Top 10 Cheapest Electric Cars 2020

l and diesel models. Depending on the type of vehicle, the difference in price between an electric car and an internal-combustion-engined one can be several thousand pounds, even after the government's Plug-in Car Grant (PCG) has been applied.The day that electric cars cost the same as petrol and diesels is expected to arrive in the next two to five years, but for now, buyers have to make peace with the fact that access to an electric vehicle's low running costs requires a steep...
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l and diesel models. Depending on the type of vehicle, the difference in price between an electric car and an internal-combustion-engined one can be several thousand pounds, even after the government's Plug-in Car Grant (PCG) has been applied.The day that electric cars cost the same as petrol and diesels is expected to arrive in the next two to five years, but for now, buyers have to make peace with the fact that access to an electric vehicle's low running costs requires a steep initial outlay.Having said that, buying an electric car needn't break the bank if you know where to look. There are several battery-powered cars out there with competitive price tags, providing an entirely affordable route into the world of cars.AdvertisementTo help you on your way, we've put together a list of the top cheap electric cars on sale today. Not all of them will suit your needs - ranges and charge times vary from model to model - but there'll almost certainly be something that ticks all the right boxes.And remember, once you've met the asking price, the total cost of ownership could still be significantly lower than that of a petrol or diesel model, with electricity bills amounting to around three pence per mile on an average household tariff. For those charging overnight - when electricity is cheapest - that figure could be even lower!Scroll down to read our list of the cheapest electric cars, starting with... Vauxhall Corsa-e - £26,490The Vauxhall Corsa-e is the British brand's first electric car, and it offers 205 miles of range from a 50kWh battery. That's a reasonable return on paper, and 0-31mph in 3.1 seconds should mean it's a pretty nippy runabout, ideal for those who do most of their driving around town.The maximum charging speed is 100kW, which means a 0-80% charge should take around half an hour. So if you do need to go further afield occasionally (and your route has a charging station along the way) then this is feasible, too. Read more about the Vauxhall Corsa-e.