While there are many affordable gas-powered cars that you can buy new for under $30,000, the same can’t be said for electric vehicles. There is now only a single new EV that sells for under $30k before taking into consideration any available incentives. EVs in this category deliver snappy performance and emissions-free motoring, but the lower price point does limit their battery capacities and, consequently, how far they can travel on a full charge. However, these could be the perfect vehicles for buyers who want to test the EV waters with an electric city runabout while holding on to a hybrid or ICE model for longer trips. Let’s look at the best electric cars under $30k.
