I rented a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV for the summer. It won't wow anyone, but it is reliable — with one downside.

Andrew Lambrecht

Not all EVs are expensive. I usually get a surprise reaction when I tell someone they can leave a Tesla showroom with a Tesla Model 3 for $36,630 with incentives or an incredibly fast-charging Hyundai Ioniq 6 for $31,150, thanks to a recent special. Compared to the average new car transaction price of $47,218, these two impressive EVs cost far less.