One of the new features we just released is called value score. Value aims to address the best electric vehicle deals. Our value score looks at over 40 data dimensions across seven categories to rank and determines the best deals for your money. Our information covers the following:
- Safety
- Range
- Performance
- Infotainment
- EV charging
- Reliability
- Cost to Drive (estimated)
- Cargo capacity
The closer a value score is to 100, the better deal you are getting on a specific electric vehicle model. Our value score may change depending on where you live, as electricity and insurance costs vary nationwide. For our rankings, we used California, the largest EV market. Go to Electric Driver and look up electric cars to find the best deals in your location. Also, note that we do not apply the tax credit cost to our value calculation, as not everyone may qualify.
Electric Car Best Deals Top Ten Ranking
Our top ten rankings are based on the best available model trim. So if there is a Tesla Model S and Model S Plaid, we will only show the best deal of the two trims.
10. 2023 Nissan ARIYA 87 KWh FWD
Value Score: 82
Federal Tax Credit: Not eligible
Starting Price: $47,190
9. 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SE
Value Score: 85
Federal Tax Credit: Not eligible
Starting Price: $33,500
8. 2023 Tesla Model 3
Value Score: 88.51
Federal Tax Credit: $3,750
Starting Price: $42,990
7. 2023 Kia Niro EV
Value Score: 90
Federal Tax Credit: Not eligible
Starting Price: $39,450
6. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
Value Score: 91
Federal Tax Credit: $7,500
Starting Price: $43,995
5. 2023 Kia EV6 Wind RWD
Value Score: 94
Federal Tax Credit: Not eligible
Starting Price: $48,500
4. 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range
Value Score: 95
Federal Tax Credit: $7,500
Starting Price: $54,990
3. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT
Value Score: 96
Federal Tax Credit: $7,500
Starting Price: $27,200
2. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE RWD
Value Score: 97
Federal Tax Credit: Not eligible
Starting Price: $45,500
1. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1LT
Value Score: 99
Federal Tax Credit: $7,500
Starting Price: $25,600
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is the best deal on an electric car right now. With a starting price of $25,600 with an available tax credit of $7,500, this electric car could be had for $18,100. Also, additional incentives may make the Chevrolet Bolt EV one of the best deals based on where you live.