These are the most affordable ways to go electric.
After a series of teasers, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt just made its official debut alongside the new Bolt EUV variant that s meant to look more like an SUV. Both models carry over the existing Bolt EV drivetrain, which features a 65-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery mated to a permanent magnetic drive electric motor. Total output is 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, all going to the front wheels only.
This may not be enough power to frighten Tesla, but Chevy has managed to decrease the Bolt s price by more than $5,000. With a starting price of $31,995, the 2022 Bolt is one of the least-expensive new electric vehicles on the market, second only to the 2021 Mini Cooper SE. But what if someone wants an even cheaper EV experience? Since this technology advances so quicker, used EVs tend to be hilariously cheap. We ve found six used EVs (and one gasoline range extender) that are far cheaper than a new Bolt.
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First up from Ford is the only newly-released model on this list. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E managed to sell three units in 2020. Ford made a big deal about the first Mach-E getting delivered, but the brand could only deliver three by the end of the year. We ll give Ford a pass though, as the Blue Oval will sell many more in 2021. Ford s Lincoln brand also managed to sell 329 examples of its MKT in 2020, even though it was discontinued after the 2019 model year.
Honda had some huge surprises on its sales report as well. The company somehow sold a single CR-Z, even though that model hasn t been on sale since 2016. A Honda spokesperson told CarBuzz, with over 1,000 Honda dealers nationwide, it s not uncommon for a discontinued model to linger here and there. Unsurprisingly, the Acura NSX remained a low-volume model with only 128 units sold, compared to 238 in 2019. Kia makes our list with the rarified K900 sedan, which sold only 305 units in 2020.