12 Bestselling Electric Vehicles of 2021 (So Far)
It seems like the electric revolution is happening. With more auto-manufacturers promising to produce more electric vehicles in the coming years, governors are promising to ban gas-powered vehicles from being produced. Here are some of the best selling electric vehicles:
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric (1595 units sold)
In comparison to 2020, the 1022 new Ioniq Electrics sold in the first half of 2021 to mark a 167 percent increase. The Ioniq EV’s battery pack is only 38.3 kWh, and its claimed range of 170 miles is also on the short side.
Base price: $34,250
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 133/145/121 MPGe
EPA Maximum EV range: 170 miles
2. Tesla Model X (3000 units sold)*
In the run-up to the release of a new version of the Model X, sales have dropped slightly, similar to those of its platform-mate, the Model S. The interior of the X will be identical to that of the S, with a yoked steering wheel and no regular gear shift.
Base price: $91,190
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 105/109/101 MPGe (Long Range Plus)
EPA Range: 371 miles (Long Range Plus)
3. Tesla Model S (5400 units sold)*
Although Model S was Tesla’s first mainstream ambassador when it comes to automated driving and electric vehicles, buyer interest waned as people waited for its redesign. This was further propelled by Elon Musk’s announcement that the long-range model S would have 412 miles of range per charge, down from a previously promised 520 miles.
Base price: $81,190
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 117/121/112 MPGe (Long Range Plus)
EPA Range: 402 miles (Long Range Plus)
4. Porsche Taycan (7228 units sold)
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S can reach 60 mph in 2.4 seconds, and all Taycans come equipped with an 800-volt charging structure, which enables them to consume electrons faster than any other EV on the road.
Base price: $81,250
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 79/76/84 MPGe (RWD)
EPA Range: 200 (RWD) 227 (4S Perf Battery Plus) miles
5. Hyundai Kona Electric (7656 units sold)
The Kona has a bigger battery pack compared to the Ioniq, with a range of 258 miles against 170 miles for the Ioniq.
Base price: $38,575
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 120/132/108 MPGe
EPA Range: 258 miles
6. Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback (7793 units sold)
The e-tron translates Audi luxury into an electric package with a 355 horsepower two-motor all-wheel-drive system. On a full charge, the e-tron Sportback can travel 218 miles and the e-tron can travel 222 miles.
Base price: $66,995
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 78/78/77 MPGe
EPA Range: 222 miles
7. Nissan Leaf (10,074 units sold)
This was one of just a few EVs on the market when it debuted in the United States as a 2011 model. It has progressed since then, but its competitors have progressed more quickly.
Base price: $32,620
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 111/123/99 MPGe (40 kWh)
EPA Range: 149 (40-kWh) 226 (62-kWh S) miles
8. Volkswagen ID.4 (12,279 units sold)
The ID.4, which features rear-wheel drive and 201 horsepower in its launch edition, is expected to have a range of up to 260 miles, according to Volkswagen. All-wheel drive and 302 horsepower will be offered on the crossover in the future.
Base price: $41,190
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 91/104/89 MPGe
EPA Range: 250 miles
9. Ford Mustang Mach-E (18,855 units sold)
The Mach-E is available in a variety of variants, including rear- or all-wheel drive and a driving range of up to 305 miles.
Base price: $43,995
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 100/105/93 MPGe (RWD)
EPA Range: 230 (RWD) 305 (California Route 1 RWD) miles
10. Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV (24,803 units sold)
The Bolt has 200 horsepower and a range of about 259 miles. The Bolt’s DC fast-charging capabilities, which allows it to gain 100 miles of range in 30 minutes at Level 3 charging stations, is available as an option.
Base price: $37,495
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 118/127/108 MPGe
EPA Range: 259 miles
11. Tesla Model 3 (94,900 units sold)*
Customers have drawn to the Model 3 because of its clean appearance and huge touchscreen control center, which set patterns for the rest of the EV market.
Base price: $38,690
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 142/150/133 MPGe (Standard Range Plus RWD)
EPA Range: 263 (Standard Range Plus RWD) 353 (Long Range AWD) miles
12. Tesla Model Y (132,000 units sold)*
The Model Y Long Range is expected to have a range of 326 miles, while the entry-level model is expected to have a range of 244 miles between charges.
Base price: $41,190
EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 129/140/119 MPGe (Standard Range RWD)
EPA Range: 244 (Standard Range Plus RWD) 326 (Long Range AWD) miles