Edmunds’ experts have compiled a list of five of the highest-range electric vehicles available for less than $50,000. The vehicles on this list are specific trims and configurations that offer the most range for the least money.
Thanks to models like the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet, open-air motoring doesn’t have to end in early fall. Combining the two-door versions of the C-class and E-class in this all-new offering, the result is a sleek four-seater with a slick electric soft top that truly allows it to be driven daily year-round.
Based on the standard 11th-gen Civic, aesthetically, the Japan-designed car is much tamer than its predecessor with fewer extraneous vents, faux carbon fiber trim, and general busyness.
After disappearing from the Canadian market for five years, the Fiat 500 has returned—in zero-emissions form. A single 87-kilowatt electric motor spins the front wheels, and though it only produces 117 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, the instant-on delivery and near 3,000-pound curb weight allow for brisk acceleration and tight handling.
Edmunds’ car experts have four recommendations, including one that you’d never guess could be just as enjoyable to drive in the winter snow as it is on dry summer roads. They’re listed below in alphabetical order and are capped to stay under $40,000. All prices include the destination charge.
The following five vehicles stood out as viable options for shoppers looking to get a deal. We’ve organized them by the biggest discount off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or MSRP, and included a few notes from Edmunds about each:
