EVs
The Cheapest New EVs in America: the 27,600 Dollar Bolt Leads, the Leaf Wins on Range
By CARC Editorial Team · November 13, 2026 · 3 min read
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is the cheapest new electric car in the US at 27,600 dollars before destination, followed by the 2026 Nissan Leaf S+ at 29,990 dollars. Both prices were checked on the makers sites on November 8, 2026. The short answer: the Bolt wins on price, and the Leaf wins on range, with 303 miles against 262.
The rest of the affordable field is close behind. The 2027 Toyota bZ XLE costs 34,980 dollars with 236 miles of range, the Chevrolet Equinox EV costs 34,995 dollars with 319 miles, the Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive costs 36,990 dollars with 321 miles, and the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive costs 39,990 dollars with 321 miles. Destination charges add more than 1,000 dollars to every car on the list.
The 7,500 dollar federal tax credit ended on September 30, 2025, so none of these cars gets it. The Bolt may not be around long either. CarGurus says it is due to remain in production only until mid-2027, so its price and availability could change.
Sources: AppleScoop