Best Electric Cars for 2019

Best Affordable Electric Cars: 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet Bolt has been on the market since the start of 2017, winning numerous awards including the 2017 North American Car of the Year. With an average battery charge time of 9.3 hours at 220V and a range of 238 miles on a single charge, no wonder Chevrolet has sold almost 18,000 Bolts now. Introducing changes to the heated steering wheel and alteration to one of the trim levels. 

0-60 times are a respectable 6.5 seconds, with an average sized 60 kWh battery housed under the cabin floor. By 2023, GM plan to sell 20 all new electric vehicles.

Best Affordable Electric Cars: 2019 Nissan Leaf

Nissan redesigned its Leaf last year and optimized it to be a significantly better EV than before. The new model sports more aggressive styling - that has reduced aerodynamic drag, a larger 40 kWh battery and increased the range of 235 miles. Nissan has packed the new Leaf full of advanced tech, including Intelligent Mobility, where the driver only needs to use the accelerator pedal and the car will auto brake for them to a controlled stop. The car also has a number of other driver assists and retails for just under $30,000.

Best Luxury Electric Cars: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace

First off, we have Jaguar’s first ever all-electric sports car, winning a myriad of accolades within its first year of existence. The dual motor I-Pace offers an impressive 400hp equivalent power output and 700 nm of torque. The 5 seater Jaguar will accelerate to 60mph in 4.5 seconds. The range sits around 310 miles. All this is achieved from a Lithium Ion 90 kWh battery.

The I-Pace is all wheel drive and looks positively mean, just like a proper Jaguar should.

Best Luxury Electric Cars: 2019 Mercedes Benz EQ

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche announced the company plans to launch 10 new electric models by 2025 and are looking to reveal a new production electric vehicle, the EQ by late 2019.

These cars will offer the same level of luxury and performance as internal combustion models, but with zero emissions and a charge time of 90 minutes to 80% capacity.

Best Luxury Electric Cars: Audi E Tron

The Audi E Tron is a direct competitor to Tesla. The E-Tron has an EPA estimated total range of 204 miles and fast 150 kW DC charging. It can recharge up to 54 miles with a 10-minute charge. It can go zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. With masterful sound-proofing, available dual-pane windows and a near-silent motor mean a sublime ride from start to finish. The E-Tron is not without Audi's usual level of luxury, detailed with high-quality leather appointments, remote climate control, an optional air ionizer package and standard ventilated front seats with an optional massage feature, you're ready for the drive of your life.