2026 Nissan LEAF
$29,990 - $38,990 | 288 mi range
Affordable Electric Vehicles Under $45K for 2026
The top results include the 2026 Nissan LEAF, 2026 Toyota bZ, 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5, among 11 total vehicles. All data from EPA, NHTSA, and IIHS official sources.
How this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Powertrain: Electric; Base MSRP: 45000 or lower. Data is updated when source agencies publish new information.
Base prices range from $29,990 to $44,600. 9 brands are represented: Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and 4 more. 4 of 11 have earned NHTSA's top 5-star safety rating. Annual fuel costs span $550 (2026 Tesla Model Y) to $2,300 (2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E). 7 of 11 have zero recalls on file.
11 vehicles
2026 Toyota bZ
$34,900 - $45,300 | 236 mi range
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
$35,000 - $48,975 | 318 mi range
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
$35,100 - $44,200 | 319 mi range
2026 Tesla Model 3
$36,990 - $54,990 | 309 mi range
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
$37,795 - $53,395
2026 Subaru Solterra
$38,495 | 278 mi range
2026 Volvo EX30
$38,950 - $46,650 | 261 mi range
2026 Tesla Model Y
$39,990 - $59,990 | 357 mi range
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA
$42,750 - $67,550 | 23-30 MPG (Gas)
2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV
$44,600 - $60,600 | 312 mi range