5 EVs that aren’t Too Expensive in North America (Tesla Alternatives)
- Electric Cars
- Updated On - January 2, 2022
Here are five inexpensive electric cars in the North American market. People have been travelling around the world for decades with gas-powered vehicles. As they progressed, they improved safety, acceleration, comfort, and speed. However, they couldn’t eliminate the harmful emissions from the exhaust systems.
Currently, electric technology has stormed the automobile industry with advanced batteries becoming compact and powerful. This has fed the vehicles and is fast replacing gasoline as the main driving force for them. It’s an era of green environments where electric vehicles (EVs) promise emission-free movement.
They compete for a higher range, faster charging times, lighter weight, a quieter cabin, and the most significant for consumers, an affordable price.
Major automakers like Nissan, Toyota, GM, and others are all racing to produce a car that is cheap, fast, has long range, and a short charging time.
Innumerable EVs are being developed worldwide with a range of around 250 to 350 km and can reach speeds of 130 km/hr. Charging speeds have decreased dramatically and in most vehicles have reached almost an hour.
Automakers like Tesla are also working to reduce the price of the battery by trying to switch from Li-ion to Iron-air batteries the latter being cheaper to produce and Iron being more easily available from the surface while Lithium is difficult to mine basically coming from the core of the earth.
Tesla Alternative Affordable EVs:
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
The price range is between: $40,925 to $55,725
The Hyundai IONIQ5 has Augmented Reality and Head-Up Displays that make the windshield into a display. Two motors provide 239kw or 320hp, so it can handle anything. A 350-kW charger gets the charge up to 80% under half an hour.
A single charge gives it 470km. It’s got a 125kwh lithium-ion battery. A charger runs at 800 volts. Top speed’s 185km/h.
It has excellent leg space in the back with fair luggage carrying capacity. It has a full sunroof with an exceptionally quiet cabin. With countless features like:
- lane-keeping assists
- lane following assist
- forward collision-avoidance assist
- rear cross-traffic collision assist
- blind-spot collision avoidance assist
HYUNDAI KONA
On a single charge, it’s about 415km, and the screen can also be split into three heads-up displays.
There are more features in the Hyundai KONA, including fast charging to 80% in less than an hour, adaptive cruise control, blind spot collision avoidance, lane following assist, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. However, they are also included.
From 0 to 100 km/h, it accelerates in 7.9 seconds.
The top speed is 167 km/h.
CHEVROLET BOLT
With a single charge, the Cheverlot Bolt can go up to 417km, DC fast charging takes 30 minutes. Top speed is 160km/h.
With a roomier cabin and a front-wheel-drive powertrain, and a dual-level charging cord, the Bolt 2022 is one of the oldest EVs on the market. It’s one of the oldest EVs on the market. Using Level 2, which goes up to 11 kW, it can charge within 7 hours to full charge. With one pedal driving, you get regenerative braking. It comes with a 200 horsepower motor and 266 pound-feet of torque.
DC charging takes 30 minutes to go 100 miles. The infotainment system has a 10.2 touchscreen and features Apple Car Play and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi Hotspot, and wireless cell charging. The EPA rating is 120 MPGe. You can also push physical buttons on top of the touchscreen.
This vehicle comes standard with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist, as well as adaptive cruise control.
NISSAN LEAF
The Nissan Leaf is perfect for city driving, with its smooth acceleration, effortless steering, and superior handling. Its battery range is also more than adequate for city driving, and the regenerative braking system helps to conserve energy by recapturing energy from braking.
It has advanced driver-assist technologies, excellent handling, a range of around 226 miles, and a top speed of 100 mph. It’s one of the cheapest EVs at around $28,000.
The vehicle includes both a 120-volt and 240-volt outlet that charges the battery in about 7 hours. DC fast charging is available in all models. EPA rating is 94MPGe.
There’s a 62kwh battery, 7.4 seconds 0-60 mph acceleration, and it’s been in the EV market for over a decade.
There’s an 8″ infotainment screen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, and navigation is optional. Nissan has standard braking systems with pedestrian detection, standard blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control as well as warranty and maintenance like other Nissan vehicles.
MINI HARDTOP
The MINI Hardtop has a starting price of $21,900, making it one of the most affordable cars on the market. The high-end model has a price tag of $41,000, which includes features such as a premium audio system, panoramic sunroof, and advanced driver assistance technologies.
DC fast charges to 80% in 35 minutes. Battery capacity is 32kwh and accelerates from 0-60kms in 3.9 seconds. Top speed 93 mph.
It comes with an 8.8″ touch screen, heated steering wheel, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control. The battery is backed for 8 years or 160000. The electric motor generates 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet torque. It’s got two regenerative modes. It gets to 6o mph in 6.1 seconds. The range is shorter than 110 miles. The battery can be fully charged in 4 hours or fast-charged to 80% in 30 minutes. MPGe rating is 108. It has all the features on the 5.5 inch screen.
KIA NIRO
The KIA Niro is a compact crossover SUV with a sleek design and a variety of features. It is fuel-efficient and has an all-electric version. It is a great choice for those looking for an efficient and stylish car.
The Niro is also well-equipped with safety features, such as blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning. It is also offered in a wide range of colors and trims.
It has a 64kwh lithium-ion battery and can travel 385 km on a single charge. You can charge it to 80% in 54 minutes. It goes 155 mph and has a regenerative braking system so it can collect energy after braking. Has a 10.25″ navigation screen and big cargo space. Has a 201 HP motor, front-wheel drive, range is about 239 miles.
One of the best things electric cars offer is soundless movement, which reduces noise pollution to a minimum. They’re also the cure for global warming from gasoline cars’ emissions. Due to its advanced battery technology, China will lead the world in cheap electric vehicles, but it’s not clear if they can flood the North American market with smaller EVs with shorter ranges, but still enough for city commuting.
Adam
Greetings, fellow enthusiasts of the electric highway! I'm a content producer for the world of electric mobility. A tech geek with a passion for sustainable transportation. I'm passionate about sparking conversations and advocating for a world that's clean, efficient, and exciting.
