23 Electric Cars on the Market in 2023
Jan 31, 2023
As climate change continues to affect our planet, many of us have been wondering what we can do to help fight it. One of the most impactful ways you can make a positive impact on the environment is to swap out your gas-powered car for an electric car.
Beyond a smaller carbon footprint, there are many reasons to switch to an electric car. They’re safe, they’re cheaper and easier to maintain, and you’ll never have to pump gas again! As additional charging stations pop up around the country, more tax credits and other incentives become available, and upfront costs keep falling, switching to an electric car is becoming an appealing and increasingly affordable option to many drivers.
Interested in making the switch? Luckily, there are plenty of high-quality options available today. Here’s everything you need to know about some of the top electric cars currently on the market:
1. Audi Q4 e-tron
Vehicle type: SUV
Range: 265 miles
Fuel economy: 95 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 5.6 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8/10
Car and Driver review: “Audi’s other EVs may be more flashy and more luxurious, but the 2023 Q4 e-tron’s approachable price tag and decent driving range are still plenty appealing.”
Cost: Starting at $49,800
2. BMW i4 eDrive40
Vehicle type: Sedan
Range: 301 miles
Fuel economy: 80 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 5.5 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 10/10
Car and Driver review: “Inside the i4's traditional BMW body lives an impressive EV powertrain and one of the brand's better chassis, which gives us hope that the all-electric future will be exciting.”
Cost: Starting at $57,100
3. Cadillac Lyriq
Vehicle type: SUV
Range: 312 miles
Fuel economy: 89 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 5.7 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8.5/10
Car and Driver review: “Cadillac's first entrant into the luxury electric-vehicle market is the Lyriq SUV, which features sleek styling, a modern cabin, and up to 312 miles of range.”
Cost: Starting at $62,990
4. Chevrolet Bolt EV
Vehicle type: Hatchback
Range: 259 miles
Fuel economy: 120 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 6.7 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8/10
Car and Driver review: “The all-electric Bolt EV’s low, low starting price makes it an attractive electrified alternative to sexier and more costly EVs.”
Cost: Starting at $26,500
5. Ford F-150 Lightning
Vehicle type: Pickup truck
Range: 240 miles
Fuel economy: 68 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 4.1 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 9/10
Car and Driver review: “The F-150 Lightning is for buyers who want a full-size EV pickup truck that looks just like its gas-powered stablemates—and who don't need to tow heavy trailers long distances.”
Cost: Starting at $55,974
6. Genesis GV60
Vehicle type: SUV
Range: 248 miles
Fuel economy: 95 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 3.7 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8.5/10
Car and Driver review: “Genesis's first EV is the 2023 GV60, which shares a platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 but offers a more posh interior and whimsical design.”
Cost: Starting at $59,290
7. GMC Hummer EV SUT
Vehicle type: Pickup truck
Range: 329 miles
Fuel economy: 47 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8/10
Car and Driver review: “The Hummer EV guzzles electrons and pummels off-road trails just as well as its gasoline-powered forebears.”
Cost: Starting at $87,000
8. Hyundai Ioniq
Vehicle type: SUV
Range: 303 miles
Fuel economy: 114 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 7.4 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 10/10
Car and Driver review: “With look-at-me styling, quick charging, and fun driving traits, the Ioniq 5 excites us for Hyundai's electric future.”
Cost: Starting at $41,450
9. Jaguar I-Pace
Vehicle type: Crossover SUV
Range: 246 miles
Fuel economy: 85 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 4.3 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 7.5/10
Car and Driver review: “The Jaguar I-Pace may sit towards the back of our rankings for 2023, but its razzle-dazzle design and delectable driving dynamics still make it worthwhile.”
Cost: Starting at $71,300
10. Kia Niro EV
Vehicle type: Crossover SUV
Range: 253 miles
Fuel economy: 113 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 7.1 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8/10
Car and Driver review: “The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV makes the all-electric subcompact SUV look more futuristic inside and out, and it offers up to 253 miles of range.”
Cost: Starting at $39,550
11. Lucid Air Pure
Vehicle type: Sedan
Range: 410 miles
Fuel economy: 140 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 3.8 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 9/10
Car and Driver review: “Swift, stylish, and state-of-the-art, the Air is a formidable electric luxury sedan, a vehicle made all the more impressive because it’s Lucid’s first-ever product.”
Cost: Starting at $87,400
12. Mazda MX-30
Vehicle type: Crossover SUV
Range: 100 miles
Fuel economy: 92 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 8.7 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 6/10
Car and Driver review: “Mazda's only EV is the 2023 MX-30 SUV, which sports a stylish exterior and a designer cabin, but its 100-mile driving range puts it at a big disadvantage.”
Cost: Starting at $34,110
13. Mercedes-Benz EQB
Vehicle type: SUV
Range: 243 miles
Fuel economy: 96 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 7.0 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 7.5/10
Car and Driver review: “Compared with the gas-fed GLB, the electric EQB makes transitioning drivers feel right at home.”
Cost: Starting at $54,500
14. Mini Cooper Electric SE Hardtop 2 Door
Vehicle type: Compact Hatchback
Range: 114 miles
Fuel economy: 110 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 6.1 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 6/10
Car and Driver review: “The 2023 Mini Cooper Electric hatchback offers only 110 miles of range, but it's among the most affordable EVs, it's unique, and it’s fun-to-drive.”
Cost: Starting at $34,225
15. Nissan Ariya
Vehicle type: Crossover SUV
Range: 304 miles
Fuel economy: 101 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 4.8 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8/10
Car and Driver review: “The Ariya impresses as a follow up to the Leaf hatchback, but rival EV SUVs offer more fun behind the wheel.”
Cost: Starting at $43,190
16. Polestar 2
Vehicle type: Hatchback
Range: 270 miles
Fuel economy: 107 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 3.9 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8/10
Car and Driver review: “The Polestar 2 doesn’t provide the most range or the quickest acceleration among EV competitors, but it drives well and has a nice interior design.”
Cost: Starting at $48,400
17. Porsche Taycan
Vehicle type: Sedan
Range: 242 miles
Fuel economy: 83 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 5.1 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 9/10
Car and Driver review: “The Taycan takes everything to love about driving Porsches and puts it into an incredibly stylish electric sedan.”
Cost: Starting at $86,700
18. Rivian R1T
Vehicle type: Pickup Truck
Range: 260 miles
Fuel economy: 70 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 3.3 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 10/10
Car and Driver review: “The R1T is the electric pickup truck of the moment, and its engineering is as impressive as its performance.”
Cost: Starting at $73,000
19. Subaru Solterra
Vehicle type: Compact SUV
Range: 228 miles
Fuel economy: 104 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 6.5 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 7.5/10
Car and Driver review: “The Solterra isn't a transcendent electric vehicle, but it bolsters Subaru's lineup and matches the brand's ethos.”
Cost: Starting at $44,995
20. Tesla Model 3
Vehicle type: Sedan
Range: 358 miles
Fuel economy: 116 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 3.1 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8.5/10
Car and Driver review: “With a relatively affordable price, athletic handling, and more-than-enough power and range for most drivers, the Model 3 is the Tesla for the masses.”
Cost: Starting at $43,990
21. Toyota bZ4X
Vehicle type: SUV
Range: 252 miles
Fuel economy: 119 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 6.3 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 7.5/10
Car and Driver review: “Toyota returns to the EV game with the 2023 bZ4X SUV, which offers futuristic looks along with its all-electric powertrain.”
Cost: Starting at $42,000
22. Volkswagen ID.4 Standard
Vehicle type: Compact SUV
Range: 209 miles
Fuel economy: 107 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 7.6 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 8.5/10
Car and Driver review: “The Volkswagen ID.4 channels the spirit of the original Beetle but modernizes that vision for the 21st century with an electric powertrain and an SUV body.”
Cost: Starting at $38,995
23. Volvo XC40 Recharge
Vehicle type: SUV
Range: 223 miles
Fuel economy: 85 MPGe
0 to 60 mph: 4.3 seconds
Car and Driver rating: 7.5/10
Car and Driver review: “The XC40 Recharge is as practical and stylish as the gasoline-powered version it's based on, and its electric powertrain provides eco street cred.”
Cost: Starting at $53,550
Swapping out your gas-powered car for an electric car is a great way you can reduce your transportation emissions and help fight climate change. Once you make the switch, make sure your EV is charged with 100% clean, pollution-free energy from wind and solar sources—with zero dirty fossil fuels—by choosing Clean Electricity for your home. It’s one of the easiest and most impactful ways you can help protect our planet every day—without having to change your daily routine. Sign up today to help create a better environment for future generations.
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