Top 10 Cheapest Electric SUVs on Sale by 2022
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00:00Not long ago, there was really only one choice if you were shopping for an electric SUV,
00:07the expensive and rather quirky Tesla Model X. Fast forward a few years and the segment
00:13has grown tenfold. A dozen more models are coming soon in 2022. We've outlined the
00:1910 most anticipated electric SUVs in this video. Let's start.
00:2610. Kia Soul EV Kia Soul EV is an all-electric version of
00:31emission-free SUVs with spunky acceleration and better driving range. The bold style inside
00:38and outside of Soul makes it a popular EV. The electric motor of Soul EV hooked up to
00:44the front wheels through a single-speed direct-drive transmission can generate 201 horsepower
00:50with the ability to accelerate the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph within 7 seconds.
00:56The permanent magnet-synchronous AC-type electric motor of Soul EV can provide a top
01:01speed of 105 mph. The large battery pack of 64 kWh can provide up to 243 miles of driving
01:09range over a single charge, the latter being a modern and feature-rich version with a more
01:15comfortable interior. Soul EV will be offered with several driver
01:20assistance features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Departure Assist, Automatic
01:25Emergency Braking, and Forward Collision Warning. It will be available in two trims, Soul EV
01:32and Soul EV Designer Collection with the prices of $35,000 and $38,000.
01:409. Ford Focus Electric The Ford Focus Electric is the brand's most
01:47energy-efficient compact hatchback. The vehicle drives in front-wheel-drive configuration.
01:53Its 107 kW electric motor is capable of generating an output of 143 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque
02:02and also provides a top speed of 84 mph. The powertrain with a 33.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion
02:11battery can provide 115 miles of driving range per single charge. This electric vehicle
02:17can get started with the help of a remote and users can set preconditioning in its cabin.
02:23The high-tech interior is very comfortable with a five-passenger capacity, electric power
02:28assist steering, driver footrest, and power rear windows. The vehicle exterior is equipped
02:35with full galvanized steel panels, chrome grille, heated wiper park and defroster, a
02:41rear liftgate for cargo access, tailgate door lock, LED brake lights, 17-inch sparkle silver-painted
02:48aluminum wheels, chrome side windows, and a black front windshield.
02:54Ford Focus Electric provides safety via Advanced Track Electronic Stability Control, rear child
03:00safety locks, airbag occupancy sensor, speed limiter, backup camera, and rear parking sensors.
03:08The Ford Focus Electric has only one trim with a starting price of $29,120.
03:16Number 8. Nissan Ariya
03:18Nissan Ariya will be the brand's first electric SUV that will go on sale this year. Ariya
03:24got its sportier look from its low, wide stance that differentiates it from Nissan Rogue.
03:30Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants will be offered with dual motor configuration.
03:35Two battery sizes are available, 63 kWh and 87 kWh. The former has the ability to provide
03:42217 horsepower of output and 211 miles of driving range, while the latter one can provide
03:49290 horsepower and 310 miles of range over a single charge. The larger battery pack can
03:55sprint the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds. The battery can charge up to 135 kW in 30
04:03minutes, which will get you about 175 miles. This vehicle features an optional new semi-autonomous
04:09driving system, named as ProPilot 2.0, to provide a hands-free driving experience in
04:15certain situations. It uses e-pedal to launch acceleration and brake. Drivers can park their
04:22Ariya using phones through ProPilot's remote park system. The model with the small battery
04:28pack is priced at $40,000.
04:347. Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4 is the first electric-powered
04:39vehicle with a desirable shape and attractive styling. ID.4 can reach 260 miles of driving
04:46range over a single charge of a 77 kWh battery pack. ID.4 presents a top speed of 99 mph
04:54and can propel the vehicle from 0-60 mph in less than 7.6 seconds. The rear-mounted electric
05:02motor in the RWD variant can generate an output of 201 hp, while the dual-motor AWD variant
05:09can generate 302 hp of output. It has a standard 10-inch infotainment display but a larger
05:1612-inch display can opt with an additional statement package. Sadly, ID.4 has a fussy
05:22infotainment interface. ID.4 is capable of DC fast charging but can be charged at home
05:28via a 110 or 240 volt connection. Volkswagen provides 2 years or 20,000 miles of complimentary
05:37maintenance. The price of its base Pro trim starts at $41,190.
05:456. Nissan Leaf Nissan Leaf is an affordable all-electric
05:50vehicle. It has a small battery pack of 40 kWh that provides 149 miles of driving range
05:57and a larger battery pack option of 62 kWh that boosts driving range up to 226 miles.
06:05The standard Leaf trims have 40 kWh battery packs and an electric motor powering the front
06:10wheels with the ability to generate an output of 147 hp. It can sprint the Nissan Leaf from
06:16zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. The Leaf Plus model has 62 kWh battery packs and an electric
06:25motor that provides 214 hp. The spacious cabin has all the high-tech features expected by
06:31users and a keyless entry with a push-button start. The key safety features include Pro
06:37Pilot Assist Semi-Autonomous Driving Mode, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency
06:43Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Pedestrian Detection, and Blind Spot Monitoring.
06:49The vehicle will be available in 5 trim levels, S, SV, S+, SV+, and SL+,
06:58with a price range between $32,620 and $44,920.
07:045. Hyundai Kona Electric
07:09Hyundai Kona Electric is a subcompact that offers sprightly driving dynamics and smooth highway
07:15rides. A heavy battery pack of 64 kWh mounted on the floor provides power to the 201 hp electric
07:23motor. The Kona electric motor with a front-wheel-drive configuration can accelerate
07:28from 0-60 mph within 6.4 seconds. Over a single charge, the battery pack is capable of providing
07:36258 miles of driving range. True one-pedal driving is made possible by the aggressive
07:43regenerative braking that extends the driving range to the claimed value.
07:48The vehicle's interior is quite comfortable and almost similar to its gas counterpart.
07:53DC fast charging stations and 110-volt outlets can charge Kona Electric, but a 240-volt outlet
08:00is the preferred option. 2022 redesigned Kona Electric features new wheel designs,
08:06new front and rear bumpers, and an improved interior that comes with a 10.3-inch infotainment
08:13touchscreen and a 10.3-inch reconfigurable digital gauge display. Although Kona is feature-rich,
08:20the convenience package adds some more desirable features like heated front seats, a sunroof,
08:26and a wireless smartphone charging pad. The base SEL trim has a starting price of $39,000.
08:374. Chevrolet Bolt EUV The all-electric Chevy Bolt has swift acceleration,
08:44long driving range, and engaging handling. A near-instant acceleration is delivered via
08:50front-wheel-drive configuration. The excitingly updated exterior with its futuristic sheet metal
08:56is the most noticeable change in Chevy Bolt EV. It covers 260 miles of driving range over a single
09:03charge of its 66kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The powertrain of Chevy Bolt is identical to
09:10its previous model that has the ability to deliver 200hp output and 266lb-ft of torque.
09:18The light steering and low center of gravity give it a pleasant, composed, and engaging ride.
09:24A one-pedal driving mode and a supercruise hands-free driving experience gave it the
09:28most satisfying driving dynamics. The Driver Confidence Package provides automatic high
09:34beam headlights, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, the following distance
09:39indicator, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, pre-collision warning,
09:45and automatic braking system. The hatchback will be available in two trim levels,
09:511LT and 2LT, with prices of $31,995 and $35,195.
10:02Number 3. Kia Niro EV
10:05Kia Niro EV is an all-electric good-looking crossover with a plethora of niceties at
10:10reasonable pricing. The Niro EV is built on the Niro Hybrid and retains its design and capabilities.
10:17EV comes with many standard features like DC fast charging capability,
10:22driver assistance suite, and steering wheel paddle-controlled regenerative braking.
10:27The Niro provides 201hp output and 291lb-ft of torque from a single electric motor that is
10:34powered by a 64kWh battery capacity. The EPA-estimated driving range comes out to be
10:42239 miles over a single charge. The powertrain helps propel the vehicle from 0-60mph within 6.5
10:51seconds. Niro's battery can be charged using either a 120 or 240V connection.
10:58The 240V connection takes almost 9 hours to fully charge the vehicle, but some people want
11:03fast charging, so Niro also offers a standard DC fast charging option with a 100kW connection
11:10which can recharge 80% battery within an hour. The only front-wheel drive option is available in
11:15all Niro models. The base EX trim has a starting price of $40,265.
11:25Number 2. Hyundai IONIQ 5 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is launched by IONIQ Moniker,
11:31a sub-brand of Hyundai, which promised to launch more new EVs in near future.
11:37IONIQ 5 is a fully electric crossover with modernized technology, versatile design,
11:42and advanced features. The 800V architecture of the electric motor has the capacity to generate
11:48215hp output with rear-wheel drive technology and 315hp output with the AWD configuration.
11:58The powertrain of the RWD vehicle can accelerate the IONIQ 5 from 0-60mph in 7.4 seconds
12:06while in the case of an AWD vehicle, it takes 5.2 seconds to sprint to 60mph.
12:13With large battery packs, the driving range of IONIQ 5 is estimated to lie between 258
12:19and 290 miles over a single charge. Some of its key safety features include an adaptive
12:25cruise control system, navigation cameras, lane assistance, automatic emergency braking system,
12:32and forward collision warning. Taking into consideration the price of Kona Electric,
12:37the estimated price of IONIQ 5 may be around $45,000.
12:43Number 1. Kia EV6
12:46Kia EV6 is the company's first all-electric crossover that is built on the electric
12:51global modular platform. Its 800V architecture with several electric motor combinations provides
12:58300 miles of driving range. Although the platform is the same as Hyundai IONIQ 5,
13:03Kia EV6 is the only EV with performance-oriented powertrain options.
13:09The rear- or all-wheel-drive vehicles will be available with two different battery options,
13:14i.e., a 58kWh and a 77kWh battery pack. The powertrain is capable of generating
13:22between 167 and 576 hp of output. The former takes 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the
13:31latter output applies to the GT model, which can sprint the EV from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds.
13:40EV6 has a sleek design of the exterior with assertive sheet metal and an attractive
13:45interior design. The key safety features include semi-autonomous cruise control,
13:51rear cross-traffic alert, lane-changing assistance, parking assistance, remote parking
13:56assist, collision avoidance, and safe exit assist. It will come in four variants, RWD Standard Range,
14:06RWD Long Range, GT Line, and GT with a price range of $45,600 to $55,000.
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