Electric cars - Which are the cheapest and best on the market?

28 september, 2021

Electric cars

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Interest in green cars, specifically those that are fully or partially powered by electricity, has increased drastically in recent years. So much so that twice as many Swedes as last year now state that they are eager to let their next car be rechargeable. Are you perhaps one of them? With us at Kvdbil, you can both buy a used electric car through bidding or directly at a fixed price .

Electric cars - everything you want to know about electric cars

An electric car is powered by one or more electric motors through a battery, which is charged through the mains. The cars do not have a combustion engine, which means that they do not actually need an exhaust pipe and therefore do not produce any local emissions.

What is an electric car?

Hybrid cars are instead powered by a combination of combustion engine and electric motor.

How long is the range of electric cars?

How many miles you can drive on a charge varies greatly, and a few years old electric car and a new one can differ greatly in range. With that in mind, it's wise to review your transportation needs before deciding which electric car is best for you. Today, the range of different electric cars on the market can vary from around 20 to 60 miles on a charge. If you are curious about comparing the range of different models, we recommend All about electric cars' range table

An electric car is especially well suited for city driving, both in terms of emissions, but also as the charging options tend to be better and more accessible in big cities. But if you have the opportunity to charge the car at home, everyday life can immediately become easier for those who choose an electric car. Today, it is increasingly common to be able to rent parking spaces with charging facilities for those who live in an apartment, and if you live in a villa, it may be smart to review whether you should install a charging box at home yourself.

Tip: Did you know that you can get a tax reduction when you install so-called green technology in your home, such as a charging box for an electric car? Read more on the Swedish Tax Agency's website.

What is the best electric car on the market in 2021?

New candidates are constantly being launched on the market, and which car is the very best is highly individual. But with that said, British Top Gear has produced a list of 20 electric cars they themselves consider to be the best in 2021!

Which is the cheapest electric car?

Yes, it depends on whether you are thinking only of the car's purchase price or if you are thinking of the car's total cost of ownership, i.e. the car's TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

Here we have made a compilation of the cheapest electric cars, calculated on their TCO.

Which electric cars have a tow bar?

As many people want to switch to electric cars, this type of practical questions also increases. Does the car handle everyday errands as well as towing a caravan or a boat trailer in spring and autumn? Development is fast and there are now quite a few electric cars that can pull heavy loads.

To think about: "You can count on an almost doubled electricity consumption with some cars when you drive with a trailer," says Roger, valuer at Kvdbil.

Electric cars with towbar and maximum towing weight:

Tesla Model X - 2250 kg
Mercedes EQC - 1800 kg
Audi e-tron - 1800 kg
Hyundai IONIQ 5 - 1600 kg
Kin EV6 - 1600 kg
Tesla Model Y - 1600 kg
Nissan Airya - 1500 kg
Polish 2 - 1500 kg
Volvo XC40 Recharging - 1500 kg
Skoda Enyaq (four-wheel drive) - 1400 kg
Volkswagen ID.4 (four-wheel drive) - 1400 kg
Skoda Enyaq (rear wheel drive) - 1000 kg
Volkswagen ID.4 (rear wheel drive) - 1000 kg

"You can count on an almost doubled electricity consumption with some cars when driving with a trailer"

Are there four-wheel drive electric cars?

And speaking of electric cars that can handle most things, there are now a plethora of four-wheel drive electric cars on the market.

Popular electric cars with four-wheel drive:

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