Top 10 Best Electric Cars in the World
There is a very fast-growing market for electric cars these days. Tesla pioneered the category a decade ago, but several manufacturers are now ready to be recognized at the forefront. Some are from renowned automotive industry titans, while others are from younger and more ‘revolutionary’ firms you may have never heard of.
So, in this article, we will discuss the top ten finest electric vehicles in a nutshell. So, instead of scrolling down, could you sit back and enjoy the topic with us?
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10. Nissan Leaf
Cost: $36780
The new Nissan Leaf employs carryover mechanicals but with improved battery technology and a fresh wardrobe to bring it in line with the latest Nissan family-style seen in cars like the Qashqai. If you choose the E+ variant, Nissan claims a real-world range of up to 239 miles, giving the Leaf true everyday practicality qualities.
It is an excellent electric hatchback for users. Nissan has upped the horsepower of the basic motor to 146 bhp and 236lb ft. with 40kWh of battery energy to play with. That’s enough horsepower to reduce the 0-62mph time from 11.5 seconds to 7.9 seconds.
The car’s interior is a bit different from the previous one, with less identifiable and controversial features, such as the exterior. There are still some harsh plastics to be found if you look hard enough though. However, the overall quality of the vehicle is more outstanding. It’s current style is less likely to repel more conservative consumers. The user needs between 21 to 32 hours to charge the 40kWh Nissan Leaf fully.
9. BMW i3
Cost: $ 44450
Even in 2021, the BMW i3 manages to appear forward-thinking and stylish. The new one tends to appear even better, if that is somehow possible. It’s only a minor change is a new silver roofline strip with various bumper modifications fore and aft, and a few small tucks.
The motive source remains the same, a synchronous electric motor with a single gear powered by a 94Ah lithium-ion high-voltage battery (33kWh). That translates to 170hp and 184lb ft. of peak torque, 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, and a top speed of 93mph. The official NEDC lab range is 186 miles, which is really not much in the real world. Car enthusiasts might also question the performance too, but for regular people the electric vehicle is still sufficient.
If customers want even more power but a little less range, the i3S, a sportier version of the i3, is now available. It gains 14bhp/15lb ft. of power over the regular car’s outputs, a black roof swatch, new bumpers, a 10mm lower sports suspension, a 40mm wider track, 20mm-wider 20-inch wheels, and black arches – all of which look quite nice. It even has Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), which improves agility and allows for controlled drifts.
8. VW ID.3
Cost: $53166
Volkswagen’s ID.3 represents a watershed moment in the company’s history. VW has openly referred to it as a new “third chapter” in the brand’s history, putting it on par with the Beetle and Golf. The Volkswagen ID.3 is one of the slickest mid-sized, mid-priced EVs on the market, with sharp driving, high quality from Wolfsburg (a german city, where Volkswagen cars are mainly produced, in case you didn’t know), and enough flair to satisfy the most tech-savvy consumers.
The ID.3 emphasizes its seriousness to better the environment with a carbon-neutral manufacturing process in a plant that uses only renewable energy sources. When you sit in the driver’s seat, the entertainment system activates. The unique ID Light, which covers the width of the lower windscreen, glows in greeting.
The ID.3 has much interior space as well. The long wheelbase, cab-forward windscreen, and higher roofline provide plenty of leg and headroom. The 385-liter boot is five liters more than a Golf’s, despite having an electric motor linked to the back axle somewhere beneath there.
While just a single 201bhp motor power will be available initially, purchasers will be able to pick between 58kWh and 77kWh battery packs, with 260 or 340 miles per charge. Those are WLTP numbers, which should be quite accurate.
7. Tesla Model 3
Cost: $55475
The Tesla Model 3 is a game-changer in terms of range, technology, and the extra benefit of Tesla’s Supercharger network, making it one of the greatest electric vehicles available. The Tesla Model 3 was upgraded in 2020, although with only a minimal touch to the modifications. There are now permanent inductive pads that allow wireless charging.
A Heat Pump was also included in the Model 3. It is intended to minimize the risk of cold weather on the range by reducing the amount of waste heat from the cabin. The Model 3 defies the auto industry’s infatuation with rushing headlong into the arms of the lardy SUV. It’s a small item, and it’s small stature strikes you, the instant you look at it.
Even before you enter the Tesla Model 3’s cabin; it’s clear that this vehicle does things differently. There is no key; instead, you have to use a RFID card or a smartphone to unlock the automobile. The Tesla Model 3 is a winner because it has a great real-world battery range, a big and airy cabin, drives well in all variants, and provides driver-assistance technology that works flawlessly.
6. Ford Mustang Mach-E
Cost: $60500
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is built on an entirely new chassis. The vehicle is available with a 76 or 99kWh battery and a single or twin motor configuration. The claimed range is up to 370 miles, making it one of the longest-distance electric vehicles so far.
The base model weighs less than two tones and has 254bhp, while the most powerful model has 332bhp. In the near future, there will be a GT variant with up to 480bhp and a 0-62mph time in 3.5 seconds!
The five seater has a hatchback trunk and a 100-liter ‘frunk’ in the nose. The larger story though is upfront, where you’ll find a Tesla-like 15.5-inch portrait touchscreen and several boasts about connection, phone mirroring applications, and self-driving.
5. Polestar 2
Cost: $61000
The Polestar 2 is a stand-alone, performance-oriented electric car brand spun out from the Swedish automaker Volvo. The Polestar 2 is the company’s second automobile and its true opportunity at glory.
It is presently offered in an entry-level front-wheel-drive with a single-motor configuration and the choice of two battery capacities: a 64kWh standard-range battery or a 78kWh long-range battery. If you prefer, you can choose a dual-motor four-wheel-drive configuration with the 78kWh battery as the standard.
Whether it’s the interior or exterior, the inexpensive Polestar 2 is virtually indistinguishable from the dual-motor range-topper. That’s a good thing especially considering its class-leading interior.
Polestar was formerly Volvo’s racing skunkworks, but it has evolved into a stand-alone electric branch controlled equally by Volvo and its Chinese parent company, Geely. Its vehicles are manufactured in China and sold globally.
Additionally, there’s the top-tier ‘Long Range Dual Motor’ model, having electric motors on both the front and back axles. Despite weighing 2.1 tonnes, the automobile produces a little over 400bhp divided 50/50 front-rear.
4. Volvo XC40 Recharge
Cost: $82200
The most striking aspect of the first all-electric Volvo is not its quick acceleration, but 4.9 seconds to 62mph is quite enjoyable. It also lacks a robust real-world range of more than 200 miles per charge.
The First Edition Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 is also worth mentioning here. Even though the powertrain is entirely different and the weight is significantly higher, it does an excellent job of providing the same blend of refinement, comfort, and feel-good modernity.
It was co-created by Volvo and Google and combined smartphone-familiar features like Google Assistant and Google Maps with the standard Volvo touchscreen. It’s a snap to use your voice, meaning you spend less time staring at the screen and scrolling through menus, trying to figure out how to adjust your seat warmer, instead you just use the voice commander, controlling your vehicle even while you are driving!
There are no drive modes, but you may tighten up the steering with the touch of an icon, with the option of an off-road mode. The primary decision is whether to use One Pedal driving or not.
Aside from the questionable pricing, this is an awe-inspiring EV debut, fulfilling Volvo’s goal of making the switch pleasant and straightforward. It’s geared at early adopters, and it should do a fantastic marketing job, to convince people to buy that vehicle.
3. Audi e-tron GT
Cost: $99900
The Audi e-Tron GT can be considered the Porsche Taycan’s sibling car. It was built on the same VW Group J1 chassis and contains much of the same technology. Of course, it’s not the first pure-electric Audi; that honor belongs to the company’s ever-expanding lineup of e-Tron SUVs, but it’s certainly the most thrilling one.
Initially, there will be two variants of the e-Tron GT: the ‘entry-level’ e-Tron GT Quattro and the full-fat RS e-Tron GT. It is the first electric Audi to bear the RS moniker. Both have a four-wheel-drive powertrain at either end and the same two-speed gearbox as the Taycan on the rear axle to maximize acceleration off the line.
It also improves the economy at higher speeds. Also, both vehicles come with the standard 93kWh battery, a range no lower than 238 miles, and a rear-wheel drive option like the Taycan. When you use launch control, the ‘Quattro’ produces 469bhp, or 523bhp for a 2.5-second surge, enough for 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and a peak speed of 152mph.
The RS has 590bhp or 637bhp on over-boost, making it the most powerful RS model to date, although in short spurts it is capable of 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds with a maximum speed of 155mph. The Audi is marketed as a fast GT rather than a four-door sports vehicle.
2. Tesla Model S
Cost: $112600
The Tesla Model S is the seminal electric vehicle that is “a man amongst boys” in the electric vehicle market. It’s well-established now, and it introduced a splash of executive flair to the EV market years before the Europeans did.
It has a very long-range, surpassing 300 miles in various trim levels, and it’s performance is quite excellent. Speaking of a true top model, the Tesla Model S is capable of 0-60mph in just 2.4 seconds!
However, these are functional saloon vehicles with seating for five and a flat floor for rear-seat passengers. It also benefits from the brand’s Supercharger network for quick recharging, making them considerably simpler to recharge than many competitors, since the alternatives typically rely on separate, and frequently unreliable, charging networks.
The features of the automobile are managed via the massive 17-inch touchscreen that dominates the dashboard.
It consistently drew appreciative attention from new travelers, and the user experience is nearly flawless. If you know how to command an iPhone, you’ll adore this because the design is identical. The screen is very large, and the buttons and touch points are so generously placed that we never had trouble using it, even when on the go!
1. Porsche Taycan
Cost: $114200
The new Porsche Taycan is a technological triumph. It excels at the things we all like about driving: accelerating, braking, and turning around bends. The vehicle has a vast reservoir of capacity that is virtually untapped by traditional driving. Porsche is introducing rear-wheel-drive versions being less expensive than the Turbo, Turbo S, and 4S models.
With the Taycan lineup, Porsche has made going battery-electric appear astonishingly simple. Porsche produced a highly advanced and extremely compelling automobile from the start. The Taycan will overtake the Cayenne SUV as Porsche’s second best-selling vehicle in 2020.
The Taycan can reach 62mph in 5.4 seconds thanks to its 402bhp electric engine. It is an entirely different equation, and it reveals Porsche’s luxurious capabilities without the distraction of face-bending G-forces.
Taycan depicts a character who is much more than a ‘cost-cutting EV.’ It has a range of 301 miles with the performance of the Plus battery, but to be honest, it’s how the electric car drives that stands out. Porsche claims a WLTP maximum combined range of 288 miles with the performance Plus battery and 254 miles without, compared to 301 and 268 for the rear-drive Taycan.
Final Takeaway:
We have briefly explored some of the best and most expensive electric cars that are available in the market. They have exceptional features, setting them apart from regular cars. Tell us which car is your favorite?
