After last week we looked for models that consume less fuel, this time we decided that it was not enough to consume little and that the ideal was not even having to resort to fossil fuels. Therefore, we have created a purchase guide with electric models with more autonomy up to 50,000 euros.
As you have already noticed, the criteria that led to the selection of the five models that we present you here were very simple. All of them had to be 100% electric, their base price couldn't be more than 50 thousand euros and, finally, they had to offer the greatest possible autonomy (official WLTP values) after each charge.
The maximum price level of 50 thousand euros, something high, has a double reason for being. First, there are no trams with an autonomy of around 400 km (distance that already allows easy inter-urban travel) that are really accessible. Second, it is possible to deduct VAT on the purchase of an electric vehicle by a company if it costs up to €62,500, which are still exempt from autonomous taxation.
In addition to companies, private individuals also stand to gain from the purchase of an electric car. In addition to the lower cost per kilometer (which, for the time being, is even nil if charged on Mobi.e's public network), electric cars are also exempt from paying the ISV and the IUC.
308 km — BMW i3, from 42,100 euros
Recently renovated, the BMW i3 received a larger capacity battery, approximately 42.2 kWh and said goodbye to the version with autonomy extender. Thanks to the adoption of the new battery, the i3 in the 170 hp version is able to offer a range of up to 308 km. already the i3s , with 184 hp it has a range of between 270 km and 285 km and costs from 45 900 euros.
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With this new battery, the i3 can be charged up to 80% in 42 minutes with a 50 kW charger. Charging at home, the i3 takes between three and fifteen minutes to fifteen hours to reach the same 80% depending on whether you use the 11 kW BMW i Wallbox or a 2.4 kW home socket.
317 km — Renault Zoe R90 Z.E. 40, from 27,410 euros
Capable of covering 317 km on a single charge in the version R90 of 88 hp, in the more powerful version R110 with 108 hp, the Zoe sees the autonomy decrease to 300 km. Both versions use a battery with 41 kWh of capacity.
As with all of Renault's electrical proposals, you can also hire the battery for Zoe. This rental is based on an average value of annual kilometers, starting at 69 €/month for an annual mileage of up to 7500 km, going up to the 119€/month requested for an unlimited rental of annual kilometers.
385 km — Nissan Leaf E+, from 43 000 euros
Best-selling electric model in Europe in 2018, the Nissan Leaf is available with two battery options. In version E+ , the Japanese electric offers 385 km of autonomy and 217 hp, thanks to a battery of 62 kWh of capacity. As for prices, the requested value for the Leaf E+ starts at 43 000 euros, but thanks to government incentives and the recovery, you can purchase it from 38 500 euros.
If you don't need such a high autonomy and want to save some money, the Leaf is even available with a 40 kWh battery capacity and 150 hp . In this version, the autonomy is 270 km and prices start at 35 400 euros (30 900 euros with government incentives and recovery).
415 km — Tesla Model 3, from €48,900
Available from 48 900 euros in the version Standard Range Plus , the Tesla Model 3 barely makes it to our list. With only one engine, this version of Model 3 is the first to offer rear-wheel drive in Portugal.
As for autonomy, this is at 415 km with the smallest Tesla being able to reach 225 km/h and fulfilling 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6s. version long range , with 560 km of autonomy, it can be cheaper than the 59,600 euros requested if it is purchased by a company and VAT is deducted.
449 km — Hyundai Kauai Electric, 44 500 euros
The champion of autonomy, for now, is Kauai Electric. With 204 hp and a 64 kWh battery of capacity, the Hyundai model is capable of traveling 449 km between each load.
As for the performance, the Kauai Electric fulfills the 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6s, being still able to reach the 167 km/h of maximum speed. Charging times range from 54 minutes in a fast charging station to replenish up to 80% of the charge up to 9:35 minutes needed for a full charge in a conventional outlet.