10 Most Affordable Electric Cars With 300 Miles of Range or More
May 11, 2026
This list of the most affordable electric cars focuses firstly on pricing and secondly on range. There are a bunch of affordable electric cars available today. That wasn’t the case a few years ago, but the focus on making affordable electric cars has taken center stage recently.
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It’s not just affordability, though. Most of the cars on our affordable electric cars list offer adequate range, some even go over 300 miles per charge. For this list, we’ve limited choices to cars with at least 300 miles of range.
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All pricing includes the manufacturer’s suggested retail price plus destination charges. Not all of the listed vehicles have a 2026 Model Year availability, but can still be bought new as 2025 Model Year vehicles. The list goes from the most affordable electric cars to the least, starting with the 2027 Nissan LEAF as a standout for affordability and long range. We’ve listed pricing, range, battery capacity, wheel size (larger wheels can significantly reduce range), and charging connector types.
We’ve also included some more expensive versions of some of the listed models. These versions aren’t quite as affordable as the cheapest ones, but still offer value and long range.
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Without further ado, let’s begin…
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2026 Nissan Leaf (Source: Nissan)
1. 2026 Nissan Leaf
- Pricing with destination fees included: $31,485
- Range: 303 miles
- Battery Capacity: 75 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772 DC: NACS
The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF EV one of the most affordable electric cars on sale today. It would’ve been even more affordable had Nissan not canceled the smaller battery version. With 303 miles of range and ample interior room, the 2026 LEAF is a standout at a price of just over $31,000. The original Nissan LEAF was one of the most affordable electric cars, and this new version continues that tradition.
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted (Source: Subaru)
2. 2026 Subaru Uncharted
2026 Subaru Uncharted Premium FWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $36,445
- Range: 308 miles
- Battery Capacity: 74.7 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an all-new subcompact electric SUV. It offers AWD and boasts an impressive 308-mile range. It’s Subaru’s strongest offering yet in the electric car category and its #2 ranke among affordable electric cars means that it’s worth your consideration.
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV 1LT. (Source: Chevrolet)
3. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT1 FWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $36,795
- Range: 319 miles
- Battery Capacity: 85 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772 DC: CCS1
The 2026 Chevy Equinox knocks it out of the park in terms of range with an EPA rating of 319 miles. It’s not a fancy car, but it goes the distance and is fairly priced at $36,795.
Additional trims that are slightly more expensive are listed below:
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS FWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $45,895
- Range: 319 miles
- Battery Capacity: 85 kWh
- Wheel Size: 21 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772 DC: CCS1
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT AWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $40,095
- Range: 307 miles
- Battery Capacity: 85 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772 DC: CCS1
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2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium (Image credit: Tesla)
4. 2026 Tesla Model 3
- Pricing with destination fees included: $38,630
- Range: 321 miles
- Battery Capacity: ~ 64 kWh (Tesla doesn’t list battery capacity, though)
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
When we think of Tesla, we don’t think of affordable electric cars, primarily because Teslas are a bit more premium than standard offerings. However, with the base version of the Model 3, Tesla makes this top 10 list. Though not among the most affordable electric cars, the Model 3’s premium positioning is rare on this list and worth mentioning.
Additional trims that are slightly more expensive are listed below:
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium LR RWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $44,130
- Range: 363 miles
- Battery Capacity: ~84 kWh (Tesla doesn’t list actual battery capacity figures)
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: AC: NACS DC: NACS
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Image credit: Hyundai)
5. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Pricing with destination fees included: $39,100
- Range: 318 miles
- Battery Capacity: 84 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
The Hyundai IONIQ 5’s unique styling still makes it stand out. It offers ample interior space, fast charging, and 318 miles of range.
Additional trims that are slightly more expensive are listed below:
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL RWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $41,400
- Range: 318 miles
- Battery Capacity: 84 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited RWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $46,675
- Range: 318 miles
- Battery Capacity: 84 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
2026 Toyota bZ (Source: Toyota)
6. 2026 Toyota bZ
- Pricing with destination fees included: $39,350
- Range: 314 miles
- Battery Capacity: 74.7 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
For 2026, the Toyota bZ gets a slight name change. However, the bigger news is that it offers slightly more range, better fast-charging capabilities, and some tweaked styling.
2026 Tesla Model Y AWD (Image credit: Tesla)
7. Tesla Model Y
- Pricing with destination fees included: $41,630
- Range: 321 miles
- Battery Capacity: ~ 64 kWh (Tesla doesn’t list battery capacity, though)
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling electric car, and there’s a good reason for that. It boasts ample range, high efficiency, strong performance, ample interior space, and an affordable price.
Additional trims that are slightly more expensive are listed below:
2026 Tesla Model Y Premium LR RWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $46,630
- Range: 357 miles
- Battery Capacity: ~79 kWh (Tesla doesn’t list actual battery capacity figures)
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
The 2025 Kia EV6. (Source: Kia)
8. 2026 Kia EV6
- Pricing with destination fees included: $42,745
- Range: 303 miles
- Battery Capacity: 84 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: NACS DC: NACS
The 2026 Kia EV6 is a solid offering from the Korean automaker. It has over 300 miles of range at a decent price point and is attractively styled. It also has very strong fast-charging performance.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 (source: Hyundai)
9. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE LR RWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $43,950
- Range: 342 miles
- Battery Capacity: 77.4 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772 DC: CCS1
The 2025 Ioniq 6 is a solid offering from the Korean automaker. It has over 340 miles of range at a decent price point and is attractively styled. It also has very strong fast-charging performance. It kinda breaks the mold as a sedan, whereas most other EVs are crossovers, hatchbacks, or SUVs.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE LR AWD
- Pricing with destination fees included: $47,450
- Range: 316 miles
- Battery Capacity: 77.4 kWh
- Wheel Size: 18 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772 DC: CCS1
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV (Image credit: Chevrolet)
10. 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV
- Pricing with destination fees included: $46,495
- Range: 312 miles
- Battery Capacity: 85 kWh
- Wheel Size: 19 inches
- Charging Ports: AC: SAE J1772 DC: CCS1
The Chevy Blazer EV is one of the largest vehicles on this list. It’s spacious, plus it goes the distance with 312 miles of range. If the Equinox EV isn’t quite big enough for you, but you want an electric Chevy, then the Blazer EV is probably a solid choice for you. It’s last on our top 10 list of affordable electric cars, but at around $46,000, it’s not too expensive either.
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