The BMW i3 competes among a growing number of electric cars that are increasingly more affordable.
The Tesla Model 3 may not be among that crowd, but the Model 3 isn’t much more expensive than the i3—and offers almost double the range.
The Chevy Bolt EV’s 234-mile range comes with a lower price tag, although its plain jane approach may not be as attractive to buyers.
The Hyundai Kona Electric is a new electric crossover with more than 250 miles of range and a lower price tag.
The related Kia Niro EV is a bigger hatchback than the i3 and will go on sale later in 2019.
The Fiat 500e is far more affordable—if you can find it.
The slow-selling small car is available in some states at deeply discounted prices.
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 2019 BMW i3 |  2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV |  2019 Hyundai Kona Electric |  2019 Kia NiroGet Your Price |  2019 Tesla Model 3 |  2019 FIAT 500e#29 in Compact Cars |
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The 2019 BMW i3 is an all-electric hatchback that declares proudly that convention needn’t apply to eco-friendly drivers. |
The 2019 Chevy Bolt EV electric hatchback started a trend that others are only now catching up to. |
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is an exceptional electric hatchback that should get more attention than it does. |
The 2019 Kia Niro is an efficiency-first hatchback with a secret: it’s also a good family car. |
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 is a glimpse of the future in many ways; but it’s far from perfect. |
The 2019 Fiat 500e is a throwback in more ways than one: It has a nostalgic style and feel, but also outdated range. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $44,450 | $36,620 | $36,950 | $23,490 | $35,000 | $33,210 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 46 MPG City / 49 MPG Hwy | |||||
| Engine | |||||
| Electric | Electric | Electric | Gas/Electric I-4 | Electric | Electric |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Subcompact Cars | Small station wagon | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Large Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| 120 Ah | 5-Door Wagon LT | SEL FWD | LX FWD | Standard Range RWD *Ltd Avail* | Hatch |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Hatchback | Wagon | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | NA | Automatic | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic | Automatic |
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| 2019 BMW i3 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2019 BMW i3 vs. 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019 BMW i3 vs. 2019 Kia Niro | 2019 BMW i3 vs. 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 2019 BMW i3 vs. 2019 FIAT 500e | |
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