4 Best Electric Cars For 2020
By: Ewan Mcbride
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4 Best Electric Cars For 2020

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The electric car market has grown a lot over the recent years but price and range have always been a large concern. This is because there are so many electric cars that are expensive and that range isn’t very good. Here are the 4 best electric cars for 2020!

Disclaimer: All cars listed here are my own opinion and this list is not in order!

1. Tesla Model X

While the Tesla Model X does start at $80,000 is does have some amazing features. The car is absolutely packed with tech and safety features to make sure that you can drive the car comfortably without getting into an accident.

The amazing falcon-wing doors not only look great but also are really practical. They allow for easy access for anyone that needs to get in whether they are young or a have less mobility.

The massive 17-inch touch screen in the middle of the dashboard can control the entire car and it is very useful while driving. Because it is so large, you can have multiple tabs open at once like maps and music. The navigation is massive so you will know exactly where to go.

The car comes in a 5, 6 and 7 seat configuration making this an ideal family car. The Tesla has a large amount of storage space both in the back and in the front where the engine would normally be. The car also has a 5-star safety rating and it is the first SUV to achieve that!

The performance of this car is just incredible! The long-range variant has a rated range of over 370 miles and the performance edition can go from 0–60 in just 2.6 seconds. It also has a top speed of 163mph so if you want to take this amazing car to the track then you can do that!

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2. Audi e-Tron

The e-Tron was Audi’s first attempt at making an all-electric car and I would say that they did a great job of it. The car has loads of tech in it that makes the ride more enjoyable and more comfortable. The windows to a great job of reducing noise so it is very quiet when driving down the highway.

The car starts from around $60,000 but for that, you will only get 180 miles of range. If you are looking for a car with more like 300 miles then you will need to upgrade to a more expensive car that starts from around $71,000.

The car has 2 touch displays that are very high quality and they can control everything in the car. The bottom screen has all the functions for climate control and the top screen does everything else. The car also has an amazing digital cockpit that looks stunning. It has all your dials and information about the car so you can know what your car is doing without taking your eyes off the road.

The car has a decent amount of storage in the back but it is lacking in the front. The storage in the front only has enough space for you to fit your cables but even then it is a bit tight. The car only comes in a 5 seat configuration which will be fine for most people.

The seats in this car are amazing as they are very comfy and have loads of cool features like massage and heating/cooling. The steering wheel is heated so on a cold day you can drive while being warm. In the back, you have more really comfy seats and the rear climate control so you can set different temperatures through the car.

The Audi also has loads of other cool features like interior mood lighting, an electric operated steering column, a large sunroof and a charging port on each side of the car!

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3. Jaguar I pace

The British built Jaguar I Pace has won numerous awards from around the world and for a good reason. The car is an SUV but it is also incredibly sporty and boasts a range of 292 miles. The car is very comfy to drive and is suitable for most families.

The Jaguar I Pace starts from $70,000 and go all the way up to more than $90,000. The car is a mix of luxury and sportiness with a 0–60 in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of just over 124 mph.

The inside of the car is very British and very nice. The seats are comfortable and it has a nice driving hight. The infotainment does, however, let it down a bit as the screen is quite small and the software isn’t great. However, the comfort in the back is amazing and this makes it a great family car.

This car is definitely made for the driver because it has so many different drive modes and ways to drive it. The virtual cockpit is also great as it is high quality and displays all of the information that you would need.

The storage is a bit lacking because of the shape of the car. Their rear storage is small for an SUV which is what it claims to be and the storage in the front is barely big enough for your charging cables.

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4. Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is personally my favourite car because it is a crossover that is great for families and it comes in at a great price. However, if you are in places like the UK where you drive on the left-hand side of the road, you won’t be able to get this car until the end of 2021 or start of 2022.

The car starts from just over $40,000 and that includes almost everything in the car. Tesla makes it very simple, you don’t need to go through and select loads of options, they just throw it all in there.

The car has a rated range of 326 miles which is a lot and for most people, it will be way more than what they need. The car can go from 0–60 in 3.5 seconds which is extremely fast for its class. It can charge from 0–80% in just under 30 minutes.

The interior of the car is very minimalistic and futuristic, this makes the car very unique to drive and it has some amazing features. On the dashboard, there is just the wheel and a massive touch screen that controls everything. The screen is very high quality and you can do so many cool things with it.

The car can also have Tesla’s autopilot system which lets the car effectively drive by itself and this can be really useful on long journeys. The car also has some really good regenerative breaking which is where the car will slow down without using the breaks but instead using the motors to charge the battery.

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Conclusion

There are so many reasons as to why you could buy an EV and there are some really good cars. While these ones here cost a lot, there are a lot more cheap alternatives that I will talk about in the future.