Electric cars — the money before you fall in love
Going electric? Here's what each popular EV costs to buy and what it may keep.
Electric cars by price
2026 Nissan Leaf SV
The price to buy it$28,470
A fair price could save$1,530
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT
The price to buy it$33,215
A fair price could save$1,785
2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
The price to buy it$39,858
A fair price could save$2,142
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
The price to buy it$39,858
A fair price could save$2,142
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select
The price to buy it$40,807
A fair price could save$2,193
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE
The price to buy it$40,807
A fair price could save$2,193
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE
The price to buy it$40,807
A fair price could save$2,193
2026 Toyota bZ4X XLE
The price to buy it$41,452
A fair price could save$1,548
2026 Kia EV6 Light
The price to buy it$41,756
A fair price could save$2,244
2026 Nissan Ariya Engage
The price to buy it$41,756
A fair price could save$2,244
2026 Subaru Solterra Premium
The price to buy it$43,380
A fair price could save$1,620
2026 Volvo EX30 Core
The price to buy it$43,654
A fair price could save$2,346
2026 Honda Prologue EX
The price to buy it$46,272
A fair price could save$1,728
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range
The price to buy it$46,501
A fair price could save$2,499
2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV LT
The price to buy it$47,450
A fair price could save$2,550
2026 Polestar 2 Long Range
The price to buy it$49,348
A fair price could save$2,652
2026 Lexus RZ 300e
The price to buy it$50,128
A fair price could save$1,872
2026 Genesis GV60 Advanced
The price to buy it$50,297
A fair price could save$2,703
2026 Cadillac Optiq Luxury
The price to buy it$51,246
A fair price could save$2,754
2026 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT
The price to buy it$52,195
A fair price could save$2,805
2026 Kia EV9 Light
The price to buy it$53,144
A fair price could save$2,856
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40
The price to buy it$53,824
A fair price could save$4,176
2026 Cadillac Lyriq Tech
The price to buy it$56,940
A fair price could save$3,060
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SE
The price to buy it$56,940
A fair price could save$3,060
2026 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S
The price to buy it$57,889
A fair price could save$3,111
2026 Acura ZDX A-Spec
The price to buy it$61,685
A fair price could save$3,315
2026 Audi Q6 e-tron Premium
The price to buy it$60,320
A fair price could save$4,680
2026 Lucid Air Pure
The price to buy it$67,379
A fair price could save$3,621
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition
The price to buy it$68,328
A fair price could save$3,672
2026 Tesla Model S Long Range
The price to buy it$71,175
A fair price could save$3,825
2026 Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive
The price to buy it$75,920
A fair price could save$4,080
2026 Tesla Model X Long Range
The price to buy it$75,920
A fair price could save$4,080
2026 Volvo EX90 Plus
The price to buy it$75,920
A fair price could save$4,080
Can't decide? Compare two
2026 Acura ZDX A-Spec vs 2026 Audi Q6 e-tron Premium
2026 Cadillac Lyriq Tech vs 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SE
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select vs 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select vs 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE
Found the one?
Set a target, save a little each week, and your car fund keeps growing while you wait. When you're ready, your down payment is ready too.
Start my car fundCommon questions
What's the cheapest of these electric cars to buy?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf SV is the most affordable here — about $28,470 at a fair price. They go up to around $75,920 for the 2026 Volvo EX90 Plus.
Which of these electric cars holds its value best?
The 2026 Toyota bZ4X XLE keeps its value best — roughly 62% after three years, or about $26,660.
How much should I save for one of these electric cars?
A common starting point is about 20% of the price up front — for these cars that's roughly $5,694 to $15,184. Save a little each week and your car fund is ready when you are.
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