The best electric cars in the world

A direct competitor of the Tesla Model 3, this BMW i4 is the electric version of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. Its battery will last more than 500 kilometers, and there is also a more economical version with a slightly smaller range.

12 years after the first Tesla Roadster, the second generation of this spectacular model arrived in 2020. From 0 to 100 km/h in 1.9 seconds, 400 km/h top speed, and all thanks to 3 engines and a battery that will offer a range of 1,000 kilometers. The price? 250,000 US dollars for the first 1,000 models and 200,000 for the rest.

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Launched in 2012, the Tesla Model S still looks like a futuristic car. Available in several versions, the highest in the range has 612 hp and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. In addition, the 804 litres of cargo offered in its two trunks are amazing. Its base price is 90,000 dollars.

The BMW Vision iNext has become the technological benchmark for BMW i-models. Its range will exceed 600 kilometers, among the highest in the market.

Unknown to many, this Chinese electric car has become a reference since it launched in 2021. It was released just after the model M-Byte, its electric SUV version. The K-Byte has a benchmark for self-driving cars, thanks to the collaboration of Aurora, a pioneer in autonomous driving.

The Porsche Taycan is one of the world's best and most desired electric cars. It arrived in 2020 and its 600 hp makes it the second most powerful Porsche (after the 911 GT2 RS). It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h, and a range of 400 km. In addition, its fast charging system allows it to be fully charged in 20 minutes. And how much does it cost? Starting at 119,000 dollars.

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Britain's top-of-the-range car company also joined the electrification wave with its Jaguar I-Pace. A model with 400 hp and a range of almost 500 km. With a starting price of 87,000 dollars, this powerful sports SUV is capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The fastest allroad on the market is called Tesla Model X. Its 612 hp of power allows it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds. The Model X is available in three variants, all recognisable by its rear doors that open upwards. There's the 75D, the 100D, and the P100D, with a range of 417, 565 and 542 km respectively. The starting price for one of these electric cars is 105,000 dollars.

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With a starting price of 55,000 dollars, the Tesla Model 3 is the company's most affordable sedan. Tesla has had to create a new construction plant in Nevada, where it manufactures 500,000 units a year, to meet the worldwide demand for this car. Its reach oscillates between 418 and 500 kilometers. If this car attracts attention for anything, it is for its minimalism, concentrated in a 15-inch central screen.

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The first electric model of the luxury firm is this precious Aston Martin Rapid E. It is a limited edition of 155 units with 610 hp and 320 km of autonomy. Able to reach 250 km/h and go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, the car costs 242,000 dollars.

The Volvo XC40 is the first electric vehicle in the company's catalog. It hit the market in 2021 and has 408 hp which allows it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. In addition, it has a range of more than 400 km, with a battery that can be charged up to 80% in less than 40 minutes.

The Mercedes EQC is the new electric SUV from the German company. With an elegant and sporty design, it comes equipped with a 60 kWh battery and an engine between 150 kWh and 300 kWh, or 204 to 408 hp. Its range is around 400 kilometers and it charges in just 40 minutes. The starting price of the Mercedes EQC is 96,000 dollars.

The Hyundai Kona, the new star of the South Korean firm, has up to two 100% electric versions: one with 136 hp and 312 km of autonomy and another with 204 hp and 482 km of autonomy. An urban model, it's modern and has already become a super seller.

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It is Audi's first electric car and has been, of course, an SUV that stays between Q5 and Q7. Its two electric motors will give a combined power of 300 kW, or 408 hp, and up to 664 Nm of torque-motor. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and its speed is limited to 200 km/h. Its starting price is 90,700 dollars.

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Renewed in 2018, the BMW i3 is one of the electric surprises of recent years. Available in two versions, one with 170 hp and the other with 184 hp, both with a range of 280 km, this car is ideal for the city. It costs 44,000 dollars.

In 2020, the sports subsidiary of Volvo launched the Polestar 2, a compact sedan that competes with the Tesla Model 3. It has a 78 kWh battery that offers a range of almost 500 km. Meanwhile, the electric motor has a power of 300 kW (408 hp) and 660 Nm. Its starting price will be 43,000 dollars.

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This car aims to be the world's first electric pick-up. And it goes big, with three batteries of 105, 135, and 180 kWh that offers autonomous ranges of 370, 480, and 650 kilometers. With a towing capacity of up to 5 tons, this pickup is able to go from 0 to 100 km/hr in... 3 seconds!

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The BMW iX3 is the electric version of the X3. Apart from the obvious, it is not very different from its traditional brother. With a 75 kWh battery, it has a range of 400 km and an electric motor that delivers 300 hp.

The Fiat 500e is a model designed for the city. Its size, as well as its 135-kilometer range, make it a perfect vehicle for large cities. With a modern design and tremendous efficiency, the Fiat 500e features a high-voltage lithium-ion battery as well as an electric motor.

The Hyundai Ioniq is one of the electric cars that many taxi drivers are switching to. The reason, in addition to its 280 km range, is that it charges in just over four hours. Moreover, the batteries have a warranty of 8 years or 200,000 km. The starting price is 42,000 dollars.

The Kia e-Niro is already among the best-selling electrics, thanks to its tremendous value for money. Its SUV image helps, but so does its 204 hp electric motor combined with a battery that reaches 450 km of autonomous reach. The price of the electric variant is 42,000 dollars.

Nissan Leaf is the world's best-selling electric vehicle. With its new second generation, its performance is 150 hp with a range of 415 km. For less than 33,000 dollars, an entry-level version is available.

Another 100% electric model that entered the market superbly. The Renault Zoe is an urban model very similar to the Clio in its design. Made specifically for the city, it has a limited speed of 135 km/h and a range of up to 400 km. Its two engine options are 92 and 110 hp. As a result, its price is among the most affordable, as it is available from 24,000 dollars.

The Seat el-Born has an amazing 204 hp and a 62 kW battery generating an autonomous reach of 420 km. In just 47 minutes, the battery charges up to 80% thanks to its 100 kW supercharger.

After a tremendous overhaul, the Opel Ampera-e has reached a range of 500 km and a power of 204 hp. Despite this, the starting price of 44,000 dollars may seem excessive to many potential customers. It is possible that, in the short term, the car will assume the technology of the Chevrolet Bolt, now that they share the same manufacturer.

This micro-urban is ideal to move comfortably through the city. The Smart eq-Fortwo comes with 82 hp and a speed limited to 130 km/h. Its lithium-ion battery offers a range of 160 km. In terms of price, the cheapest model starts at 26,000 dollars.

The extended version of Smart Fortwo is called Smart Forfour. With 80 cm more space than its younger brother, they both share the 82 HP electric drive and self-limiting speed. But the Smart Forfour is 770 dollars more expensive: 26,700 dollars.

One of Volkswagen's great unknowns and promises is called ID. Vizzion. The car is supposed to be available in 2023. Its battery of 111 kWh would give it a spectacular autonomy of 650 km, placing it among those with the greatest autonomous range in the market. In addition, Volkswagen aims to give it all the advances in self-driving technology.