The popularity of electric cars in Ukraine has never been as high as this year. Despite the nuances with electricity and rolling blackouts, Ukrainians continue to actively buy electric cars. Statistics testify to this. However, priorities have slightly changed — now buyers are increasingly looking towards affordable cars with the largest range.
When talking about new electric vehicles, of course, the largest assortment is offered by Chinese manufacturers. Some of them cost as much as mid-range internal combustion engine cars but can travel 300 km or even 400 km on a single charge. TopGir analyzed the segment of budget (relatively) electric vehicles and identified the TOP-5 cheapest electric cars with the largest range.
Volkswagen e-Lavida
Despite its association with a German brand, this sedan is typically Chinese. In Ukraine, you can buy such an electric car for an average of $20,000. The car is quite spacious and functional, and it looks very decent. However, the range of the Volkswagen e-Lavida cannot be called outstanding — 278 km. In reality, of course, it will be less (according to reviews, at best 200 kilometers). And this is logical because the battery capacity is small — 38 kWh.
Geely Emgrand GSe
One of the undeniable advantages of this Geely electric car is the body type — crossover. Since our people love SUV-class cars, the high ground clearance and high seating of this car will appeal to many. And the declared range is not bad — 353 km. The battery capacity is 52 kWh. As for the price, you can find such a car for $22-23 thousand. However, finding a car in stock is problematic; usually only available to order (waiting time — 2-3 months). Given the situation in the country, this is definitely a minus — few people want to wait that long and also pay in advance.
BYD YUAN PRO
Like the Geely electric crossover, the BYD model (correctly pronounced Bi Wai Di, although people say Bid or Bud) belongs to the class of compact SUVs. Unlike the Geely Emgrand GSe, the BYD YUAN PRO can be purchased in Ukraine. That is, there are cars available. Have money — come and buy. For how much? $23,500 — this is the price tag indicated by the electric car showroom 4Kolosa. According to factory specifications BYD, the range of the Bid Yuan Pro is 401 km. The battery capacity is 50.1 kWh.
Honda M-NV
The Honda electric crossover is manufactured in China at a joint venture with Dongfeng. The model is built on the same platform as the compact HR-V crossover. Ground clearance — 160 mm. The battery capacity is 61.3 kWh, which provides a very good range of 480 kilometers. You can buy a Honda M-NV in Ukraine for $27-28 thousand. In this case, the price is probably the biggest drawback of the electric Honda.
BYD E2
In terms of range and cost, the BYD E2 electric car can be considered the most profitable, at least among those that can be bought in Ukraine without ordering. Yes, the car is new, but already “on the numbers” it costs $21,900 (and no additional payments). And most importantly, despite its affordability, this hatchback can travel up to 405 km on a single charge. As for size and comfort, despite its visual compactness, the interior is spacious, as is the trunk. All these factors make the electric BID E2 the leader of our rating of affordable electric cars with the largest range. For those interested in knowing about specifications and equipment, read more about the BYD E2.