⚡ Prices checked September 2026
The cheapest EVs in AmericaEvery one under $40,000.
17 new electric cars you can buy today, ranked by price, range per dollar and how fast they charge. No tax credit required.
$27,600Cheapest new EVChevrolet Bolt LT, 262 miles
$99per mileMost range per dollarNissan LEAF S+, 303 miles
3carsUnder $30,000Bolt, EV3 and LEAF
The short answer
The Chevrolet Bolt LT is the cheapest new EV in America at $27,600, and three cars now start under $30,000.
The Nissan LEAF S+ gives the most range per dollar: 303 miles for $29,990.
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One short email when a car on this list gets cheaper. Nothing else.Prices are manufacturer starting MSRP before destination, which adds roughly $1,400 to $1,500. Range is the EPA rating for the trim shown. Charging times are 10 to 80 percent: “tested” means an independent test, “claimed” means the automaker’s figure. Full data lives in our EV Range Chart and Charging Speed Chart.