Going electric on a budget might sound like a far-fetched idea, but you can hop into a highly competent EV for a perfectly acceptable price in 2024. The average cost of a new car these days hovers between $45,000 and $50,000, or right around $10,000 more expensive than it was just five years ago. Does “average” also mean “affordable?” Your perspective may depend on whether your paycheck has swelled at the same rate as new car prices.
2024 Kia Niro EV Wave View 29 Photos Fourth place: Kia Niro EV Wave. $46,760; 155 points Our very own Senior Editor James Riswick just so happens to own a Niro EV, but it fared the worst in this test. Like the Kona Electric, the Niro EV starts out life under a platform that supports multiple powertrain types — in the Niro’s case from a regular hybrid to a PHEV.
“I was having a grand time scooting around in it until I was thoroughly embarrassed by a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid pulling away from a stoplight,” Associate Editor Byron Hurd noted. “These 2WD EVs are a lot like diesels; the torque makes them feel a lot quicker than they really are. And that's the Kia in a nutshell – it feels like a lot more car than it really is, and that's just not good enough in a segment becoming saturated with dedicated BEV models.
“This is the EV I'd want to hop into for jaunts around the city, being able to dice it up in traffic, maneuver tight parking lots and narrow one-way streets, and fling around every corner I encounter,” Senior Editor, Electric, John Beltz Snyder writes. “I also appreciate the tech on hand — the infotainment system is user-friendly, and the safety systems work well without being annoying. It's a shame about the rear-seat space and slow charging rates, though.
So why’s the ID.4 come home in second? Despite its downsides, the Volkswagen doesn’t suffer from the more debilitating compromises seen in the Niro EV and Kona Electric. It’s built on a dedicated EV platform and enjoys the benefits of such construction like a big 82 kWh battery pack with an impressive 175 kW max charge rate and a superior RWD layout. Plus, its spacious backseat and cargo area see it skyrocket ahead in utility scores.
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