Sticker prices for new electric cars in America come from several published lists, and each one counts the numbers a little differently. Some include the destination charge, while others leave it out, so the figures below are best read as starting points rather than a strict ranking. Here are twelve models, each with its current starting price and a note on what that number covers.
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1. Chevrolet Bolt: Lowest Price on the List
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt starts at $28,995 including destination, which makes it the lowest-priced entry on the Cars.com cheapest EVs list published October 26, 2026. That figure applies to the base LT trim.
Because destination is already counted, the number is a more complete starting point than a price quoted without it. Buyers comparing against lists that leave the charge out should add it back before deciding whether the Bolt’s lead holds up, and taxes and incentives remain separate from the sticker.
2. Kia EV3: Light FWD Entry Point
In InsideEVs cheapest EV rankings, the 2027 Kia EV3 Light FWD starts at $31,385 including destination. Cars.com lists the same $31,385 figure for the model, so two separate sources agree on the entry price.
That agreement is useful for shoppers, since the base Light front-wheel-drive trim is the version the number describes. Higher trims will cost more, and the destination charge is already folded in, so the figure should be close to what a buyer sees on the window sticker before taxes and incentives.
3. Nissan Leaf: Third-Generation Pricing
The 2026 Nissan Leaf starts at $31,565 including destination, according to the Cars.com price comparison dated October 26, 2026. It sits just above the Kia EV3 in the ranking by starting price.
The gap between the two is small, so trim level, available incentives and local dealer offers could easily reorder them for an individual buyer. Anyone cross-shopping should compare like-for-like trims, because a base price shows only the least expensive version of each car, not what most shoppers end up configuring.
4. Hyundai Kona Electric: Listed Without Destination
The Hyundai Kona Electric SE starts at $32,975 before destination, based on the Coltura least expensive EVs table updated August 31, 2026. That table lists the car as a 2025 model.
Because destination is excluded, the true sticker will be higher than the headline number. The 2025 label also deserves a second look before purchase, since availability of that model year can change. Buyers should confirm with a dealer that the SE is still on sale at the quoted starting price.
5. Hyundai Ioniq 5: Standard Range RWD
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range RWD starts at $35,000 before destination, per the Coltura EV price list dated August 31, 2026. The listing refers specifically to the lowest-priced configuration of the model.
Since the figure leaves out destination, it is not directly comparable with entries from lists that include it. A shopper weighing the Ioniq 5 against the Leaf or EV3 should adjust for that difference, and should keep in mind that moving up from the Standard Range RWD trim raises the price.
6. Toyota bZ: Now Simply Named bZ
Toyota’s 2026 bZ starts at $36,495 including destination, according to InsideEVs list of cheap EVs. The model appears under the shortened bZ name in the source rather than the earlier bZ4X label.
The destination-inclusive figure gives buyers a fuller picture of the entry cost than a base MSRP alone. The price is for the 2026 model year, so shoppers should check that dealers are quoting the same year and trim, since older bZ4X inventory may carry a different sticker.
7. Chevrolet Equinox EV: Chevy’s Second Entry
The Chevrolet Equinox EV starts at $36,795 including destination, according to the Cars.com EV price roundup published October 26, 2026. It is the second Chevrolet on the list, behind the Bolt.
For Chevrolet shoppers, the difference between the Bolt and the Equinox EV is the main choice the list highlights, since both prices include destination and are directly comparable. The Equinox EV costs more than the Bolt’s $28,995 starting figure, so buyers are paying for the larger step up in the lineup.
8. Fiat 500e: Retro Small Car Pricing
The 2026 Fiat 500e starts at $37,695 including destination, per InsideEVs EV price ranking. It is one of the smallest vehicles in the group yet carries a higher starting price than several larger models.
That contrast is worth noting for city drivers drawn to the compact shape. Starting price alone does not capture cargo room or range, so buyers should compare the 500e against bigger, similarly priced entries such as the Equinox EV and Mach-E before committing to the smaller body.
9. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Select RWD Starting Point
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD starts at $37,795 before destination, per the Coltura EV pricing table dated August 31, 2026. The entry trim is the rear-wheel-drive Select.
Because Coltura leaves out destination, the amount a buyer sees at the dealership will run higher than the table number. Shoppers comparing the Mach-E with the bZ or Fiat 500e, whose prices include destination, should account for that gap to avoid assuming the Ford is cheaper than it really is.
10. Kia EV6: Light RWD Trim
The 2026 Kia EV6 Light RWD starts at $37,900 before destination, according to the Coltura least expensive EVs list updated August 31, 2026. The listing covers the entry Light trim with rear-wheel drive.
The figure lands just above the Mach-E Select on the same list, so the two are close rivals on price. Destination is not included, which means the final sticker will be higher. Buyers choosing between them can treat the starting prices as a tie and decide on trim details instead.
11. Tesla Model 3: Tesla’s Cheaper Sedan
The 2027 Tesla Model 3 starts at $38,380 including destination, according to the Cars.com cheapest EVs ranking dated October 26, 2026. It is the lower-priced of the two Teslas in this gallery.
Since the number includes destination, it can be compared directly with the Bolt, EV3, Leaf and Equinox EV from the same source. Shoppers should note that Tesla trim names and pricing are tied to the 2027 model year here, and prices shown for older inventory could differ from this figure.
12. Tesla Model Y: Most Expensive on the List
The 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD starts at $41,630 including destination, per InsideEVs affordable EV list. That is the highest starting price among the twelve models gathered here.
Because it is the top of the range in this group, the Model Y marks where entry pricing for these cars currently ends. Buyers should keep in mind that the figure covers the rear-wheel-drive version and is a 2026 model-year price, so other configurations and later model years may be priced differently.
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