The federal tax credit is gone, which makes the sticker price matter more than it has in years. These are the least expensive new electric cars on sale in the United States as of July 2026. All prices include destination charges but exclude taxes, registration, dealer fees, and any state incentives, which can lower these numbers by thousands in some states.
1. Chevrolet Bolt — 28,995 dollars
The returning 2027 Bolt is the cheapest new EV in America, now on GM Ultium hardware with far faster DC charging and a GM-estimated 255 miles of range.
2. Nissan Leaf — 31,535 dollars
The Leaf stays the budget pick for home-charging commuters who rarely drive long distances in a single day.
3. Subaru Uncharted — 36,445 dollars
New for 2026, the Uncharted pairs Subaru practicality with up to 308 miles of range in front-drive form.
4. Toyota bZ — 36,495 dollars
A major 2026 update gives the bZ up to 338 horsepower and as much as 314 miles of range.
5. Hyundai IONIQ 5 — 36,600 dollars
The IONIQ 5 remains the class benchmark for fast charging thanks to its 800 volt platform.
6. Chevrolet Equinox EV — 36,795 dollars
The Equinox EV is the price-to-range champion: 319 miles in a roomy crossover body with native NACS access to the Supercharger network.
7. Fiat 500e — 37,695 dollars
A style-first city car with limited range, best suited to urban drivers with dedicated parking and charging.
8. Tesla Model 3 — 38,380 dollars
The Model 3 brings Supercharger access and the most efficient Tesla powertrain tested to date.
9. Toyota C-HR — 38,595 dollars
The new C-HR packs standard dual-motor all-wheel drive with 338 horsepower and up to 287 miles of range.
10. Kia EV6 — 39,445 dollars
The EV6 is the driver-focused pick of the 800 volt Korean pair, now rated up to 319 miles.
11. Ford Mustang Mach-E — 39,840 dollars
The Mach-E rounds out the under-40k field with sporty handling and up to 320 miles of range.
Prices reflect published figures as of July 2026 and change frequently. Confirm current pricing with the manufacturer or your dealer, and check our Deals and Incentives page for programs that can lower your effective price.
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