With fuel prices constantly fluctuating, more Canadians are considering battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as a way to bring stability to their transportation costs. Since BEVs run solely on electricity, they eliminate the need for gasoline and require significantly less maintenance over time. These advantages make them a compelling alternative to traditional gas-powered vehicles. On top of that, BEVs produce zero tailpipe emissions—reducing your environmental impact—and often qualify for both federal and provincial incentives.

If affordability is a key factor in your decision, this guide to the cheapest electric cars in Canada is a great place to start. You can save even more by checking out the pre-owned BEV market.

The Cheapest Electric Cars in Canada

“Cheap” and “electric vehicle” don’t always go hand in hand—EV technology is still relatively expensive. But as battery and motor advancements become more widespread, automakers have been able to offer more efficient and capable EVs at lower price points.

Below, we highlight some of the most affordable electric cars available in Canada for 2025 and what makes each one worth considering.

2024 FIAT 500e BEV

Starting MSRP: $42,765

Range: 227 km

When FIAT introduced its BEV version of the 500, it gave it the funky FIAT (500e)^RED name. The automaker promised this tiny BEV would be the cheapest in Canada. It met that promise and fortunately simplified the name to just FIAT 500e BEV. Naturally, as Canada's lowest-MSRP battery electric vehicle (BEV), the 2024 FIAT 500e BEV sits at No. 1 on our current list. 

This tiny BEV boasts great fuel economy ratings, ringing in at a consumption rate of 2.1 Le/100 km combined thanks to its 42-kWh battery capacity and efficient 117-horsepower electric motor. Charging is also relatively quick, going from 40 to 100% in just under 3 hours on a household Level 2 EV charger. For those who need quicker charging on the road, the 500 BEV can also accept Level 3 charging of up to 600 volts and 400 amps. 

Inside, the FIAT 500 BEV has many great features, including its standard 10.25-inch infotainment screen, Uconnect 5 NAV infotainment system with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and much more.

It should be noted that this is the 2024 model year. Fiat dealers across the country have slashed prices to as low as $30,000. The 2025 model has not yet been released in Canada.

2025 Nissan LEAF

Starting MSRP: $44,596
Range: 240 km

The Nissan LEAF led automotive electrification when it debuted over a decade ago. Since then, the rest of the automotive world has passed it by in many ways, but the LEAF is still a great option for those seeking value in the BEV segment.

The 2025 Nissan LEAF SV comes standard with a 40-kWh battery pack, giving it a 240-km all-electric driving range in its base setup. This is a modest range compared to its competitors, the average Canadian commuter will find it plenty sufficient. If you need additional range, you can upgrade to the LEAF SV Plus, which adds a 60-kWh battery pack that bumps its range to 349 km and starts from $50,346.

The LEAF isn’t a powerhouse by any stretch, but it’s capable at 147 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque with the base powertrain. The SV Plus trim boasts a more powerful 219-horsepower setup. Regardless of the trim level, all 2025 Nissan LEAF models’ efficiency checks in at just 1.9 Le/100 km city, 2.4 Le/100 km highway, and 2.1 Le/100 km combined. 

You can get all this for a starting MSRP of just $44,596 before government incentives, making it the second-cheapest BEV before provincial and national EV incentives. But move fast if you want to by new – 2025 may be the final year of production for the Leaf before it’s replaced by Nissan’s next generation EV.

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2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Starting MSRP: $44,999

Range: 513 km

The relatively new Chevrolet Equinox EV arrived on the market too late in 2024 to make last year’s list, but it’s here in plenty of time to make our 2025 list of the cheapest electric cars in Canada. It qualifies for our list with a starting MSRP of $44,999 before incentives and has lots to offer.

Horsepower rings in at a modest 220 ponies in the front-wheel-drive (FWD) variant and 300 horsepower in the all-wheel drive (AWD) model. While those aren’t numbers to brag about, they are respectable for the class. And considering its up to 513-km driving range, this BEV SUV will deliver everything you need. 

Inside the Equinox EV, you’ll find plenty of passenger and cargo space. Plus, it offers loads of great technology, including an 11-inch digital gauge cluster, a 17.7-inch infotainment system with Google, a six-speaker audio system, a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, and much more. 

All this comes at a starting MSRP of just $44,999 before incentives.

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2025 Kia Niro EV

Starting MSRP: $45,595
‍Range: 407 km

The Kia Niro is no stranger to being one of the most efficient and affordable models in Canada. Its complete lineup includes a hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and BEV mode, making it one of the more diverse vehicles in this automaker’s lineup. The Niro EV boasts an electric motor with 201 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque, ample power for this small crossover.

The 2025 Kia Niro EV has an ample range of 407 km, so it’s great for the typical commuter and a family that makes random trips to the grocery store and other places. Its fuel consumption rates also stand out: 1.9 Le/100 km city, 2.3 Le/100 km highway, and 2.1 Le/100 km combined.

A 350-kW DC fast charger can charge its 64.8 kWh battery pack to 80% in as little as 43 minutes. At home, the Niro charges in 9 hours and 5 minutes on a 78-kW charger or 6 hours and 5 minutes on an 11-kW charger.  

This is all available at a tidy $45,595 base price before rebates and incentives.

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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

Starting MSRP: $46,499
‍Range: 420 km

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric has much to offer, including unique style and attitude, a respectable driving range, and many features.

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric has up to a 420-km all-electric driving range (370 km with the 19-inch wheel option), translating to consumption ratings as low as 1.8 Le/100 km city, 2.3 Le/100 km highway, and 2.0 Le/100 km combined. On top of being efficient, the Kona Electric delivers spirited performance thanks to an electric powertrain delivering 201 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque that zips it to 100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds.

The Kona EV also has numerous high-end features to satisfy most buyers. These include a standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charging, a heated steering wheel, and more.

The 2025 Kona Electric’s base MSRP is just $46,499 before incentives and rebates.

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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Starting MSRP: $52,995
‍Range: 380-515 km

While the Ford Mustang Mach-E may not have many fans in the Mustang community, BEV buyers have embraced it for its sporty looks, sleek interior, great driving range, and relatively affordable pricing. In its higher trims, it delivers the power gearheads crave. 

The 2025 Mustang Mach-E is in the middle of the pack, with a base MSRP of $52,995 before incentives. Its higher trims tickle the $70,000 range. 

In its base setup, the 2025 Mustang Mach-E will include plenty of great features, including a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, four USB ports, a six-speaker audio system, a 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and much more. 

As for power, the base Mustang Mach-E includes rear-wheel drive and delivers up to 264 horsepower and 387 pound-feet of torque. However, opting for the base all-wheel-drive version pushes the output to 325 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. As you move through the models, it reaches 480 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque in the performance variants. 

The driving range in the non-performance variants starts at 415 km in the base Select trim (380 km with AWD) and rises to 515 km (483 km with AWD) in the Extended Range model.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

Starting MSRP: $52,999

Range: 373-488 km

The IONIQ 5 — a lifted hatchback marketed as a crossover — is another excellent, inexpensive option from Hyundai. 

The IONIQ 5 features a sharp, futuristic design, but Hyundai showed some restraint by keeping its design from being overly extravagant. 

The standard powertrain behind this small crossover is an all-electric setup delivering 225 horsepower that sprints it to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds in the Preferred Standard Range trim. 

A 320-horsepower Preferred Long Range AWD model boasts a 5.1-second 0-to-100 km/h sprint time. Unfortunately, this high-powered model is an extra $2,000, so it may fall outside your budget. 

The 2025 IONIQ 5 hasn’t been through full efficiency testing — only the new IONIQ N performance model has — but the 2024 model delivers up to 488 kilometres of driving range and consumption ratings of 1.8 Le/100 km city, 2.4 Le/100 km highway, and 2.1 Le/100 km combined. 

When you plug into a 350-kW fast-charging station, the IONIQ 5 can reach an 80% charge in just over 17 minutes.

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a starting MSRP of $52,999 before rebates and incentives.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.4

Starting MSRP: TBD ($53,000 est.)

Range: 423 km

The Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric SUV arrived in 2021. While the automaker has yet to announce all the details for the 2025 VW ID.4, we anticipate it being a carryover model with an MSRP starting in the $53,000 range.

The 2025 ID.4 will boast a nice assortment of standard features, including a seven-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, dual-zone climate control, digital gauge cluster, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 12-inch touchscreen, and more. 

The standard safety equipment will continue to be plenty generous. It’ll include front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlights, rearview camera, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and more.

The 2025 VW ID.4’s efficiency numbers are available, and its range on a single charge is 423 km. Efficiency will ring in at 2.3 Le/100 km combined. On a 135-kW DC fast charger, the ID.4 can get approximately 100 km of range in 10 minutes on a DC fast charging station.

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2025 Polestar 2

Starting MSRP: $54,950

‍Range: 505 km

Polestar, Volvo’s all-electric offshoot, has started making a name in Canada by offering a great lineup of vehicles for all types of buyers. For the more budget-oriented buyer who still craves some luxury touches, the 2025 Polestar 2 is a great option. 

With a starting price of $54,950, the Polestar 2 is one of the pricier models on our list. However, it has lots to offer buyers for that price, starting with a 299-horsepower electric motor that helps zip it to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.

Inside, this small BEV sedan includes Nappa leather seating, heated front, and rear seats, ventilated front seats, wireless device charging, a 12.3-inch driver information centre, an 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, Android Auto, an eight-speaker audio system, and much more. 

Being a Volvo offshoot means Polestar is a car that prioritizes safety. The 2025 Polestar 2 includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, lane-change assist, and much more. 

Once you add all these features and safety technology, that $54,950 starting price sounds like a relative bargain. Plus, you can save thousands by opting for a used Polestar 2 with similar features.

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2025 Tesla Model 3

Starting MSRP: $59,990

Range: 584 km

The Tesla Model 3 has undergone numerous updates and changes, which have resulted in price volatility. The base Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive costs $59,990 before government incentives. 

This version of the Model 3 has excellent range at 584 km and a 5.2-second 0-to-100 km/h sprint time, making it plenty for more drivers. As for efficiency, few do it better than the Model 3, as it checks in at 1.6 Le/100 km city, 1.8 Le/100km highway, and 1.7 Le/100km combined. 

Of course, the Model 3 is loaded with technology, including a massive touchscreen infotainment system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, and more. You can also add full self-driving for extra relaxation during your daily commute.

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