Affordable electric cars have made significant strides in recent months, with four models now available well under the crucial $50,000 mark.
In this category, judges sought the best EV for first-time buyers, focusing primarily on suitability for urban environments.
MG MG4
- 2023 MG MG4 Essence 64 Hatchback RWD
- Electric Vehicle under $50K
Tesla Model 3
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Sedan 4WD
- Urban Electric Vehicle under $100K
Kia EV9
- 2023 Kia EV9 Air SUV RWD
- Family Electric Vehicle under $100K
BMW iX
- 2023 BMW iX xDrive40 SUV 4WD
- Luxury Electric Vehicle under $150K
MG MG4
MG initiated the competition for 'Australia's most affordable electric car' by launching the MG 4 late last year. As the first EV priced under the significant $40,000 mark, the MG 4 has become a success for the Chinese brand, achieving 3134 sales by the end of 2023 since its debut in local dealerships last August.
The reasons for its success are clear: the MG 4 is a capable, comfortable, and appealing electric car. Initially priced at $38,990 before on-road costs for the entry-level Excite 51 model, it offers great value.
Tesla Model 3
The recent updates by American manufacturer Tesla have enhanced the already impressive Model 3, earning it the title of Drive Car of the Year for Best Urban Electric Vehicle Under $100,000.
The Model 3 excels in driving performance, offering a quick, comfortable, and quiet ride—key attributes that any EV manufacturer aims to achieve.
Kia EV9
We don't often label a car as a game-changer, but the Kia EV9 certainly deserves the title.
With its seven seats, genuinely family-friendly interior, smart design, impressive standard features, and unexpectedly high towing capacity—all powered by an efficient and robust all-electric drivetrain—it stands out remarkably.
BMW iX
BMW was deliberate in its entry into the luxury electric SUV market, but when it finally arrived, it did so with a striking and undeniably luxurious large SUV.
The BMW iX embodies all the qualities needed to earn the title of 2024 DCOTY Best Luxury EV Under $150,000. With its opulent yet advanced cabin design, robust performance, and smooth, comfortable ride, the iX perfectly meets the judges' criteria for a luxury electric car.
Source:Drive