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Best Electric Vehicles of 2018

Have you been wanting to buy an electric vehicle to help save on gas and contribute to the environment? If that is the case,  you could save thousands of dollars with the federal electric vehicle tax credit as. Automakers are producing a growing quantities of electric vehicles, with ranges that extend to 200 miles. 
Here is a rank list of the best Electric vehicles of the 2018.



8) 2018 Kia Soul EV:
  $33,950 | USN Score: 8.4/10 | Range: 111 mi


The 2018 Kia Soul EV is a battery-electric version, which is only available for sale and lease in some states;  California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. For 2018, Kia upped the capacity of its battery, giving it an EPA-estimated range of 111 miles. Its energy efficiency is rated at 124 MPGe in the city and 93 MPGe on the highway.



7) 2018 BMW i3
   $44,450 | USN Score: 8.2/10 | Range: 114 mi

The i3 is built largely of carbon fiber to keep its weight down and performance up. The i3 is rated by the EPA to travel up to 114 miles on a single charge. Its energy efficiency is rated at 129MPGe in the city and 109MPGe on the highway.



6) 2018 Nissan Leaf 
$29,990 | USN Score: 7.6/10 | Range: 151 mi

The Nissan Leaf can travel an EPA-estimated 151 miles on a single charge. Its energy efficiency is rated125 MPGe in the city and 100 MPGe on the highway.The base price of the 2018 Nissan Leaf is below $30,000, and many buyers will be able to take advantage of the federal EV tax credit to bring its cost to around $22,500. The nissan Leaf is a good car It has plenty of cargo space, and it’s easy to drive, with quick pickup and solid handling. More than 300,000 Leafs have been sold worldwide through January 2018, making the Leaf the world's all-time best-selling highway-capable electric car in history.


5) 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf
$30,495 | USN Score: 8.3/10 | Range: 125 mi

The e-Golf utilizes a 134-hp 100-kWh electric motor powered by a 35.8-kWh lithium-ion battery. The EPA estimates 125 miles of range on a single charge; fuel economy is rated at a combined 119 MPGe. It leaps quickly and nearly silently from the start line, using the torque from its electric motor to its fullest capability, with a 0–60 mph of 8.9 seconds. The e-Golf has options included of automated emergency braking and parking assistant.



4) 2018 Tesla Model X
$79,500 | USN Score: 9.1/10 | Range: 237 mi

The 2018 Tesla Model X is an SUV different from other SUVs. Its electric drivetrain can accelerate the crossover from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 130 mhp. The EPA estimates 237 and 295 miles range on a single charge, depending on the model.The X is  practical, with a high-tech cabin, all-wheel drive,, and Falcon Wing doors.




3) 2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV
$29,500 | USN Score: 8.4/10 | Range: 124 mi

The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV includes a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid.  EPA-estimated mileage of 150 MPGe in the city and 122 MPGe on the highway. It is rated to travel up to 124 miles on a single charge.The Ioniq EV seats five in its roomy, high-quality interior .The Ioniq EV is currently only available to residents of California.


2) 2018 Tesla Model S
$74,500 | USN Score: 9.0/10 | Range: 259 mi

The 2018 Tesla Model S offers exceptional range and interior comfort, and world-class acceleration (518 Horsepower). The base model can go from zero to 60 mph in a bit more than 4 seconds.The fastest Model S can go from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds. Depending on the model, the range of the Model S varies from an EPA-estimated 259 miles to 335 miles. The EPA estimates between 92 and 101 MPGe in the city and 102 and 105 MPGe on the highway, depending on the model.


1) 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
$36,620 | USN Score: 8.6/10 | Range: 238 mi

The Chevrolet Bolt EV was the first  affordable battery electric vehicle to offer a range of more than 200 miles. It has a starting price of $36,620, though many buyers will qualify for a $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit to bring the price below $30,000.Its range is an EPA-estimated of 238 miles, and it achieves an MPGe of 128 in the city and 110 MPGe on the highway. The Chevrolet Bolt EV comes with a lot of  connectivity features, including support for a Wi-Fi hot spot, a 4G LTE data connection, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.



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