Stretch the budget to $60,000 and you are into the heart of the electric SUV market, where the Tesla Model Y meets its toughest rivals. Here are the best EVs under $60,000 in 2026.
Kia EV5: from $49,990 drive-away
The Kia EV5 is the value benchmark of the class, a roomy family SUV at a real drive-away price.
XPeng G6: from $51,800 plus on-roads
The XPeng G6 undercuts the Model Y and answers with very fast charging and the most tech per dollar.
BYD Sealion 7: from $54,990 plus on-roads
The BYD Sealion 7 is the sporty, quick take on the mid-size EV SUV for less than the Tesla.
Skoda Enyaq: from $55,990 drive-away
The Skoda Enyaq is the sensible, well-built European, big on cabin practicality.
Toyota bZ4X: from $55,990 plus on-roads
The Toyota bZ4X is the safe first EV, with the Toyota network and reputation behind it.
Tesla Model Y: from $58,900 plus on-roads
The Tesla Model Y is the benchmark, with the Supercharger network, software and resale that keep it the default choice.
Volkswagen ID.4: from $59,990 plus on-roads
The Volkswagen ID.4 rounds out the budget with grown-up German road manners and a practical family cabin.
How to choose
For value, the Kia EV5. For tech, the XPeng G6. For pace, the Sealion 7. For build, the Enyaq or ID.4. For peace of mind, the bZ4X. And for the safe all-rounder, the Model Y. For the value-first rundown see our best value mid-size electric SUVs guide, and for cheaper still, best EVs under $50,000.
