Every electric car, reviewed on the numbers
Structured reviews of all 72 electric cars on sale in Canada — range (NRCan), battery, practicality, performance, tech and value, priced in CAD, with pros and cons drawn from the same scoring the recommender uses.
How we write this: every figure here comes from published manufacturer specifications, and the write-up is a structured comparison of those numbers against every other EV we hold for this market. We don't road test cars, so you won't find driving impressions here — just the maths, shown openly.
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Nissan Leaf
From C$40,400
Huge used supply makes it the cheapest way into EVs. 240 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Kona Electric
From C$47,550
Exceptional efficiency for the money. 420 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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MINI Cooper Electric
From C$47,950
The most fun small EV to drive. 314 km NRCan, 4 seats.
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Volvo EX30
From C$48,250
Premium feel and strong performance in a small package. 407 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Chevrolet Equinox EV
From C$48,300
One of the most affordable long-range EVs on sale in the US. 513 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6
From C$53,350
One of the most efficient EVs on long highway runs. 491 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Kia Soul EV
From C$53,800
Boxy, easy-to-park used bargain. 325 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Volkswagen ID.4
From C$54,000
Big trunk and long range for family duty. 468 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Subaru Solterra
From C$54,600
Standard all-wheel drive with genuine off-road credibility. 365 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Nissan Ariya
From C$54,650
Lounge-like cabin with a sliding centre console. 426 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Rivian R2
From C$55,050
Smaller, cheaper Rivian aimed squarely at the Model Y. 483 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
From C$55,200
Long range plus a genuinely fun rear-drive chassis. 483 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Kia Niro EV
From C$55,750
Practical, easy-going family crossover with 7-year warranty. 407 km NRCan, 5 seats.
Read the full review →Nissan Leaf e+
From C$57,400
Bigger-battery Leaf, plentiful on the used market. 312 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model 3
From C$58,650
Supercharger access and the slickest software around. 584 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
From C$58,650
Lounge-like cabin and ultra-fast charging. 433 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Toyota bZ4X
From C$61,000
Toyota reliability with a 10-year battery care plan. 406 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Kia EV6
From C$61,950
800V charging: 10-80% in under 20 minutes. 454 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model Y
From C$62,100
Vast trunk, huge charging network, strong resale. 515 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Chevrolet Blazer EV
From C$62,100
Sporty three-row-sized crossover with a 17in infotainment screen. 449 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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MINI Countryman E
From C$62,400
Family-sized MINI with a proper trunk. 341 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Audi Q4 e-tron
From C$64,600
Premium family SUV with a big, square trunk. 426 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Cadillac Optiq
From C$64,600
Compact luxury crossover, Cadillac's entry point into EVs. 486 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Lexus RZ
From C$65,200
Lexus refinement with a steer-by-wire yoke option. 354 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Honda Prologue
From C$65,400
Honda's first mainstream EV, built on GM underpinnings. 439 km NRCan, 5 seats.
Read the full review →Tesla Model Y Long Range
From C$66,900
Vast trunk plus the Supercharger network. 542 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
From C$68,700
Sportback roofline, same usable family space. 425 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Acura ZDX
From C$68,800
Acura's sportiest EV, with a performance-tuned Type S. 504 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Polestar 2
From C$71,750
Sharp Scandinavian design and rapid performance. 435 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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BMW i4
From C$72,050
Drives like a proper BMW, silently. 484 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Genesis GV60
From C$74,500
A crystal-ball gear selector and genuine luxury cabin. 399 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Kia EV9
From C$75,750
Seven full-size seats and 800V rapid charging. 435 km NRCan, 7 seats.
Read the full review →Polestar 2 Long Range
From C$75,750
Rear-drive Polestar 2 with strong real-world range. 459 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model 3 Performance
From C$75,900
0-60 in under three seconds. 476 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Ford F-150 Lightning
From C$75,900
America's best-selling truck, now with a frunk that powers your house. 447 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB
From C$76,650
One of the few genuine seven-seat electric SUVs. 391 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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Genesis Electrified GV70
From C$78,300
800V charging with a genuinely premium interior finish. 380 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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BMW iX1
From C$78,950
Compact premium SUV with useful cargo space. 369 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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BMW iX3
From C$81,150
Sensible-sized SUV, very quiet at highway speeds. 451 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9
From C$81,350
Three-row, seven-seat flagship with long-distance range. 539 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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Cadillac Lyriq
From C$81,800
A 33in curved screen and genuinely quiet, plush cruising. 505 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Volvo EX40
From C$82,500
Compact SUV with Volvo's safety kit as standard. 383 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB
From C$84,950
Seven seats and the biggest trunk of any EV MPV. 377 km NRCan, 7 seats.
Read the full review →Kia EV6 GT
From C$85,000
585bhp — quicker than most sports cars. 380 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Volvo EC40
From C$86,100
Coupe-styled EX40 with the same running gear. 375 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
From C$91,350
650bhp with a simulated gearshift — the maddest EV on sale. 356 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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BMW i4 M50
From C$92,850
544bhp and genuine M-car pace. 468 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Audi Q6 e-tron
From C$94,000
800V charging with a genuinely quick top-up. 496 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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BMW i5
From C$95,100
Executive saloon that drives like a proper BMW. 475 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Rivian R1T
From C$96,450
Quad-motor electric pickup with a clever gear tunnel and camp kitchen. 528 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Tesla Cybertruck
From C$96,600
Stainless-steel exoskeleton and Tesla's most controversial design. 515 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Lucid Air
From C$98,550
The longest range and fastest charging of any production EV. 674 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Polestar 3
From C$101,300
Scandi-minimal luxury SUV with great chassis control. 507 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Audi Q8 e-tron
From C$102,650
Large, hushed SUV with a huge trunk. 459 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Chevrolet Silverado EV
From C$103,100
Full-size electric pickup with exceptional range. 632 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Porsche Macan Electric
From C$103,350
Sports-car handling in a usable SUV. 496 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model S
From C$103,500
Long range and ballistic acceleration. 652 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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BMW iX
From C$103,650
Long range and a lounge-like cabin. 491 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Rivian R1S
From C$104,750
Seven-seat electric SUV with genuine off-road ability. 517 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz
From C$105,850
Enormous space and the friendliest face on the road. 348 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE Saloon
From C$107,500
Executive saloon with S-Class levels of hush. 491 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Volvo EX90
From C$107,500
Seven seats, lidar and a beautifully calm cabin. 483 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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Polestar 4
From C$107,650
No rear window, huge rear-seat space. 475 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
From C$110,250
Big, refined electric SUV with rear-axle steering. 449 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Lucid Gravity
From C$110,250
Three-row luxury SUV with the longest range in its class. 724 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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Tesla Model X
From C$110,400
Falcon doors and up to seven seats. 539 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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GMC Hummer EV SUV
From C$124,150
3.5-tonne electric off-roader with a party-trick Crab Walk mode. 505 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Porsche Taycan
From C$137,700
The best-driving electric car on sale. 512 km NRCan, 4 seats.
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BMW i7
From C$145,850
Rear-seat cinema screen and limousine comfort. 512 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon
From C$147,500
The longest-range Mercedes and a limousine-grade ride. 550 km NRCan, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
From C$147,500
Seven-seat luxury flagship SUV. 491 km NRCan, 7 seats.
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Audi e-tron GT
From C$147,500
Supercar looks with everyday usability. 467 km NRCan, 4 seats.
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