2027 EVs: from a $14,985 Topolino to a $340,000 Cadillac Celestiq
From a 25 mph city car to a full-size electric truck, Car and Driver ranks 2027 EVs by range, efficiency and base price across five major brands.
By
Owen Fairbrother
In brief
- The guide ranks electric models by range, efficiency and base price.
- Prices run from the Topolino at $14,985 to the special-order Celestiq at about $340,000.
- Only grid-charged EVs are included; hydrogen fuel-cell cars are not.
- The Silverado EV spans work-truck, 760-horsepower LT and off-road Trail Boss versions.
Shoppers looking at electric vehicles now face a wide spread of body styles and prices. A Car and Driver guide sorts the field by range, efficiency and base price, and it is the basis for the comparison below. At one end sits a compact runabout, at the other a luxury flagship priced around $340,000.
What the list covers
Car and Driver notes that battery-powered cars still make up only a small slice of the overall car market, even as automakers keep widening the choice of range, performance and styling. The outlet also points to recharging that is becoming quicker and easier, and to a growing list of body styles and price points for buyers seeking zero-emissions driving.
The most affordable electric vehicles
The entry point is the Topolino, which is legally classed as a low-speed vehicle. It reaches 25 mph and offers 46 miles of range. Above it sits the returning Chevrolet Bolt, described as the smallest and cheapest electric model in the Chevy lineup.
| Model | Price and range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Topolino | $14,985, 46 miles | Low-speed vehicle, 25 mph top speed |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | Just under $35,000 | Shares platform and powertrain with the Cadillac Optiq |
| Fiat 500e | Under $40,000, about 149 miles (Fiat estimate) | Range figure comes from Fiat |
The Equinox EV is a compact electric SUV, and its Cadillac cousin, the Optiq, is a compact luxury SUV that is also offered in a performance-oriented V-series form. The Chevrolet Blazer EV comes in LT, RS and SS versions. It starts with a single front-drive motor and tops out with a dual-motor setup making more than 550 horsepower, and buyers choose between two lithium-ion battery packs. Range varies with the battery and motor combination. Dodge’s first EV, the Charger Daytona, is built both as a two-door coupe and as a four-door sedan.
Luxury from Germany and America
The BMW i7 eDrive50 earns a combined EPA rating of 90 MPGe, with up to 321 miles of range. Fitting the optional 20- or 21-inch wheels trims both range and efficiency slightly. The BMW iX3 is the first BMW EV to reach the U.S. on the Neue Klasse platform.
Audi’s Q6 e-tron is a compact luxury SUV roughly seven inches longer than the Q4 e-tron. The SQ6 e-tron brings a more powerful dual-motor powertrain, and the S6 e-tron produces close to 500 horsepower.
At Cadillac, the all-wheel-drive Lyriq gains a second motor for 500 combined horsepower, while the rear-drive version delivers the greatest range. The Escalade IQL is 4.2 inches longer than the standard Escalade IQ, which brings extra third-row legroom and more cargo room. The Celestiq exceeds 18 feet, is built to special order and starts at roughly $340,000.
Trucks
The Silverado EV is a clean-sheet design, not a conversion of the gas-powered truck that shares its name, and it is sold in versions ranging from basic to rugged:
- a work truck
- the 760-horsepower LT
- the off-road-oriented Trail Boss
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