Top 20 best electric cars to buy (2023)

Contrary to what their name indicates, the “rare earths” are not so rare on earth in quantity. These are metals as abundant as nickel or copper, but much more dispersed in the earth’s crust, hence their name. Due to their similar properties, they are used in the manufacture of high -tech products. Today, There are no rare earths in the majority of batteries which equip electricity cars, and certain electric motors may contain rare earths but alternatives exist. However, there is still an issue of raw materials because the batteries use Metals with high criticality, That is to say, the supply of which is a particularly important issue. We can cite for example cobalt and lithium, But also less critical metals today, but which could become so given the expected exponential production trajectories, such as nickel, graphite, or even copper. If there is No risk identified with physical lack of resources by 2030, the strong growth in demand could induce risk of supply and imbalances on the market. The tension to be expected on raw materials for the production of batteries should naturally promote the development of recycling as supply or new battery chemicals to reduce the use of metals with strong criticism.

Facilities on the electric car

Despite its strong emergence on the automotive market, the electric car remains often for the general public an object of mistrust because it raises many questions with contradictory opinions. Carbon 4 aims to shed light on the debate to disentangle the true from the false by answering these questions with a scientific and quantified approach.

This FAQ is cut into 4 themes.

Carbon impact

1. Are battery-related emissions taken into account in carbon comparisons ?

The carbon footprint of a product is calculated by counting significant greenhouse gas emissions On the entire life of the product, from the extraction of raw materials to its end of life. Thus, to calculate the carbon footprint of a car, we consider not only the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) issued when the vehicle is used, but also the gest emissions upstream (manufacturing of the battery, electricity production to power the car, etc.) and downstream (vehicle treatment at the end of life, battery recycling, etc.))

2. Pivot kilometer: after how many kilometers the electric car is better than the thermal car in France ? Or rather, why is this question badly asked ?

Produce an electric car emits more greenhouse gases (CO2E) that its thermal equivalent is proven, mainly due to the manufacture of batteries. It would be a problem for the climate if this excess co2 was no more than largely offset by emission reductions in use. However, this is indeed the case since on its lifespan in France, an electric car overall emits 3 to 4 times less CO2e than its thermal equivalent. In fact, the question is poorly asked and mainly serves by its semantics to discredit the electric vehicle. Our evaluations show that it is necessary Roll around 30 to 40,000 km (i.e. 2 to 3 years of use for average use) so that the electric car becomes better for the climate that its “light hybrid” thermal equivalent. However, an automobile on its lifespan will travel around 200,000 km (The longevity of the batteries is absolutely not an obstacle for this, on the contrary) … so that any electric vehicle put into circulation today instead of a light hybrid allows to reduce emissions in an undeniable manner on its lifespan. The only point of attention could concern those of the “seconds” household vehicles which drive very little, typically less than 3,000 km per year. But in practice, the low kilometric cost of electric cars is a strong incentive to use them, so that these second vehicles can become the first in terms of use.

3. And elsewhere ? Is the electric car better than the thermal car all over the world ?

The climatic benefits of electric vehicles compared to thermal vehicles come from their much lower energy consumption over their lifespan (despite the more emissive manufacturing of electric vehicles). The less the production of electricity is carboned, the more the gap is widening. Even when recharged from an electric mix dominated by coal, As in Australia, China or Poland, emissions from electric cars are below today than those of thermal cars on their life cycle. Thus, electric cars are already better for climate than thermal cars in most countries of the world, and this is all the more true that almost all countries aim to decarbonize their electric mixes over time , so by the end of the life of the vehicle. In only around twenty countries, the electric car is less virtuous than the thermal car (assuming that the electric mix does not change). These are India, certain countries in Africa and the Middle East, and island countries such as Cuba, Haiti or Indonesia.

4. Let’s go back to France: is an electric car better for the climate, whatever its mass ?

No, not necessarily because who says heavy electric vehicle says more material and bigger battery to meet your energy need. And therefore more emissions linked to the manufacture of the vehicle (which represents the principal of its carbon footprint, unlike the thermal vehicle) and the use of course because of this mass increment. As such, Replicating the thermal SUV model in the electric field is the perfect example of the “false good idea” : An Audi e-tron has a carbon footprint 2 times higher than a Volkwagen E-UP over its lifespan (150,000 km). You have to think about less energy -consuming cars whatever their type of energy, and for that lighten them. However, the current trend is more and more heavy vehicles, which consume more: In 30 years, the mass of our cars has increased by… 30% on average weighted in France.

5. Is the rechargeable hybrid vehicle a good compromise between the electric vehicle and the thermal vehicle ?

The rechargeable hybrid vehicle seems to be the ideal solution today to meet the climate issue:

• it’s a convenient means for manufacturers to meet their regulatory obligations (in Europe), thanks to an emission approval protocol which considerably benefits the rechargeable hybrid vehicle, having regard to real emissions,
• it’s a reassuring technology for motorists Feeling certainly concerned by environmental issues, but not yet ready to take the foot of the 100% electric.

However, this technology suffers from real defects that make it difficult to compatible with the ambition to almost completely decarbonize individual mobility by 20 years:

• THE electric mode is not used in reality (less than 40% of kilometers), due to the existence of the heat engine,
• her thermal engine is generally less efficient that the art of the comparable petrol/diesel vehicles.
• … especially since the presence of two engines, plus the battery, significantly increases the mass of such a vehicle, and therefore its consumption (thermal or electric).

Thus, the rechargeable hybrid vehicle generally only allows a carbon gain of 15-20% (against 60-70% for a 100% electric vehicle), which is insufficient compared to climatic issues and is only relevant in rare special cases.

More generally, the rechargeable hybrid vehicle is the standard example of Economic irrationality In terms of automotive: the choice of motorists is most often dictated by the most restrictive use case instead of the most frequent case of use (ex: purchase of a large, powerful 5 -seater car, for 4 entire trips in the year greater than 500 km, while 90% of the time of use is devoted to routes of a few tens of kilometers with 1 to 2 people at most on board). The rechargeable hybrid vehicle corresponds perfectly to this irrationality of choice, Based on an apparently good idea to combine the “best of two technologies” (electric and thermal) to cover all use cases. In fact, the situation appears except rare exceptions as economically sub-optimal (more expensive and more complex vehicle to maintain) and environmentally.

Environmental impacts (excluding carbon)

6. Do the batteries use a lot of rare earths ?

Contrary to what their name indicates, the “rare earths” are not so rare on earth in quantity. These are metals as abundant as nickel or copper, but much more dispersed in the earth’s crust, hence their name. Due to their similar properties, they are used in the manufacture of high -tech products. Today, There are no rare earths in the majority of batteries which equip electricity cars, and certain electric motors may contain rare earths but alternatives exist. However, there is still an issue of raw materials because the batteries use Metals with high criticality, That is to say, the supply of which is a particularly important issue. We can cite for example cobalt and lithium, But also less critical metals today, but which could become so given the expected exponential production trajectories, such as nickel, graphite, or even copper. If there is No risk identified with physical lack of resources by 2030, the strong growth in demand could induce risk of supply and imbalances on the market. The tension to be expected on raw materials for the production of batteries should naturally promote the development of recycling as supply or new battery chemicals to reduce the use of metals with strong criticism.

7. Are the batteries recyclable ?

The recycling of battery materials is crucial to reduce the pressure on demand for virgin materials and thus limit the impacts associated with their extraction. Unlike a common -made idea, Li-ion batteries are recyclable, currently up to 50% per pyrometallurgy (mass), and potentially up to 80-90% with new hydrometallurgical and mechanical processes. However, recyclable does not mean recycled, and currently Less than 5% of Li-ion batteries At the end of his life are. To be recovered and recycled, you have to wait until the batteries arrive at the end of their life. Electric vehicles emerging just on the market, The industrial recycling sector is not yet mature. This should grow as these electric vehicles leave the park in circulation and that the tension on raw materials will increase. The then available deposit will allow the sector to achieve real savings of ladders and to seek to make recycled materials as competitive as raw materials. The European Commission therefore proposes to establish objectives concerning the content of recycled materials in the batteries put on the EU market: from 2030, they will have to contain at least 12 % cobalt, 85 % lead, 4 % lithium and 4 % recycled nickel, and these proportions will drop to 20 % cobalt, 10 % lithium and 12 % recycled nickel from 2035. But the recycling, Even if it was done optimally, will not be enough to fill the request. Any increase in battery production will require additional mining extraction activity, which, however, must be limited to ensure the right needs, with the best processes available. So he stays important to curb the race to increase sizes batteries !

8. Producing a battery, it pollutes no ? And these are children who work in mines ?

Along the climate impact (greenhouse gas emissions) and air quality (emissions from pollutants for use), it is important to consider other social and environmental impacts electric vehicle. Electric vehicle batteries and engines, like all complex electronic products, contain a large number of materials from which extraction and refining are not without impact. The debate often focuses on lithium and cobalt necessary for the production of batteries. These issues are real: for example the impact on Andean “Salars” water resources (where lithium is extracted) or Working conditions in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, these two metals represent 4% of the average weight of a battery. THE Copper (9%), graphite (9%), steel (9%) and aluminum (29%) are thus used in much larger quantities, and sometimes with environmental and social issues just as important, although less publicized. Risks and controversies are multiple (waste management, water pollution, air pollution, working conditions, etc.) as illustrated by Mineral Tracker transition (https: // trackers.Business-humanrights.Org/Transition-Minerals/). Sobriety and recycling still appear among key elements of answers to these questions. In addition, not to give a caricatural image, these specific problems for minerals for batteries (electric vehicles as well as many of our electronic devices) must be Looking at the controversies which relate to the petroleum industry. Black tides and human rights abuses, in addition to armed conflicts that have enamelled the history of oil, are the sad recall that thermal vehicles, too, depend on an extractive problematic activity.

9. Is the electric car better for air quality ?

Public debate is most often oriented around climatic impacts compared between electric vehicle and thermal vehicle. We therefore mainly speak of CO2e emissions, more and more in a life cycle approach, which is a good thing. In doing so, we talk much less about a major virtue and specific to electrical engines: the total absence of exhaust pollutant emissions (NOX nitrogen oxides and fine particles PM). Nothing for a battery vehicle and just water vapor for a hydrogen vehicle. However, according to public health France, pollution of external air in our country leads to 40,000 premature deaths per year (9 % of mortality in France) and a loss of life expectancy at 30 years that can exceed 2 years. Transport being one of the main contributors to this local pollution, the progressive substitution of thermal vehicles with electrified vehicles (cars, bus) for travel that cannot be made on foot or by bicycle, is an excellent solution. Rest fine particles from tires and brakes. As electric vehicles are generally heavier, the abrasion of tires at ground level is generally higher. On the other hand, thanks to the energy recovery devices equipping these vehicles, the brake pads and discs are less stressed, so that there are fewer particles emitted by the braking. One in the other, the result is a level of emissions of fine particles comparable between the two types of vehicles. So that to the global (pollutants in the exhaust and fine particles), an electric vehicle is significantly better than thermal vehicle for air quality.

The use of electric vehicles

10. Does it cost more ?

The question of the cost of the electric vehicle often returns to the debate, which is no longer logical. Indeed, with a given range, the electric vehicle has a Purchase price greater than the thermal vehicle Today, even with state aid when they exist (as in France). However, any motorist knows very well that the cost of a vehicle is not limited to its purchase price: There are energy, insurance, maintenance, parking, tolls, etc. However, on the first two components such as energy and maintenance, the electric vehicle is much less expensive than a thermal vehicle, especially if it is recharged at home. So that for certain uses characterized by significant mileage, the electric vehicle presents today a Total cost of possession (TCO) better than the equivalent thermal vehicle (cf. For example, the latest edition of the dedicated Arval notebook on the subject). To say that an electric vehicle is “expensive, very expensive” is therefore simplistic and reducing. As soon as you integrate the cost of use, the gap is very significantly reduced. In addition, as it is the cost of acquisition which represents the biggest obstacle for potential buyers, all manufacturers now communicate on a monthly rent, which makes it possible to smooth the additional cost over several years, as would be the case for a bank credit for the purchase of a thermal vehicle. Finally, one of the entry doors to the electric vehicle should be the second -hand market which promises to develop considerably in the coming years (X2 in 2021), in particular because the difference in the price purchase compared to a thermal vehicle is reduced.

11. What is the average lifespan of a battery ?

The lifespan of an electric car battery is not counting in number of kilometers but in number of load-discharge cycles*. For a lithium-ion battery (technology used by most electric cars), the theoretical lifespan before battery obsolescence (that is to say when the battery reaches 70-80% of its original capacity, which makes it still relevant in second life for stationary uses for example) is estimated between 1,000 and 1,500 cycles. Thus, for a vehicle rolling on average 15,000 km per year, the theoretical life of the vehicle battery is between 15 and 20 years old. This means in practice that there is no need to change battery on the duration of use of a vehicle. Note that several factors can impact the battery life: climate (heat), immobilization, loading frequency, charging power (especially in the case of an ultra-fast load with power too large).

12. Is the autonomy of electric cars adapted to long distances ?

Among the brakes on the adoption of electromobility by motorists is systematically in the top 3 the question of the autonomy of electric vehicles. Even if 95% of car trips never exceed 300 km for the overwhelming majority of French.es, This constraint of having to recharge to cover long distances is a strong mental obstacle. In fact, however, there are now about 60,000 public charges in France, in order to allow great distances to be crossed. It remains insufficient if we project ourselves with an electric park of several million vehicles, but the public authorities have displayed reinforced ambitions to develop this network. Depending on regions and urban areas, there is however great heterogeneity, which can occasionally cause problems, due to difficulties in access to recharge (e.g. tourist stations during periods of high attendance). In practice, the long distance is combined anyway, and whatever the type of vehicle, with break times to reduce the risks linked to fatigue. Electric mobility has this different that it imposes these stops in places equipped with charging points, Hence the importance of positioning them near restoration or leisure places. In the end, the long distance from an electric car is quite possible, provided that Plan a minimum your career and agree to spend a little more time on the road (about 1 to 2 hours more for a journey between 300 and 500 km). By consenting to this constraint, let us not forget that the impact of the journey on the climate of a factor 3 to 4. The game is not worth the candle ?

13. Is it true that there is less maintenance on an electric car ?

Electric cars maintenance is simpler by several aspects : fewer parts making up the engine, no wear parts in it (belt, hose), no clutch system, brake pads less stressed thanks to the recovery of braking energy, etc. These advantages make more than compensate for the specific needs for electric cars such as controlling high -voltage electrical circuits. THE daily maintenance costs are therefore reduced by around 20% to 40% and spaced technical visits (every 30,000 km against 15,000 and 20,000 km for petrol or diesel according to manufacturers).

14. Are the batteries not dangerous because items to fire ?

The batteries can actually set fire following a thermal runoff, which can have several causes (mechanical damage, internal short-circuit, overload, etc.)). The result is a delicate fire to master (metal fire), with a release of toxic smoke. This is why the manufacturers provide for many protections in both battery cells and in the BMS (Battery Management System) which manages the load/discharge of the battery, and sometimes monitors the internal temperature. The risk of fire is inherent in batteries and is therefore not to be overlooked. VSepend It remains very rare : Tesla indicates in its impact report that, brought back to the kilometer traveled, there is 11 times less Tesla fires than the average of vehicles (thermal) In the United States on 2012-2020.

15. Will there be enough charging stations ?

The “objective 100,000 terminals” set by the government for 2021 has not been reached and is postponed to 2022, but the acceleration of the deployment of charging points is however a reality. Number of charge points open to the public in France increased by 55% in 2021 [1], and All areas of the motorway network will be Equipped with fast charging stations by the end of the year [2] . Today, 1 road recharge point is available for 15 vehicles, ratio that falls to 1 recharge point for 1.3 vehicles if you include private charging points [3] In individuals, in condominiums, in business parking lots, etc.). But the number of electric and hybrid vehicles in the French car fleet should continue to increase and reach more than 1 million in 2022 and, we imagine, from 5 to 6 million around 2030 [4] .

The objectives in terms of number of public charging points are not yet well defined but overall, public and private united, 7 million recharging points installed that the government aims to reach by 2030 [5] . This objective would help maintain the current ratio from a recharge point for 1 to 2 vehicles. In this sense, legislative and regulatory measures aimed at removing obstacles to the deployment of charging stations and financial aid for their installation have been implemented.

If the deployment is done at the right rate, the experience of queuing during the hunts for the holidays should be the exception, rather than the rule. Note that Tesla is experimenting (at least in France) the free recharge the watchtweds of chases, on some of her stations, to smooth demand and avoid an overly important influx on D-Day.

*A load-upload cycle corresponds to a theoretical full load of 0 to 100%, and not the number of times the car can be charged. Indeed, in practice, the car is put to load before it is completely empty. Thus, the number of real charges is greater than the number of load-discharge cycles.

Other questions

16. Will the electricity network hold ?

This question raises the question of the power called by the load of electric cars, which could jeopardize the balance of the network (on a global or more regional scale). On this subject, the models made by RTE [6] indicate that The impact could be absorbed without difficulty by hypothesizing “intelligent” charge of the load (use of the features of smart grids and tariff signals). More specifically, the electrical power that would represent without piloting The burden of 8 million electric vehicles would be 8 GW during the winter tip at 7 p.m Given the abundance of the use of charges (for an average winter working day and compared to a situation without electrified vehicles). let’s remember that The French electric park has a peak capacity greater than 100 GW. According to RTE, it is also interesting to note that the evolution of other electrical uses by 2030 has an impact on cutting off the point of a similar volume. With the control of the load, the power required for 8 million electrified vehicles at the winter point of 7 p.m. would be much less: 3.5 GW. In this case, for the same reasons as an invoked above, the point of 7 p.m. would not increase but would decrease compared to 2016. THE Large -scale development of the electric car in France therefore represents nothing inaccessible for the electrical network on the horizon of 10 years, even in the event of an unmanaged recharge, Of course provided that the levels of pilotable capacity are similar at the current level. However, this analysis leaves a dead angle on geographic adequacy: the local distribution mesh, congestion is likely to appear and would require reinforcements of the distribution network. At a longer term, if we project ourselves with a park around 20-25 million vehicles (or more, which is not necessarily desirable), Investments must of course be made on the network, But in proportions to which the actors of the production, transport and distribution of electricity would face, as long as it is anticipated [7] . The role of the public authorities will be decisive in this regard.

17. If we replace all thermal cars with electric cars, should we build new nuclear power plants or thousands of wind turbines ?

There electricity consumption in connection with the development of electric mobility does not pose any constraint in terms of electricity production, even with a very large volume of vehicles. To be convinced, it is enough to compare two data: 12 million electric cars (including rechargeable hybrid cars) would generate a request for electricity of around 30 TWh According to RTE, a quantity equivalent to About 5 to 6% of current national production. By what a miracle ? Simply due to an energy efficiency 3 to 4 times higher for an electric motor compared to a heat engine. In addition, this consumption of electricity specific to individual electro-mobility would not add up to current consumption because it would be largely offset by the general decline in medium -term consumption for other uses (effect of energy efficiency in industry or residential-terror).

18. Is it true that we will be able to make recharges by induction ?

There Electromagnetic induction recharge, or “wireless”, exists in two forms: upon stopping and driving. The first form would take place in a parking space, and would replace the charging station as we currently know it. This solution would simply avoid having to go around the vehicle to connect your cable or pass your badge on the terminal: recharge starts automatically. The so -called “dynamic” form would recharge your car by driving thanks to a device integrated under the road. This last solution would be particularly interesting because it would significantly improve the autonomy of electric cars and reduce the size of their batteries. The first tests were led and proved to be encouraging. However, although some manufacturers propose to adapt the existing models, Electric cars currently on the market are not suitable for this type of recharging (because not equipped with receiving coils), and the rapid drop in the cost of batteries could postpone or bury technology.

19. Geopolitical: will the electric vehicle create new dependencies with regard to foreign powers ?

When we look at the production of vehicles, the thermal car has traditionally been rather a point of European economic sovereignty. Europe is clear exporter and European manufacturers are among the most efficient especially thanks to the control of Complexity of thermal engines. For the electric car, The market was until very recently dominated by Chinese manufacturers (drawn by the very strong Chinese interior demand), even if the situation could evolve. Thus in 2020 new registrations of electric cars in Europe surpassed that of China for the first time. By getting into detail, we see, however, that Even when it takes place in Europe, the manufacture of electric vehicles is partly based on the import of batteries from abroad. Thus in 2020, European battery production was slightly lower than demand. However, this could change very quickly. Indeed, The very numerous announcements of European gigafactories suggest that Europe could become clear exporter of batteries from 2023 [8] . The problem of sovereignty would therefore be resolved ? The situation is not so simple. Indeed, Even when made in Europe, the batteries are made with materials that are mostly mined out of Europe – For example cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo and lithium from the “Lithium triangle”: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile for the most emblematic – and most often also refined outside Europe. As such, The few European projects for local lithium production for example, via mines in Portugal or recovery in Alsatian brides, remain below the necessary level. Thus, when we look at the production of vehicles from the angle of economic sovereignty, it clearly appears that The electric car causes the historical advantage to Europe with thermal engines. Faced with this observation, Europe’s response to promote electric electricity while investing in Europe what can be (the production of batteries even if it means importing raw materials by the way) appears to be relevant. In a world that is oriented anyway towards electric, you might as well act to get out of the game where it is possible. Finally, This debate on the production of vehicles must not hide the use part. While The thermal car creates an dependence on oil producing countries, the electric vehicle allows you to get rid of it by relying an electric mix made up of several primary energy sources and therefore via several supplier countries. It is not for nothing that the last plans of the AIE to reduce dependence on Russian oil grants a significant weight to the development of the electric vehicle !

20. What will be the impact of the development of electric cars on jobs ?

The transition to the electric car will have a strong impact on jobs in the automotive industry. Indeed, The manufacture of an electric car requires around 40% less labor than a thermal car, The electric car being easier to produce with both fewer parts and components, but also less necessary assembly time. THE equipment manufacturers and suppliers focused on combustion engines are particularly threatened. The boom in electric cars will nevertheless do emerge new professions, Especially to manufacture and assemble the batteries, but also as a re-loading terminal, coil, coins, cablers, etc. New mobility services could also develop (over the long distance for example. as indicated in our episode n ° 3). For this transition to be an opportunity, it requires anticipation and invest in The transformation of the automotive industry, especially in (i) the creation of a competitive European manufacturing and end -of -life of batteries, in order to relocate production in Europe and (II) employee support.e.s to train in the new skills required and help in retraining.

Note: methodological details and hypotheses are available in our publication.

Top 20 best electric cars to buy (2023)

The market electric cars develops at high speed. There is now for everyone and for all budgets. From the small city car, to the utility through sports or compact sedans, all segments benefit from electrification. Here are our top 20 electric cars in 2022/2023.

Summary of the article

Discover the ranking of 20 electric champion cars in their category

This top 20 was established according to 9 criteria:

• Release date
• vehicle category
• Autonomy
• Consumption
• Recharge time
• Vehicle price
• Minimum leasing rent
• 0 to 100 km/h
• Note Vivacar.Fr

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• Photograph,
• Compare,
• Buy and / or sell at the best price

Top 1-Peugeot E-208 136 hp (2021): the best electric city car in 2022

Release date	09/2021
Category	City car
Autonomy	340 km
Consumption	17 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	8 hours
Price	34,450 euros
Leasing	206 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	8.3 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8.5/10

Benefits

The Peugeot E-208 is probably the most pleasant electrified city car, especially thanks to its agility and dynamism. It is comfortable, well equipped and has a very good finish quality. Indisputable the best electric city car on the market.

Disadvantages

Despite real progress in the matter in its 2022 version, the Peugeot E-208 still consumes a lot of electricity and, suddenly, offers a slightly fair autonomy. It is often necessary to recharge it, especially if you take the highways.

Top 2-Kia E-Niro Motion 204 CH (2020): the best electric family

Release date	01/2020
Category	Family
Autonomy	455 km
Consumption	12 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	5:30 am
Price	41,100 euros
Leasing	322 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	7.8 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8.5/10

Benefits

An electric car which offers a range of 455 kilometers in a single load thanks to a large battery and which is not overpriced, it is rare on the market. This is the case of this very well equipped versatile Kia e-niro which, in addition, offers very good driving comfort and is at an affordable price on the segment of used electric SUVs.

Disadvantages

If the 64 kWh battery gives the Kia E-Niro a beautiful autonomy, it is still too long to recharge. Count 5:30 am on a 7.4 kW wallbox wall box and almost 29 hours on a domestic socket…

Top 3 – Skoda Enyaq IV: the best electric SUV 2023

Release date	2021
Category	SUV
Autonomy	540 km
Consumption	17 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	7:30 am
Price	55,460 euros
Leasing	500 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	6.9 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

With its elegant design which distinguishes it from other electric SUVs, the Skoda Enyaq IV checks all the boxes of the ideal family car: modern, spacious, powerful, comfortable, finish and approval of driving at the top … A premium SUV for the price of a general practitioner.

Disadvantages

The main defect of the Skoda Enyaq IV is its high weight (2,305 kg). Suddenly it consumes a lot and offers “average” autonomy for a high -road car.

Top 4 – Tesla Model y Long Range AWD (2021): the best electric 4 × 4

Release date	07/2021
Category	4 × 4
Autonomy	420 km
Consumption	18 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	6:54 am
Price	59,990 euros
Leasing	619 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	5 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

�� Find the Tesla Model Y at the top 10 of the best American cars

Benefits

With Tesla, we usually have it for her money. This is the case with this Tesla Model Y which brings together what is best on the 100% electric market: breathtaking performance, record autonomy, a habitacle and a spacious chest.

Disadvantages

Compared to German premium models, Tesla still accuses a slight delay in terms of comfort and quality of finish. This is the case with this long range model which also knows some reliability problems.

TOP 5 – MG5 ELECTRIC 115 KW Comfort (2022): the best electric station wagon

Release date	02/2022
Category	Break
Autonomy	400 km
Consumption	17.7 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	4:10
Price	35,490 euros
Leasing	Nc
0 to 100 km/h	8.3 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8/10

Benefits

The new 100% electric comer to the MG range offers the best current price/services ratio. It is today the only zero emission station wagon offered at the price of an atmospheric car for a lower cost of use.

Disadvantages

Because of a floor too high, the MG5 Electric does not offer a modularity and a space that one could expect from a break. And then, let’s face it, its line is already a little dated ..

Top 6 – BMW i4 M50 544 hp (2021): the best powerful electric sedan

Release date	06/2021
Category	Sedan
Autonomy	510 km
Consumption	22 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	6:36 am
Price	71,650 euros
Leasing	700 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	3.9 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

Among the German premium brands, BMW is undoubtedly the one that has the most in advance in the electrification race. It shows with this sublime BMW i40, the first electric “m” which reaches 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds. Pure pleasure.

Disadvantages

The ergonomics of the dashboard deserves to be improved, as well as the rear passenger space. Its real rival, the Tesla Model 3, does better in terms of autonomy, habitability and even price. But question feeling ..

Top 7-Mercedes EQV 300 Extra-long (2020): the best electric minivan

Release date	07/2020
Category	Minivan
Autonomy	418 km
Consumption	28.3 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	7:21
Price	75,078 euros
Leasing	982 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	Nc
Note Vivacar.Fr	8.5/10

Benefits

The first premium electric vehicle eight Mercedes eight places is on the way to becoming a reference in the same way as class V for thermal engines. Finishing quality, autonomy, performance, comfort: the Mercedes EQV is unique.

Disadvantages

Despite a small tendency to roll, the Mercedes EQV has no defect, except its very high price: our model begins at more than 75,000 euros, without the options which are of course particularly expensive.

Top 8-Ford E-Transit, the best 2023 electric utility

Release date	2022
Category	Utility
Autonomy	350 km
Consumption	42 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	3h41
Price	60,612 euros
Leasing	1,300 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	Nc
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

The Ford E-Transit is the new reference in the category of large electric vans. Ultra powerful (269 hp !), comfortable, well equipped, configurable as desired, the American utility also offers excellent autonomy of 350 km thanks to its 75 kWh battery.

Disadvantages

The electric motor installed at the rear of the Ford E-Transit brings it stability and good handling, but at the same time increases the height of the loading threshold, which can pose a problem for loading.

Top 9 – Tesla Roadster (2022): the best electric convertible vehicle

Release date	Second quarter 2022
Category	Convertible
Autonomy	1000 km
Consumption	Nc
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	7 a.m
Price	172,000 euros
Leasing	Nc
0 to 100 km/h	2.1 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

Its production is long overdue, but if it is born, the New Tesla Roadster will be the electric car of all the superlatives, “the fastest vehicle in the world displaying acceleration, autonomy and record performance”, according to Elon Musk. On the program: 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds, couple of 10,000 Nm, autonomy of 1000 km…

Disadvantages

Beyond the uncertainty that floats around its release date, the price of the American bomb promises to be staggering and should happily exceed 200,000 euros. To reserve the roadster, you must pay a deposit of 43,000 euros.

Top 10-Audi e-tron GT Quattro (2021): the best electric coupe

Release date	02/2021
Category	Cut
Autonomy	475 km
Consumption	20 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	7 a.m
Price	101,500 euros
Leasing	1,209 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	4.1 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9.5/10

Benefits

Germanic cousin of the Porsche Taycan, the Audi e-tron GT Quattro has its own style: that of an incredible GT, magnificent, comfortable, luxurious, capable of scotting you at the seat at the slightest acceleration.

Disadvantages

Despite its incredible performance, the Audi E-Ton GT Quattro remains a little slower than the Porsche Taycan, but also more expensive. Audi clearly favored the style.

Top 11-Peugeot e-Rifter (2021): the best electric ludospace in France

Release date	07/2021
Category	Ludospace
Autonomy	280 km
Consumption	21 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	3h46
Price	37,650 euros
Leasing	320 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	11.2 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8/10

Benefits

In the category of electric ludospaces, have found the Peugeot e-Rifter, the brand’s 100% electric ludospace of the lion finds all the qualities of its thermal version, namely its enormous volume of trunk, its extraordinary habitability, its large versatility , without forgetting its presentation which flirts with the premium.

Disadvantages

The autonomy of the Peugeot e-Rifter seems to be little just for a vehicle which is intended to transport its small family on the roads of France. With only 280 km (WLTP standard), we will have to stop often to recharge the battery.

Top 12 – Volkswagen ID.3 204 hp (2022): the best most spacious electric compact compact

Release date	07/2022
Category	Compact
Autonomy	425 km
Consumption	22 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	3h47
Price	44,680 euros
Leasing	340 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	7.3 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8.5/10

Benefits

Built on a platform completely dedicated to electric, the Volkswagen ID.3 offers a very good autonomy and a maximum of space on board. The driver and his passengers are pampered in the luminous German compact with futuristic lines.

Disadvantages

This is often the recurring problem of electric cars compared to thermal: the price. Volkswagen ID.3 does not escape this observation. 45,000 euros without the options for a compact of 4.30 meters, it is not given !

Top 13 – Porsche Taycan Turbo S 625 hp (2021): the best electric sportswoman

Release date	07/2021
Category	Athletic
Autonomy	500 km
Consumption	25 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	9 a.m
Price	189,934 euros
Leasing	2,358 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	2.8 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9.5/10

Benefits

When Porsche gets to the electric, it takes off ! The Porsche Taycan Turbo S benefits from its two electric motors – one on each axle – and its four -wheel drive to stick the road to dizzying speeds. No doubt, this big electric electric is indeed a Porsche !

Disadvantages

In addition to its outrageous tariffs, we still come close to 200,000 euros …, the German electric supercar consumes a lot: the autonomy of 500 km announced by the manufacturer melts as snow. After 300 km on the highway, you must quickly recharge.

Top 14 – Dacia Spring (2022): the cheapest French electric car

Release date	01/2022
Category	Micro SUV
Autonomy	230 km
Consumption	13.9 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	2h27
Price	19,000 euros
Leasing	150 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	19.1 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8/10

Benefits

Dacia succeeded in the bet which seemed impossible not so long ago: to offer a spacious, well -equipped coherent electric SUV, at 12,403 euros (bonuses deduced). The Dacia Spring is the real electric car for all ! In addition, it has the great advantage of being one of the cheapest electric cars on the car market. What to seduce those who wish to embark on electric.

Disadvantages

Of course, at this price, do not expect the services of a premium car. The interior presentation of the Dacia Spring is not very “sexy”. Ditto for driving pleasure.

Top 15 – Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2020): the electric car at the best quality/price ratio

Release date	12/2020
Category	Sedan
Autonomy	294 km
Consumption	12 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	6:15 am
Price	35,200 euros
Leasing	210 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	10.2 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

In terms of energy consumption, autonomy, efficiency, Hyundai Ioniq is one of the very best current electric cars on the market. Well equipped, spacious, rather pretty since its restyling and pleasant to drive, Korean really has everything to please.

Disadvantages

No big flaws to report on this well -born Hunday Ioniq Electric. Its slightly too classic design can put off some buyers who want to favor a more fashionable adventurer look.

Top 16 – Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021): the best electric car on a highway

Release date	08/2021
Category	Sedan
Autonomy	597 km
Consumption	17.5 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	8:49 am
Price	128,550 euros
Leasing	1090 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	6.2 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

With its eqs, Mercedes proves that luxury limousines can very well fuel … electric. The EQS is the big premium sedan of all superlatives: record habitability, royal comfort, phenomenal power, incomparable driving pleasure, ideal vehicle for long journeys.

Disadvantages

Competent of the essential Tesla Model S, the Mercedes EQS 450 grants it two important points: its prices are higher and it does not yet benefit from the same loading possibilities.

Top 17-Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: The best small electric car in 2023

Release date	2022
Category	City car
Autonomy	190 km
Consumption	11 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	2h52
Price	25,250 euros
Leasing	168 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	12.9 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8/10

Benefits

Despite an end of career announced for 2024, the Renault Twingo e-tech restyled in 2022 still has its say: the mini electric city car remains the best in its category in terms of versatility, driving pleasure and equipment. For the city, there is no better.

Disadvantages

The only drawback of the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is its somewhat weak autonomy-190 km announced by the manufacturer, but rather 150 km in “real life”-which confines it to the city.

Top 18-Tesla Model S Dual-Motor Long Range (2021): the best electric car in autonomy

Release date	01/2021
Category	Sedan
Autonomy	652 km
Consumption	20 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	7:46 am
Price	104,990 euros
Leasing	825 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	3.2 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9.5/10

Benefits

Tesla Model S is not only the queen of autonomy. It is also and above all a formidable machine to swallow the kilometers in extraordinary conditions: space on board, premium comfort, future technologies, phenomenal power. And in addition, it benefits from the best network of superchargers.

Disadvantages

Its 5 meters long make it a sedan not easy to handle in town, it is an understatement. Budget question, even if it remains well placed in relation to the competition, you still have to break your piggy bank ..

Top 19 – Kia Ev6 (2021): the most reliable electric car

Release date	04/2021
Category	Crossover
Autonomy	500 km
Consumption	26.1 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	7:56 am
Price	55,790 euros
Leasing	297 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	7.3 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

The Kia Ev6 marks the spirits by its futuristic design, its XXL habitability at the front and at the rear, its standard endowment, its manufacturing quality, but also its autonomy, one of the best in the category. And reliability question, we can trust the South Korean manufacturer, 1st JD Power ranking.

Disadvantages

The price/equipment ratio is pretty good for a car that flirts with the premium, but the image of Kia is not unfairly not yet at the level of that the competition.

Top 20 – Nissan Leaf II 150 hp (2019): the best used electric car

Release date	04/2019
End of marketing date	02/2021
Category	Compact
Autonomy	385 km
Consumption	15.6 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	5h
New price	36,400 euros
Used price	26,000 euros
Leasing	197 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	7.9 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

When it comes out, the Nissan Leaf hung up the competition thanks to its enormous qualities: autonomy, performance, habitability, standard endowment, Canon price. Competition has since progressed in all these areas, but the Nissan Leaf fortunes have not gone.

Disadvantages

The competitors of the Nissan Leaf II who arrived more recently on the market offer better autonomy with a better controlled KWh consumption.

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MERCEDES EQA 250 190 CH AMG LINE: The best electric SUV in 2021

Release date	03/2021
Category	SUV
Autonomy	410 km
Consumption	16 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	5:30 am
Price	51,900 euros
Leasing	410 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	8.9 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	9/10

Benefits

If you like the Mercedes GLA, you will love it for 100% electric, the EQA. The Mercedes Premium SUV is petri of qualities: technological, luxurious, stylish, powerful, spacious, comfortable interior. The icing on the cake: it is not overpriced … An excellent choice in the range of electric SUVs.

Disadvantages

Not easy to take it in short ! Perhaps its high weight: with its two tonnes, the Mercedes EQA does not allow dynamic driving and displays performance just average.

Toyota Proace II 50kWh: the best electric utility in 2020

Release date	12/2020
Category	Utility
Autonomy	230 km
Consumption	35.3 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	3h46
Price	45,840 euros
Leasing	500 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	11.7 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8/10

Benefits

Cousin of the Peugeot E-Expert, Citroën ë-Jumpy and other Opel Vivaro-e, the Toyota Proace is distinguished by a more complete allocation, with in particular the reversing camera, parking radars, automatic air conditioning. Without forgetting the serial modowork.

Disadvantages

Even if this is not the most important criterion for a utility van, the design of the electric proace II is completely modeled on the thermal version. However, this last date of 2016. It shows.

Fiat 500 II E 118 hp: The best small electric car in 2020

Release date	07/2020
Category	City car
Autonomy	185 km
Consumption	15.9 kWh/100 km
Recharge time (single -phase wallbox 7.4 kW)	3h
Price	29,900 euros
Leasing	242 euros/month
0 to 100 km/h	9 seconds
Note Vivacar.Fr	8.5/10

Benefits

The legendary pot of yogurt in electric version: an excellent idea. In addition to its good boil, the Fiat 500 E has everything to seduce city dwellers: quality of manufacturing, comfort and driving pleasure at the top. Certainly a good plan for small journeys and very accessible on the used electric city car market.

Disadvantages

Fiat does not sell its electric 500. Its prices are in the average of competitors who nevertheless offer a slightly higher autonomy. This Fiat 500 E is exclusively reserved for the city.

The most posed questions

Find the questions/answers most posed by drivers who wish to go to the electrification of their vehicle.

Which good electric car to choose ?

Electric cars are more and more numerous on the market, but it is not always easy to navigate and make the right choices. Here are some tips for choosing the electric car that will suit you best. Before making your choice, you will have to take into account certain determining criteria such as:

• Energy consumption,
• Autonomy,
• The purchase price,
• Recharge options (charging stations),
• Your budget,
• Reliability,
• Interior space,
• Ecological bonus,
• And vehicle size.

What are the best electric vehicle brands ?

Among the most popular electric car brands, we count Tesla, Renault, Nissan, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo.

How to finance the purchase or rental of an electric vehicle ?

Discover all the automotive funding that it exists in 2023 to finance the purchase or rental of your future electric vehicle.

Auto loans

First solution, car credits (classic car credit and credit with recovery commitment). These means of financing consist in borrowing from a financial institution a sum of money, which must be reimbursed over a fixed period. A rate is applied to these credits; In the classic car credit you become the owner of the vehicle immediately and in the other you have the possibility of returning the property to the lending financial institution.

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Leasing

Second possibility, leasing funding. In leasing, there are two possibilities for long -term rental and rental with purchase option. The leasing of electric cars and the most popular funding mode by the consumer to discover electric technology. Indeed, going through a leasing engages less the driver financially than a credit solution. Let’s discover them in a little more detail.

Loa

The LOA or rental with purchase option allows you to rent a VE for a period of 24 to 60 max. At the end of the rental period you to buy or return the vehicle directly to the dealer or to the lending organization. It is the most popular funding mode for the French in 2023.

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LLD

The LLD or long -term rental allows a rent for a VE for a duration ranging from 12 to 60 max. Unlike the LOA, in LLD you are obliged to return the vehicle to the owner. In these two leasing modes you roll electric in exchange for fixed monthly rents, generally lower than a car credit.

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What is the most reliable electric car ?

The most reliable electric car is the one that best suits your needs. It is important to consider several criteria such as consumption, reliability, safety and comfort. According to all studies on the market for the most reliable electric vehicles, it is undoubtedly the Kia Ev6 2021 which wins the palm.

What is the best electric car of the moment ?

The best electric car of the moment is undoubtedly the Tesla Model S. This car offers a range of more than 500 km, a top speed of 250 km/h, and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds.

What is the best electricity car value for money ?

The best value for money is the Tesla Model 3. The Model 3 is a mid -range electric car that offers excellent quality for a reasonable price. The car is equipped with a 75 kWh electric motor which allows it to reach a range of 322 km.

Nevertheless, for those that we do not have the means to afford a Tesla brand vehicle, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric (Anné 2020) is also an excellent choice but also the MG5 Electric 115 KW Comfort (year 2022).

For those who are looking for a good plan, you can find beautiful nuggets on the used electric cars market.

What are the other offers in an electric motor ?

From our point of view, these electrified vehicles are not part of the Top 20, however they also deserve that we dwell on it. Here are the models that have also scratched market share:

• Renault Zoé (perfect for urban use),
• Kia e-Soul (a good entry-level vehucle),
• Hyundai Kona Electric,
• Mach-e (excellent handling),
• Mini Cooper is,
• Opel Corsa-e (which remains affordable)

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How to recharge an electric vehicle ?

The recharge of your vehicle depends on your daily use. For the greatest number of us, a so -called “classic” socket, controlled, validated by an electrician and dedicated only to the vehicle is enough. A vehicle is used 5 % of the time. When it is immobilized, it is available for recharge, or 95 % of the time. The charging time is less than 1 minute, or 30 ‘to connect the vehicle, 30’ to unplug it ! The electric car offers training on eco-driving and good practices to adopt to optimize driving by electric vehicle.

Where to find charging stations ?

There are in France not far from 30,000 charging stations which allows you to have a fast charging point every 70 km approximately. The ChargeMap site exhaustively lists the existing charging stations. You can also install the application on your smartphone to organize your trip before hitting the road.

Electric cars and nuclear power plants

The development of the electric car fleet is not a vector for the creation of new nuclear power plants: according to an RTE study (electricity transport network) / Avere France published in May 2019, France would be able to supply a park composed of 15.6 million electric vehicles by 2035. RTE estimates that in 2035 “energy consumption linked to the development of the electric vehicle should not exceed 48 TWh, or 10% of French consumption”. In 2020, it amounted to 449 TWh for a production of 500 TWh, including 67.1% of nuclear origin and more than a quarter of renewable origin.

Battery recycling

An electric vehicle battery is recyclable between 92 and 95 % according to sources (source Umicore – Belgium and Snam France) according to the NGO Transport & Environnement, more than a fifth of lithium and nickel, but also 65 % of the necessary cobalt to manufacture a battery could come from recycling. Before being recycled, your battery will have had 2 lives: – a first life during which it will transport you – a second life during which it will feed an autonomous site (stationary use)

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