This model has been one of popular ones with consumers in Europe. It has a range of 81 miles on full charge and 124 miles per gallon equivalent. Talking about buying it in USA, the hefty price of $43,000 seems a little less daunting after considering the tax rebate and fuel cost savings.

7. GM Chevy Spark EV

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Initially, these models from General Motors could run only 38 miles on a single charge. But soon GM managed to increase that figure to 81 miles in the subcompact Chevy Spark EV that costs $25000. Spark EV’s equivalent miles per gallon of 119 made it second most economical car in the USA. After tax rebate, the price falls well below $20,000 and has a lease of 139$.

6. Volkswagen e-Golf

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Volkswagen has been under fire lately for cheating on its fuel emission tests. Having said that, Volkswagen e-golf  is one of the best EV’s out there. The car can drive almost 83 miles on a single charge. While most on this list are specially designed electric vehicles, e-golf is not much different from its gasoline counterpart and handles the same on the road.

5. Nissan Leaf

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One of the pioneers in EV cars. The car costs about $25,000 and has a range of 84miles on full charge. Classified by the EPA as a midsize car, the Leaf boasts an impressive efficiency rating of 114 MPGe.

4. Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive

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Mercedes brought an EV into the market to rival Tesla’s S class. The price of this vehicle is almost the same as of BMW’s i3 at $41,450. The car offers 87 miles per full charge and though the most powerful in EV’s, has low efficency at 84 miles per gallon equivalent.

3. Fiat 500e

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The Italian’s know a thing or two about style and they brought it with this small EV. For $32,200, you will get a car that can travel 87 miles on a full charge and has an efficiency of 116 miles per gallon.

2. Kia Soul EV

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The car boasts an impressive range of 93 miles per full charge and an efficiency of 120 miles per gallon. It comes at a base price of $33,000 and if you add the tax rebate, this is a very good buy.

1. Tesla Model S 85D

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The revolutionary car will cost you $85,000 but if you consider all the features then it is a wonderful luxury car to have. The car has a range of 270 miles at complete charge.  The car is completely ahead of the pack in terms of efficiency and mileage & has a variant Model S 70D, which offers 240 miles of range at a cost of $75,000.

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