EV Model Comparison (2026 US Lineup)
The best-selling EVs in the US side by side — price, EPA range, real efficiency, insurance, and what each actually costs to charge for a year. Efficiency (Wh/mi) is the number that matters for running cost: lower is better — compact sedans and crossovers sit at the efficient end, electric trucks at the other.
| Model / trim | MSRP | EPA range | Wh/mi | MPGe | Insurance/yr | Charging/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18in) | $57,900 | 333 | 285 | 118 | $2,512 | $719 |
| Cadillac Lyriq Luxury RWD | $59,200 | 326 | 368 | 92 | $2,039 | $929 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD | $34,995 | 319 | 311 | 108 | $2,137 | $785 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV LT FWD | $44,700 | 312 | 323 | 104 | $2,181 | $815 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV LT (2LT, 283-mi battery) | $69,100 | 283 | 503 | 67 | $1,947 | $1,270 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD | $37,795 | 260 | 314 | 107 | $2,328 | $793 |
| Honda Prologue EX FWD | $39,900 | 308 | 325 | 104 | — | $820 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE RWD (Long Range) | $37,500 | 318 | 300 | 114 | $1,962 | $757 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD (MY2025) | $42,800 | 342 | 260 | 132 | $2,186 | $656 |
| Kia EV6 Wind RWD (Long Range) | $44,800 | 319 | 296 | 114 | $2,213 | $747 |
| Kia EV9 Light Long Range RWD | $57,900 | 305 | 380 | 89 | $2,310 | $959 |
| Lexus RZ 350e FWD (18in) | $47,295 | 301 | 266 | 126 | — | $672 |
| Nissan Leaf S+ FWD | $29,990 | 303 | 278 | 121 | $2,064 | $702 |
| Rivian R1T Dual Large (20in) | $79,990 | 300 | 429 | 79 | $3,050 | $1,083 |
| Rivian R1S Dual Large (20in) | $83,990 | 300 | 429 | 79 | $3,008 | $1,083 |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | $36,990 | 321 | 243 | 139 | $2,300 | $613 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | $39,990 | 321 | 243 | 138 | $2,200 | $613 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | $39,990 | 303 | 257 | 131 | $2,200 | $649 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard AWD | $41,990 | 294 | 265 | 127 | $2,200 | $669 |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $42,490 | 363 | 246 | 137 | $2,300 | $621 |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $45,990 | 357 | 252 | 134 | $2,200 | $636 |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | $47,490 | 346 | 264 | 128 | $2,300 | $666 |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $49,990 | 327 | 275 | 123 | $2,200 | $694 |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $54,990 | 314 | 302 | 111 | $2,300 | $762 |
| Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $57,990 | 306 | 320 | 105 | $2,200 | $808 |
| Tesla Model Y L AWD (6-seat) | $61,990 | 325 | 275 | 123 | $2,200 | $694 |
| Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD | $69,990 | 325 | 429 | 78 | $2,900 | $1,083 |
| Tesla Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) | $69,990 | 335 | 434 | 78 | $2,900 | $1,096 |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD | $79,990 | 325 | 429 | 79 | $2,900 | $1,083 |
| Tesla Model S | $94,990 | 410 | 271 | 124 | $3,000 | $684 |
| Tesla Model X | $99,990 | 352 | 322 | 105 | $3,000 | $813 |
| Tesla Model S Plaid | $109,990 | 368 | 306 | 110 | $3,000 | $772 |
| Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | $114,490 | 309 | 362 | 93 | $3,000 | $914 |
| Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast | $114,990 | 320 | 435 | 77 | $3,200 | $1,098 |
| Tesla Model X Plaid | $114,990 | 335 | 337 | 100 | $3,000 | $851 |
| Toyota bZ XLE Plus FWD | $37,900 | 314 | 255 | 131 | $2,197 | $644 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pro RWD | $45,095 | 291 | 298 | 113 | $2,254 | $752 |
Charging cost assumes 13,500 mi/yr at home on ~$0.17/kWh with ~10% charging loss. Efficiency & range from EPA (fueleconomy.gov); insurance from 2026 model-level averages.
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