Ranking

Longest-range electric cars under $50,000

The most range you can get for a starting price of $50,000 or less. For most buyers this is the list that matters: enough range for road trips without paying for a luxury car.

Updated 30 September 2026. What range means

  1. 1 374 mi
  2. 2
    2026 Tesla Model 3

    Premium RWD · $42,490 · all Model 3 trims

    363 mi
  3. 3
    2026 Tesla Model Y

    Premium RWD · $45,990 · all Model Y trims

    357 mi
  4. 4 342 mi
  5. 5
    2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

    RWD Extended Range · $39,995 · all Mustang Mach-E trims

    320 mi
  6. 6 319 mi
  7. 7
    2026 Kia EV6

    Long Range RWD · $43,000 · all EV6 trims

    319 mi
  8. 8 318 mi
  9. 9
    2026 Toyota bZ

    FWD · $43,070 · all bZ trims

    314 mi
  10. 10 312 mi
  11. 11 308 mi
  12. 12 308 mi
  13. 13
    2026 Lexus ES

    350e · $50,000 · all ES trims

    307 mi
  14. 14
    2026 Genesis GV60

    RWD · $50,000 · all GV60 trims

    306 mi
  15. 15
    2026 Nissan Leaf

    75kWh · $31,000 · all Leaf trims

    303 mi
  16. 16
    2026 Lexus RZ

    350e FWD · $45,000 · all RZ trims

    301 mi
  17. 17 291 mi
  18. 18
    2026 Nissan Ariya

    FWD 87kWh · $43,590 · all Ariya trims

    289 mi
  19. 19 288 mi
  20. 20
    2026 Toyota C-HR

    AWD · $38,000 · all C-HR trims

    287 mi
  21. 21
    2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV

    Standard Range WT · $50,000 · all Silverado EV trims

    286 mi
  22. 22 281 mi
  23. 23 261 mi
  24. 24
    2026 Volvo EX30

    Single Motor Extended Range · $34,950 · all EX30 trims

    261 mi
  25. 25
    2025 VinFast VF 8

    Eco · $46,000 · all VF 8 trims

    256 mi

Other rankings

Cars on sale in the US with EPA-rated range, newest model year only, each model once under its best trim for this list. Chinese- and European-market cars rated on CLTC or WLTP are left out because those tests aren't comparable. Prices and charging times are estimates; check with the manufacturer before buying.