If you are looking to buy an electric vehicle in 2023 there are plenty of options to go for, and you are no longer limited to only what Tesla has to offer. But no matter how great or environmentally friendly these electric vehicles are, they all have one big issue: they can get very expensive, which is understandable considering all of them are offered with brand-new technologies. This means that buying an electric car will require a considerably bigger budget when compared to a conventional ICE-powered vehicle. Going up to $50,000 will probably be your best option, and it will give you a lot of options to choose from. Spending that much money will give you a decent EV, with plenty of power, good range, and lots of standard equipment. Of course, we advise you to also look into which one is the most reliable one according to Consumer Reports, and this way you will be sure you end up with a decent car that will cause close to no issues for a longer period of time.

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15 Chevrolet Equinox EV - $30,000

Chevrolet is preparing to launch two new electric vehicles before the end of 2023. One of these new models is the Equinox EV, which will be put on sale later in the fall of 2023 as a replacement for both the Chevy Bolt and Chevy Bolt EUV. Prices will start from under $30,000 for the 1LT trim, and rumors suggest that the top 3RS trim will go up to as much as $44,000. The Equinox EV will be offered with two different powertrains: a standard front-wheel-drive system that will deliver an estimated 210 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque, plus an optional eAWD system that will deliver a combined 290 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque.

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Prices

The SUV's range will be improved when compared to what the 2023 Bolt has to offer, but it will only go up to a maximum of 300 miles. However, the Equinox EV will also benefit from DC fast-charging capability that will add 70 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The electric SUV will also feature a sporty exterior look and a spacious cabin with up to 57 cubic feet of cargo room.

Pros

1. Very decently priced
2. Good-looking interior
3. Offers optional Super Cruise

Cons

1. The cheaper trim will come last
2. Not on sale yet

14 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric - $33,550

With more than 100,000 units sold globally after only two years on the market, the Hyundai Kona Electric proves the crossover/SUV trend is about to capitalize on the electric market too. Currently in its second generation, the 2023 Hyundai Kona EV is offered in three trims: SE, SEL, and Limited with prices ranging from $33,550 to $41,550 - which makes it a very affordable entry-level EV. All models are powered by the same electric motor that delivers a total of 201 horsepower.

2023 Hyundai Kona EV Prices

A 64.0 kWh battery pack provides a range of 258 miles. Standard features include an eight-inch touchscreen display, a nine-speaker audio system, heated front seats, and features like forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and lane keep assist. It has 19.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up and 45.8 cubic feet with the second row folded down.

Pros

1. Decent range; fast charging capabilities
2. Decently priced
3. User-friendly infotainment system

Cons

1. Bland interior
2. Not enough interior rear room
3. Some competitors have better cargo room

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13 Volvo EX30 - $34,950

Another cool EV set to go on sale before the end of 2023 is the new Volvo EX30 - the brand's first premium subcompact SUV and its fourth all-electric vehicle to date. Just like most Volvo models, the EX30 will be offered in two trims: one powered by one rear-mounted electric motor with 268 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, and another one powered by two electric motors with a combined 422 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.

2023 Volvo EX30 Prices

Both models will feature a 64-kWh battery pack that will deliver between 265 and 275 miles - based on the trim – and both models will be able to recharge to 80 percent in just 26.5 minutes. The more powerful EX30 will also be the fastest model Volvo has ever built with a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of just 3.4 seconds. As expected, the EX30 will be loaded with lots of safety features and will also benefit from the latest technologies developed in cooperation with Google, Apple, And Qualcomm.

Pros

1. Fastest Volvo ever
2. Very safe compact SUV
3. Competitively priced

Cons

1. Misses physical buttons
2. Minimalist interior design

12 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 - $38,995

Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV, the ID.4, went on sale in 2021 and is constantly being improved. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 is offered in four trim levels: Standard, Standard Pro, S, and S Plus, with the Standard one being a new addition for 2023. Prices range from $38,995 for the Standard model to $55,245 for the ID.4 AWD Pros S Plus. The base models are powered by an electric motor located on the rear axle that delivers 201 horsepower, while top versions add another asynchronous electric motor on the front axle for a combined 295 horsepower.

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Prices

The ID.4 is equipped with either a 62 kWh or an 82 kWh battery pack and has a range between 209 and 275 miles. It also offers great cargo space: 30.3 cubic feet behind the second row, and 64.2 cubic feet with the seats folded, and is loaded with all kinds of cool tech features.

Pros

1. Cheaper than most competition
2. Comfortable ride and seats
3. Decent range

Cons

1. Misses a frunk
2. Navigation system needs an update
3. Misses conventional buttons

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11 2023 Kia Niro EV - $39,550

Unlike the EV6, the 2023 Kia Niro EV is only offered in two trims: Wind, priced at $39,550, and Wave, priced at $44,550. When compared to the first-generation Niro EV, the second generation launched in 2021 brings a considerably improved look, but also a more spacious cabin and better range. Both trims are powered by a permanent synchronous electric motor that delivers a total of 201 horsepower. Power comes from a 64.8 kWh battery pack that ensures a range of 253 miles.

2023 Kia Niro EV Prices

The Niro EV can also be had with an optional heat pump and battery warmer that helps with range in cold temperatures. It also features regenerative braking that helps with improving range. The Niro EV comes as standard with an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability and offers lots of cool features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and forward collision warning.

Pros

1. Decent range and acceleration for the price
2. Good value for the price
3. Practical cabin, with decent space

Cons

1. Technology needs updated
2. Not the best quality ride
3. Doesn't offer fast charging

10 2023 Tesla Model 3 - $40,240

Next to the Model Y, the Model 3 is currently the best-selling Tesla model. The 2023 Tesla Model 3 comes in three grades: base RWD, Long Range, and Performance, with prices starting from $40,240 - making it one of the most affordable compact executive EVs on the market. The entry-level model delivers a total of 261 horsepower, the Long Range has 346 horsepower, and the Performance goes up to an impressive 445 horses. The 2023 Model 3 also offers one of the best all-electric ranges in the segment: anywhere between 272 and 358 miles.

2023 Tesla Model 3 Prices

While it may not be the best-looking EV on the market, the Model 3 is equipped with advanced features like the Autopilot, Adaptive Cruise Control, Surround View Camera, Remote Engine Start, and more. It also features a huge 15.4-inch central display screen that controls the entire car and can be equipped with Tesla’s full self-driving suite, though that option will add another $15,000 to the price.

Pros

1. One of the best ranges in the segment
2. Has access to the Tesla Supercharger network
3. Plenty of cargo space

Cons

1. The infotainment system can be hard to use
2. Autopilot is not really autonomous driving
3. Competition can be cheaper

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9 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 - $41,450

On sale for only one year, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has rapidly grown to be a serious threat to Tesla models. For the 2023 model year, the Ioniq 5 is offered in four trims with prices ranging from $41,450 to $56,500. The base Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range is powered by one electric motor placed on the rear axle that delivers a total of 168 horsepower. It gets its juice from a 58.0 kWh battery pack that provides a range of 220 miles. Next in line is the Ioniq 5 SE, SEL, and Limited which can be had in both RWD or AWD configurations. Based on the model you opt for you will either get a 225 or a 320-horsepower vehicle, and a range of either 303 or 266 miles.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Prices

The Ioniq 5 offers DC fast-charge capability that can charge the battery from 10 to 80% in just 18 minutes. As standard, the model is offered with a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability and lots of cool features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, and wireless charging. Its trunk offers 27.2 cubic feet of space or 59.3 cubic feet with the seats down.

Pros

1. Stylish exterior look
2. Good range, fast charging capabilities
3. A very fun drive

Cons

1. Not the best interior design
2. Misses adaptive suspension
3. Not enough trims to choose from

8 Hyundai Ioniq 6 - $41,600

Starting early 2023, Hyundai added a new electric vehicle to its lineup. The new Ioniq 6 will be offered in SE, SEL, and Limited trims, both RWD and AWD configurations, and with prices ranging from $41,600 to $56,100. The Ioniq 6 is built on the same platform as the Ioniq 5, which means it will be offered with the same powertrains. The entry level model will be powered by one single model that will deliver 149 horsepower, while the top versions will get two electric motors with a combined 320 horsepower.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Prices

When compared to the Ioniq 5, the range is also improved and it goes up to as much as 361 miles, and the Ioniq 6 benefits from the same ultra-fast charging capabilities. This means recharging to 80 percent will only take 18 minutes. The Ioniq 6 is also a lot safer and has a more intriguing design and a more stylish and comfortable interior.

Pros

1. Ultra-fast charging
2. Decently priced
3. Stress-free range

Cons

1. Could use more cargo space
2. The sloping roofline reduces rear headroom
3. The exterior look is intriguing

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7 2023 Toyota bZ4X - $42,000

Toyota has lots of models on sale, but only the Toyota bZ4X is a pure BEV. The latter represents the first of a global series of battery-electric vehicles that will be introduced under the “Toyota bZ” nomenclature. The 2023 Toyota bZ4X is offered only in two trims: XLE and Limited, with prices ranging from $42,000 to $48,780. It is offered in both FWD and AWD configurations, and depending on what you opt for, you will either get 201 or 214 horsepower.

2023 Toyota bZ4X Prices

The 2023 bZ4X has a range between 228 and 252 miles on a single charge, and while it may not be as good as what the competition has to offer, the bZ4X compensates with cool interior features. Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch widescreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, dual-zone climate control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Around View Camera, and a very cool panoramic moonroof. The cargo volume is 27.7 cubic feet behind the second row.

Pros

1. Looks decent
2. Comfortable seats and decent-equipped cabin
3. Lots of safety features

Cons

1. Not enough power
2. Competition offers more range
3. Misses One-pedal driving

6 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E - $42,995

The Ford Mustang Mach-E combines an amazing exterior look, with sports-car-like performance figures, and the best technology on the market. The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is offered in four trims: Select, Premium, California Route 1, and GT with prices ranging from $42,995 to $59,995. Depending on the trim you opt for, you will get anywhere between 266 and 480 horsepower, and a range of 224-312 miles - numbers that make the Mach-E the most efficient Ford ever.

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Prices

As standard, the Mach-E comes with a 12-inch digital gauge cluster, a massive 15.5-inches infotainment screen, and tons of tech features. It also offers plenty of cargo space: 29.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats, which can be increased to 59.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, plus an additional 4.7 cubic feet in the frunk. The Mach-E can also tow up to 3,300 pounds.

Pros

1. Fast, powerful GT trim
2. Sports-car driving features
3. Lots of standard equipment

Cons

1. Top-trims can get expensive
2. Not the best range in segment
3. Can't be take off-roading

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5 2023 Subaru Solterra - $44,995

The Subaru Solterra is almost the identical twin of the Toyota bZ4X - which was to be expected since the two models are the result of another great joint venture between the two companies. But unlike the bZ4X, the 2023 Subaru Solterra is a little bit more expensive: prices for the three trims range from $44,995 to $51,995. The Solterra gets the same electric powertrain as the bZ4X with 215 horsepower and a range of up to 228 miles.

2023 Subaru Solterra Prices

It has an almost identical look to the bZ4X, but a higher ground clearance and comes as standard with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system. It features a highly advanced 12.3-inch touchscreen that supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and cool features like the EyeSight Driver Assist Technologies. It has 27.7 cubic feet of cargo area behind the rear seats, but it can be increased to 56.9 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat.

Pros

1. Decent ground clearance
2. All-wheel drive with X-Mode
3. Comfortable, fun ride

Cons

1. Competition has more range, faster charging speeds
2. Bland interior design
3. The seats are not the best to sit in

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4 Chevrolet Blazer EV - $47,595

The second model Chevrolet will put on sale later this summer is the Blazer EV – also considered a replacement for the Bolt and Bolt EUV models. The Blazer EV will initially be offered in 2LT and RS trims, with prices ranging from $47,595 to $51,995, respectively. Later in 2023, Chevy will also add the SS trim which will be priced at $65,995, while in early 2024, an entry level 1LT trim will also join the lineup with a starting price of $44,995. Chevy didn't reveal full specifications for the Blazer EV, but in the SS trim, the performance all-wheel-drive system will deliver up to 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque when the optional Wide Open Watts (WOW) mode is activated.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Prices

The Blazer EV will be offered in FWD, RWD and AWD configurations, and will have a range of up to 320 miles. It also comes with high-speed DC public fast-charging capability of up to 190 kW and can add up to 78 miles of range in just 10 minutes of charging. The Blazer EV also features a sporty exterior look and a luxurious cabin with up to 59.2 cubic feet of cargo space.

Pros

1. Decent interior room
2. Very powerful SS trim
3. Decently priced

Cons

1. Higher trims are expensive

3 Tesla Model Y - $47,740

Back in 2022, things with the Model Y were a little bit different, and the EV was a lot more expensive. But, the 2023 model year saw the addition of a new entry level Model Y, and after some price cuts, the Model Y is now priced from $47,740. Even the Performance trim is still a lot cheaper than the 2022 Model Y at only $54,490. One could argue that Tesla understood it must make some changes.

The Model Y is offered in three trims with power ranging from 299 to 455 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque. In terms of range, the model to have is the Model Y Long Range which offers up to 330 miles, but, if its performance you are looking for, then the Performance trim is the best option. It runs from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and still has a range of 303 miles. The benefits of the Model Y include access to the Tesla Supercharger network system that adds up to 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes.

Pros

1. Very good range and access to Tesla Supercharger network
2. Decent performance figures for the Performance trim
3. Good towing capacity

Cons

1. Touchscreen-focused difficult to get used to
2. Entry level is not very impressive
3. Building quality

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2 2023 Polestar 2 - $48,400

Of all the electric vehicles launched recently, the Polestar 2 has the best chance to beat Tesla at its own game. It is not only better looking and offers a sportier ride, but it also charges quickly and has better tech features. The 2023 Polestar 2 is offered in two trims: Single Motor priced at $48,400 and Dual Motor priced at $51,900. The Single Motor model is powered by one single electric motor that delivers a total of 231 horsepower, while the Dual Motor model has two electric motors that deliver a combined 408 horsepower.

2023 Polestar 2 Prices

Depending on the model, you get a range of either 260 or 270 miles, and it takes only half an hour to charge it from 10 to 80 percent. The Polestar 2 was built with the environment in mind, and the entire cabin is fully vegan. Even so, it is packed with tech features: there is a 15-inch touchscreen display with built-in Google apps and services, plus cool features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind spot monitoring.

Pros

1. Elegant exterior look
2. Lots of safety and tech features
3. Uses lots of sustainable materials

Cons

1. Can get very expensive with all the options
2. Could use more range
3. Gets a lot of Volvo parts

1 2023 Kia EV6 - $48,700

Kia's first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6, has grown to be one of the most successful models on the market after being on sale for only one year. For the 2023 model year, the Kia EV6 is offered in three trims and RWD and AWD configurations. Prices range from $48,700 for the base EV6 Wind and go up to $61,600 for the EV6 GT. The EV6 Wind can be had in either RWD configuration where it delivers 225 horsepower, or e-AWD when the two electric motors deliver a combined 320 horsepower.

2023 Kia EV6 Prices

​​​​​​​The range-topping EV6 GT has a 77.4 kWh battery pack and a dual electric motor that delivers a combined 576 horsepower. The EV6 has a range between 206 and 310 miles. As standard, the EV6 is offered with an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, plus various driver-assistive features like blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning. The 2023 Kia EV6 also received a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

Pros

1. Elegant exterior look
2. Fun and comfortable to drive
3. Ultra-fast charging

Cons

1. Not the best cargo room
2. Could use more range
3. Not the best visibility