Cheapest electric cars of 2026

EVs ranked by lowest starting MSRP.

Data-driven ranking · Rankings computed August 26, 2026 · Listing counts refresh daily

What are the cheapest electric cars? The 2026 Nissan Leaf ranks #1, followed by the 2026 Toyota bZ and the 2026 Subaru Uncharted.

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Cheapest electric cars FAQ

What are the cheapest electric cars?
OpenDealer ranks the following as the cheapest electric cars for 2026: Nissan Leaf, Toyota bZ, Subaru Uncharted, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevrolet Equinox EV.
How much do the cheapest electric cars cost?
Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $29,990 to $39,990, depending on trim and configuration.
What is the cheapest vehicle in the cheapest electric cars list?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $29,990.
How does OpenDealer rank vehicles?
Ranked by starting MSRP (lowest first), with ties broken by the OpenDealer composite score (safety, efficiency, value, popularity, availability). All inputs are from public data sources; no paid placement.

How this ranking works

Ranked by starting MSRP (lowest first), with ties broken by the OpenDealer composite score (safety, efficiency, value, popularity, availability). All inputs are from public data sources; no paid placement.

Rank order and scores are computed from public data (NHTSA, EPA, manufacturer pricing, 2025 US sales figures) and inventory availability at snapshot time, then frozen for six months. OpenDealer listing counts and shop links refresh daily. Dealers cannot pay to influence placement. Rankings last computed August 26, 2026.

US sales data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net.