Carivo Rankings · 2026

Best Electric Cars Under $35k Ranked by Score

Shopping with a budget? These are every electric in our database starting under $35,000, ranked by overall Carivo score — so the #1 spot is the best you can actually buy at this price.

✓ Updated June 2026

Every electric below starts under $35k MSRP, ranked purely by Carivo score — so the top of this list is the best you can actually buy at this price, not the best ad budget.

Compare #1 vs #2: Chevrolet Bolt EUV vs Hyundai Kona Electric →

2024 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Chevrolet · EV · from $28,195 · Electric · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai · EV · from $34,556 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.1 Recommended

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai · EV · from $31,537 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai · EV · from $33,550 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.0 Recommended

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai · EV · from $30,530 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai · EV · from $32,543 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.9 Recommended

2024 Jeep Avenger

Jeep · EV · from $27,995 · Electric · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Chevrolet · EV · from $26,503 · 115 MPG (~$457/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Chevrolet · EV · from $27,349 · 115 MPG (~$457/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.8 Recommended

#10

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Chevrolet · EV · from $34,995 · 115 MPG (~$457/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.7 Recommended

#11

2019 Kia Niro EV

Kia · EV · from $34,743 · 113 MPG (~$465/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.7 Recommended

#12

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai · EV · from $28,517 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.7 Recommended

#13

2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai · EV · from $29,524 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.7 Recommended

#14

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet · EV · from $26,595 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.6 Recommended

#15

2024 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet · EV · from $27,245 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.6 Recommended

#16

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EVT

Chevrolet · EV · from $32,645 · 115 MPG (~$457/yr fuel) · 7 seats

7.6 Recommended

#17

2024 Chevrolet Bolt EVT

Chevrolet · EV · from $33,145 · 115 MPG (~$457/yr fuel) · 7 seats

7.6 Recommended

#18

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet · EV · from $26,595 · 120 MPG (~$438/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.5 Recommended

#19

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVT

Chevrolet · EV · from $32,645 · 115 MPG (~$457/yr fuel) · 7 seats

7.5 Recommended

#20

2019 Tesla Model 3

Tesla · EV · from $33,141 · 133 MPG (~$395/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.4 Good

#21

2020 Tesla Model 3

Tesla · EV · from $34,311 · 133 MPG (~$395/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.4 Good

#22

2024 Nissan LEAF

Nissan · EV · from $29,135 · 110 MPG (~$477/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.3 Good

#23

2017 Tesla Model 3

Tesla · EV · from $30,802 · 133 MPG (~$395/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.3 Good

#24

2026 Nissan LEAF

Nissan · EV · from $29,135 · Electric · 5 seats

7.3 Good

#25

2022 Nissan LEAF

Nissan · EV · from $27,386 · 110 MPG (~$477/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#26

2023 Nissan LEAF

Nissan · EV · from $28,260 · 110 MPG (~$477/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#27

2018 Tesla Model 3

Tesla · EV · from $31,971 · 133 MPG (~$395/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#28

2021 Nissan LEAF

Nissan · EV · from $26,512 · 110 MPG (~$477/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.2 Good

#29

2019 Nissan LEAF

Nissan · EV · from $24,764 · 110 MPG (~$477/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

#30

2020 Nissan LEAF

Nissan · EV · from $25,638 · 110 MPG (~$477/yr fuel) · 5 seats

7.1 Good

Buying Tips — Electric Cars

Factor in home charging installation cost into your total budget
Check real-world range estimates, not EPA figures — they often diverge significantly
Understand your typical daily mileage before worrying about range anxiety
Use Carivo's compare tool to put your top picks side by side before deciding