With gas prices rising and the costs of electric vehicles falling, it may finally be time to switch from your gas guzzler to a more environmentally and economically friendly car. Trying to decide which electric car or SUV to get can be a difficult decision. While maybe ten years ago there were only a couple of options for you to choose from, now there is a myriad of different automakers that have electric car lines. To help you figure out which one is right for you and your lifestyle, here is a list of the top four electric vehicles.
Fiat 500e this car is great for those with a lot of stuff, who want a lot of space within their car for their family and friends to ride along with them, but who also still want speed. The Fiat 500e can go even faster than its gas equivalent. The car is stuffed full of tech with Bluetooth, voice commands, and a five-inch touchscreen. The main drawback of the car is its range which is only eighty-four miles meaning it’s great for those that live in the city, but not great for road trips or for those that have long commutes.
Nissan Leaf This is one of the most popular electric cars. The Nissan Leaf has a range of just over a hundred miles. It has a large amount of passenger and trunk space. Though the car can go on highways, it can be difficult for it to keep up to speed.
BMW i3 this car, with its carbon fiber body and one hundred and seventy horsepower, is fast and easily maneuverable through tight spaces. The car is made out of in part recycled and renewable materials, adding a plus for those that care about the environment and sustainability. Unfortunately, the car is confined, at the base model, to a range of only eighty-one miles, but upgrading to a larger battery size can extend it to one hundred and fourteen miles.
Tesla Model X This car is really in a league of its own with a price tag to match. The Model X sits up to seven passengers. Its technological benefits include access to Tesla’s Supercharger Network, the largest touchscreen in electric cars and over-the-air software updates. It has a range that blows many of the cars on this list out of the water with two hundred and ninety-five miles on a single charge, making it an electric car possible of being a perfect road trip vehicle. Though in recent weeks and months, stories have been plaguing the news of Teslas needing auto body repair and autocraft collision repair after weird instances like bursting into flames or autopilot mood malfunctions, factors that may make one want to think twice about purchasing this ride.
