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Best Electric cars under $60,000

24 popular Electric cars you can own under $60,000 — here's what each really costs, cheapest first.

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
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What Electric cars can I get under $60,000?

24 popular Electric cars in our guides land at or below $60,000. The most affordable is the 2026 Nissan Leaf SV, about $28,470 at a fair price.

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 to buy one under $60,000?

A common starting point is about 20% up front — for the 2026 Nissan Leaf SV that's roughly $5,694. Put away about $110 a week and your car fund is ready in a year.

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