Cheapest electric cars of 2026
EVs ranked by lowest starting MSRP.
Data-driven ranking · Rankings computed July 11, 2026 · Listing counts refresh daily
What are the cheapest electric cars? The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona ranks #1, followed by the 2026 Nissan Leaf and the 2026 Toyota bZ.
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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: Dodge Charger Daytona, Nissan Leaf, Toyota bZ, Subaru Uncharted, Hyundai Ioniq 5.
- How much do the cheapest electric cars cost?
- Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $0 to $39,700, depending on trim and configuration.
- What is the cheapest vehicle in the cheapest electric cars list?
- The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $0.
- 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 July 11, 2026.
US sales data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net.

