The 2023 Kia Niro EV.
Electric cars are pretty expensive, but a handful of EVs don't have to break the bank.
  • Going electric can cost an arm and a leg — but it doesn't have to. 
  • Some battery-powered vehicles cost less than $30,000. 
  • The best electric cars for budget-conscious buyers include the Chevy Bolt, Volkswagen ID.4, and Hyundai Kona.

Anyone looking to go electric on a budget is sure to be dismayed by the general state of the battery-powered car market.