The transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles is ongoing. It might not be happening as fast as some might think but the day is coming when many will have to pick out their first all-electric car. With that in mind, we’re wondering which one will be yours and why.
Early all-electric adopters have long heralded the benefits of EVs. They’re notorious for their fierce love of the platform. When the options were scarce, Tesla benefited from being the only business on the block. Does the Texas-based company’s experience in the space make them your first choice? Maybe it’s the performance of a Tesla that could drive you to one.
Of course, if it’s just performance that one is after, they can get it in all sorts of electric vehicles. The new Kia EV6 GT can put supercars in place while also hauling around a group of friends and all of their stuff. The Lucid Air, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, and the Audi e-Tron GT can also offer insane 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) times.
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Perhaps it’s utility that’ll sell you on the idea of owning an EV. The Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T are already available and quite capable. The Chevy Silverado EV and the GMC Sierra Denali EV Edition 1 are right around the corner too. There’s even a chance that the Tesla Cybertruck will be on public roads next year.
For lots of folks, the biggest thing holding them back from taking the leap into an EV is the upfront cost associated with many of them. Every currently produced vehicle mentioned above costs $50,000 or more brand new. It’s not uncommon for them to cost six figures either.
That’s a lot of cash to spend on a vehicle platform that still makes some people uncomfortable. Thankfully, there are a number of low-cost options like the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, the Nissan Leaf, and the Mini Cooper SE that offer a bit of a price break. Which direction are you headed and if you think you’ll be a long-time holdout, why?
