If you’re interested in getting an electric vehicle there are more and more alternatives for you to choose from. Most of them are not cheap, although there are a couple under $40,000. Here’s a partial list with some info on each. Prices obviously vary according to model and options, but the prices here give you a ballpark idea of price range. Prices are in CDN and pulled from dealer websites as well as Carcost Canada. Prices are constantly changing, vary from dealer to dealer, and new models are being constantly being unveiled.
EVs under CAD $50,000
Chevrolet Bolt
Range: Up to 259 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 6.5 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 93 mph
Features: Affordable price, practical hatchback design, decent range for urban commuting.
Starting at $39,000
Toyota Prius Prime
Range: Up to 25 miles on electric power alone (EPA)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 10.6 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 101 mph
Features: Plug-in hybrid with EV mode, renowned fuel efficiency, spacious interior, Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assistance features.
Starts at $39,550
Nissan Leaf
Range: Up to 226 miles (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 7.0 seconds (e+ version)
Top Speed: Limited to 98 mph
Features: Affordable hatchback design, practical interior, available ProPILOT Assist for semi-autonomous driving, regenerative braking system.
Starts at $42,000
Mazda MX-30
Range: Up to 124 miles (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 9.7 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 87 mph
Features: Compact crossover design, unique freestyle doors, sustainable interior materials, relatively modest range but targeted at urban commuting.
Starting at $42,650
Hyundai Kona Electric
Range: Up to 258 miles (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 7.6 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 104 mph
Features: Compact SUV design, practical interior, available advanced safety features, relatively affordable compared to some competitors.
Starts at $46,500
Kia Niro EV (e-Niro)
Range: Up to 282 miles (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 7.8 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 104 mph
Features: Crossover design, spacious interior, comfortable ride, available in multiple trim levels with various features.
Starting at $48,000
Volkswagen ID.4
Range: Up to 291 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds
Features: Its interior is comfortable but understated. It features a newly standard 12.0-inch center display and a redesigned center console. The center display features touch controls also found in the current generation Golf.
Starts at $48,500
Kia Soul EV
Range: Up to 243 miles (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 7.6 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 104 mph
Features: Quirky boxy design, spacious interior, practicality with a unique style, available with advanced safety features and infotainment technology.
Starts at $43,095
Mid-Priced EVs
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Range: Up to 305 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 3.5 seconds (GT Performance Edition)
Top Speed: Limited to 124 mph
Features: Sporty design inspired by the Mustang, spacious interior, available in various trims including an all-wheel-drive option.
Starts at $57,000
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Range: Up to 300 miles (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 5.2 seconds (Long Range AWD)
Top Speed: Limited to 115 mph
Features: Retro-inspired design, spacious interior with innovative use of space, fast-charging capability, advanced tech features including Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function.
Starts at $58,176
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Range: 260 to 361 miles (depending on model)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds
Features: Fast recharging, great one-pedal drive mode, comfortable ride and more traditional interior than Tesla 3. Design is “retro-futuristic”.
Starts at $58,176
Kia EV6
Range: Up to 316 miles (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 3.5 seconds (GT version)
Top Speed: Limited to 162 mph (GT version)
Features: Sleek crossover design, spacious interior with high-quality materials, fast-charging capability, advanced driver assistance systems, available in multiple powertrain configurations.
Starts at $59,183
Toyota bZ4X
Range: Up to 250 miles (estimated)
Acceleration: Not yet officially announced
Top Speed: Not yet officially announced
Features: Compact SUV design, all-wheel drive capability, collaboration with Subaru, promising range, anticipated to offer advanced driver assistance features.
Starts at $50,000
Tesla Model 3
Range: Up to 353 miles (EPA)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in as low as 3.1 seconds (Performance variant)
Top Speed: Up to 162 mph (Performance variant)
Features: Sleek sedan design, minimalist interior with a large touchscreen display, Autopilot advanced driver assistance system, over-the-air software updates.
Starts at $54,000
Tesla Model Y
Range: Up to 326 miles (EPA)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in as low as 3.5 seconds (Performance variant)
Top Speed: Up to 155 mph (Performance variant)
Features: Compact SUV design, spacious interior with optional third-row seating, advanced driver assistance features, large panoramic glass roof.
Starting at $58,000
Mercedes EQB 250+
Range: Up to 245 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph about 8.0 seconds
Features: Upscale design, slow charging. 3 rows, but the 3rd row is “basically useless”. (Motortrend) “Mercedes is launching a flurry of electric vehicles under the EQ moniker, with models like the EQE SUV and EQS-Class representing the luxurious upper end of that range. But the automaker will also create smaller, more entry-level models such as the EQB.”
Starting at $60,000 (2023)
Kia EV9
Range: Up to 300 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph about 6.0 seconds
Features: The first all-electric three-row SUV from a major manufacturer. Kia refers to the EV9 as an all-electric equivalent to the acclaimed Telluride. Although the Telluride is less expensive, the EV9 comes with more tech and different features —not to mention better looks and driving dynamics.
Starting at $63,183
Performance/Luxury EVs
Audi e-tron
Range: Up to 250 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in around 5.5 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 124 mph
Features: Spacious and comfortable interior, advanced infotainment system, available in SUV and Sportback body styles.
Starts at $87,350
Tesla Model S
Range: Over 400 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds
Top Speed: Over 200 mph
Features: Advanced Autopilot, over-the-air software updates, spacious interior, large touchscreen display.
Starts at 100,000
Rivian R1T
Range: Up to 400+ miles (estimated)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in as low as 3.0 seconds (R1T Launch Edition)
Top Speed: Limited to 125 mph
Features: Electric pickup truck with off-road capability, innovative storage solutions, adjustable air suspension, available gear tunnel for additional cargo space.
Starts at $109,000
Rivian R1S
Range: Up to 390 miles (estimated)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in as low as 3.0 seconds (R1T Launch Edition)
Top Speed: Limited to 125 mph
Features: “Drive through 3+ feet of water. Rock crawl a 100% grade. Traverse just about any terrain with 14.9 inches of ground clearance and up to 390 miles of range.”
Starts at $116,500
Lucid Air
Range: Up to 500 miles (depending on configuration)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds
Top Speed: Over 160 mph
Features: Luxurious interior, cutting-edge technology, spacious cabin, available DreamDrive Level 3 autonomous driving system.
Starts at $102,000
Porsche Taycan
Range: Up to 250 miles
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds
Top Speed: Over 160 mph
Features: Sporty handling, luxurious interior, high-quality materials, available in various trims including Turbo and Turbo S.
Starts at $132,000
Pretty expensive.