THE LONGEST-RANGE EVS YOU CAN BUY FOR UNDER $50,000

Electric vehicles are growing in popularity but still make up a small percentage of total car sales. More than two decades of vehicle and infrastructure development have yielded only a 6.8% market share for EVs in the United States.

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Part of the problem is range anxiety — owners’ fear that they won’t be able to get where they need to go on a full charge. But as charging stations proliferate and EV range increases, that fear should fade. To help, experts have compiled a list of five of the highest-range electric vehicles available for less than $50,000. The vehicles on this list are specific trims and configurations that offer the most range for the least money.

The range ratings listed below are a combination of EPA and manufacturer estimates. Experts does its own independent EV range testing, which can be found on its website. Prices listed here include destination charges.

2024 TESLA MODEL 3

Tesla made big updates to its Model 3 for the 2024 model year. Tesla estimates that the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive version can go 363 miles on a full charge. That’s an ample surplus of miles for most people’s needs. And the Model 3 has shown itself to be one of the most efficient EVs available, using less electrical power per mile driven than many competitors. What’s more, range is but one of the 3’s many merits. It accelerates quickly, handles well, and brings together luxury and affordability in a thoroughly modern design.