Structured EV data by CarsMultiverse · Updated 17 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026
10 electric cars compared for the United States: local list prices, range, efficiency and what each really costs to charge at US electricity rates. The cheapest EV on sale is the Nissan Leaf (S+) at $29,990; the cheapest to run is the Tesla Model Y (Standard RWD) at $2.47 per 100 km of home charging. Driving electric here costs on average 2.3× less per kilometre than a comparable petrol car.
Assumptions used on this page: household electricity at $0.18/kWh (GlobalPetrolPrices, latest published national average), 15,000 km per year, home charging. Range figures are EPA. Prices are base list prices before options.
Every major EV on sale in the United States: the data
| Model | Battery (kWh) | Range (EPA, km) | kWh/100km | List price | After max incentive | Charging / 100km | Charging / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf (S+) | 75 | 488 | 17.3 | $29,990 | – | $3.18 | $477 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV (LT FWD) | 85 | 513 | 18.0 | $34,995 | – | $3.31 | $497 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 (SE SR) | 63 | 394 | 16.0 | $35,000 | – | $2.94 | $442 |
| Tesla Model 3 (Standard RWD) | 69.5 | 517 | 13.4 | $36,990 | – | $2.47 | $370 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E (Select RWD) | 73 | 418 | 17.5 | $37,795 | – | $3.22 | $483 |
| Kia EV6 (Light RWD) | 63 | 381 | 16.5 | $37,900 | – | $3.04 | $455 |
| Tesla Model Y (Standard RWD) | 69.5 | 517 | 13.4 | $39,990 | – | $2.47 | $370 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 (Pro RWD) | 82 | 468 | 17.5 | $45,095 | – | $3.22 | $483 |
| Honda Prologue (EX FWD) | 85 | 496 | 20.9 | $47,400 | – | $3.85 | $577 |
| Kia EV9 (Light SR RWD) | 76.1 | 370 | 20.6 | $54,900 | – | $3.79 | $569 |
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Incentives in the United States
No federal purchase incentive (credit ended Sep 2025); some states offer rebates – check locally. Full details and eligibility in our EV incentives tracker and the 2026 global incentive ranking.
Charging in the United States
At $0.18/kWh, a typical 60 kWh battery costs about $11.04 to fill at home. Public rapid charging typically costs 2–3× the home rate — drivers who rely mostly on public chargers should scale the table’s charging costs accordingly. Petrol here averages $1.11/litre, so a comparable petrol car costs about $7.25 per 100 km — see our 36-country EV savings ranking for how United States compares globally. To find chargers and dealers near you, use our United States hub or the live map.
Methodology & sources
Prices are current base list prices collected July 2026 from manufacturer press releases and configurators (Tesla, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Nissan, VW), Edmunds and Cars.com. Efficiency figures are official EPA consumption where published, otherwise estimated from battery size and range (marked in the CSV). Electricity price: GlobalPetrolPrices household average. Charging costs assume home charging with typical losses included in the consumption figure. Prices and specs change frequently — confirm with the manufacturer before purchase. Spotted an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.
FAQ
What is the cheapest electric car in the United States in 2026?
The Nissan Leaf (S+), from $29,990.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the United States?
At home, about $0.18 per kWh — roughly $3.15 per 100 km for a typical EV, or around $472 per year at 15,000 km.
Is an EV cheaper to run than petrol in the United States?
Yes — on energy costs alone, about 2.3× cheaper per kilometre at current prices ($3.15 vs $7.25 per 100 km).
