Electric vehicles are slowly but surely becoming more mainstream. However, one thing continues to be a concern for the average buyer, range. If you’re looking for an affordable EV, chances are that you want to pick from a list of models with the best overall range.
With automakers reporting theirmost recent sales figures, it is clear that electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. This is in no small part thanks to brands bolstering their options with bigger and better batteries. People want the range of their EVs to at the minimum match gas-powered options.
We’ve found the ten electric vehicles on the market under $60,000 with the best range. We explore which individual trims perform the best on a single charge, and what kind of power they deliver. Also outlined is the rate at which automakers claim their EVs charge and how quickly you can tack on some additional range.
to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including the EPA and TopSpeed. Models are ranked based on the maximum range they offer for under $60,000, from least to most range.
102025 Honda Prologue FWD
Maximum Range: 308 Miles
The Honda Prologue has entered itssecond year on the marketand the Japanese brand has already bolstered the electric crossover with a larger battery. It is now more powerful as well. To get the most range out of the Prologue you need to opt for a front-wheel drive EX or Touring model with their MSRP sitting at $47,400 and $51,700 respectively.
220 HP
243 LB-FT
0-60 MPH
112 MPH
Battery Pack
85 kWh
The new battery pack gives the Prologue some additional range, but that isn’t the only upgrade the small SUV gets. Honda has also given it a strong front motor, pumping out a few more horses compared to the 2024 model year. The Prologue also features DC fast charging capability, with a maximum rate of155 kW.
92024 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD
Maximum Range: 310 Miles
The EV6 is a stylish and enticing electric subcompact crossover, with a fantastic interior and a starting price of $42,600. However, the base model has a smaller battery and only manages 232 miles on a single charge. Thus, you’ll have to upgrade to the Long Range model, which starts at $45,950 to get the best range. The upcoming 2025 model, which has been refreshed may be worth waiting for as it will be getting a larger 85 kWh battery pack.
225 HP
258 LB-FT
118 MPH
77.4 kWh
Kia’s EV6 performs much better than you’d expect, with even the single-motor rear-wheel drive models featuring some perky acceleration. The upgraded battery pack is well worth the additional money, with this model able to travel pretty far on a single charge. When plugged into a 350-kWfast-charger, Kia claims it can go from 10 to 80 percent charge in 18 minutes.
82025 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Maximum Range: 311 Miles
The Model Y very recently received an update for the 2025 model year, with its styling better aligning with its stablemate, the Model 3. Tesla has been a bit all over the place lately following tons of public controversy, but it looks like the only 2025 Model Y available right now is theLong Range AWD model, which starts at $48,990.
425 HP
475 LB-FT
125 MPH
75 kWh
On their site, Tesla claims that the EPA estimated range for the 2025 Model Y Long Range AWD is 327 miles, but the EPA lists the same model as having achieved an estimated range of 311 miles. Regardless, the Model Y delivers some pretty impressive efficiency considering its performance.
7Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD
Maximum Range: 318 Miles
One of our favorite subcompact EVs, the Ioniq 5 is a quirky offering that proves battery-powered vehicles can be fun. It mixes a good amount of traditional elements with contemporary technology. It starts at $42,600, but you’ll have to upgrade to the extended range model to get 318 miles on a single charge, which starts at $46,650.
117 MPH
84 kWh
While the more powerful models are definitely tempting, it’s the SE with rear-wheel drive that offers the best range. The standard range model should be avoided, as it only comes with a 63 kWh battery pack. when plugged into a DC fast-charger with the supplied CCS adapter, Hyundai claims it will charge from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes.
62025 BMW i4 eDrive40
The onlyoption from the luxury segmenton this list, the i4 is a unique offering in the EV world. The base eDrive40 model starts just under the $60,000 mark, with an MSRP of $57,900. You get a lot for your money, though, with the i4 offering great performance and a plush cabin.
335 HP
317 LB-FT
122 MPH
84.3 kWh
BMW’s i4 is a genuinely sporty EV, with rear-wheel drive and plenty of power to get going quickly. It is impressive how well the eDrive40 balances performance and efficiency, able to go fairly far on a single charge. Every model features 200-kW charging capacity, meaning it can gain 88 to 108 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes.
52025 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD
Maximum Range: 319 Miles
Chevrolet has really been on a hot streak with their electric vehicles. We think that the Equinox EV is up there with the best options in the compact SUV segment. It is also anincredibly cheapoption, with the base model offering the best range and starting at an affordable $33,600.
113 MPH
Chevrolet understands that range is perhaps one of the biggest factors driving EV purchases right now, which is why every Equinox comes with a pretty hefty battery for a crossover at this price point. All models comes with DC fast charging, and Chevy claims that you can add 70 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes.
42025 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Range
Maximum Range: 320 Miles
It may have the same name as Ford’s sports car, but don’t expect the same experience, the Mach-E isits own machine. It starts at $36,495, but you’ll want the extended battery pack, which is only offered on the Premium trim. This means you’ll spend at least $43,995 for a Mach-E that can go 320 miles on a single charge.
264 HP
387 LB-FT
110 MPH
91 kWh
Thanks to a particularly torque-heavy setup, the Mach-E is able to accelerate pretty quickly, even in its least powerful guise. The base model comes with a 70 kWh battery, with the upgrade to the Extended pack being well worth it. Ford says you can plug your Mach-E into a 240-volt outlet at home, and it will replenish 80 percent of its charge “overnight”.
32025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS RWD
Maximum Range: 324 Miles
The Blazer EV is a pretty solid and affordable optionin the mid-size segment, offering tons of interior space and plenty of range. Its lineup is pretty complicated, but all you need to know is that the rear-wheel drive version of the RS offers the highest mileage of any model. It starts at around $56,990.
265 HP
130 MPH
102 kWh
Chevrolet has installed a massive battery in their mainstream mid-size SUV, which gives it a ton of usable range. What is particularly impressive, is that the rear-wheel drive RS provides some pretty impressive performance figures at this price point as well. Chevy says it can charge at a rate of up to 190 kW, meaning it can hain 78 miles in just 10 minutes.
22025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD
Hyundai has one of the strongest EV lineups on the market right now, and the Ioniq 6 sedan is certainly proof of this. The most affordable standard range model starts at $37,850, but you’ll want the bigger battery pack, meaning you’ll have to upgrade. The cheapest Ioniq 6 with the upgraded battery is the SE, starting at $42,800.
116 MPH
The Ioniq 6 doesn’t have a massive battery pack, meaning its range comes down to good efficiency. With a lower, more aerodynamic profile than a lot of other options on this list, it can go farther with less. It’s alsofaster than it looks. Hyundai claims that when plugged in to a DC fast charger, the Inoniq 6 can go from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes.
12025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Maximum Range: 363 Miles
The Model 3 launched and changed the EV landscape, and it remains one of the mostadvanced options on the market. The long-range models are the only options available other than the Performance, with both the rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants offering impressive range. The rear-wheel drive model takes the cake in terms of range, though, and starts at $42,490.
295 HP
309 LB-FT
79.7 kWh
The rear-wheel drive Model 3 delivers the best overall range, beating most of its competitors by a large margin. If you want the more powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive version, you’ll still get an impressive 346 miles of range. Using Tesla’s Supercharger network, the company claims you can add 195 miles of range in 15 minutes.
