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7 Best Luxury EVs That Cost Less Than $100K
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Heather Taylor
Edited by
Chris Cluff

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Purchasing an electric vehicle usually tends to be an expensive endeavor. This is especially true of luxury EVs, many of which start at $100,000 or more. Even with estimated incentives available in your location, it can be tough to save money at those prices.
The good news for car buyers on budgets is there are several luxury EVs available to buy now that cost under six figures. To determine the most affordable models, GOBankingRates sourced Car and Driver’s rankings of the best luxury electric cars for 2024 and 2025. Â
From most to least expensive, keep reading to see which seven luxury EVs can be purchased for under $100,000.
Also see the best and worst EVs for your money, from an expert.
2025 Tesla Model S
- Starting price: $76,630
- C/D rating: 8/10
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE
- Starting price: $76,050
- C/D rating: 8/10
2025 Genesis Electrified G80
- Starting price: $76,000
- C/D rating: 8.5/10
2025 Lucid Air
- Starting price: $71,400
- C/D rating: 10/10
2025 BMW i5
- Starting price: $68,275
- C/D rating: 9/10
2025 Polestar 2
- Starting price: $66,200
- C/D rating: 8/10
2025 BMW i4
- Starting price: $53,975
- C/D rating: 9.5/10
Editor’s note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact makes and models of the vehicles listed in this article.
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