If you’re thinking about going electric, it’s worth thinking about going into a car as opposed to an SUV. Range anxiety is always a hot topic where EVs are concerned, and factors like a vehicle’s size, shape, weight, and aerodynamics all play a role in determining how efficient an electric vehicle can be. If your EV will primarily be used for city driving or commuting, you may find a sedan makes much more sense than an SUV does over the long term.
As you consider that point, take a look through this guide to the best electric cars on the market today in Canada. Note this list covers cars only. If you’d like to cross-shop these vehicles against electric SUVs such as the Ford Mustang Mach-e, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, Volkswagen ID.4, Rivian R1S, BMW iX, and others, check out our list of the Best Electric SUVs in Canada.
One thing to note: we can’t provide our own recommendation on Tesla’s two sedans, the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model 3, because we haven’t had an opportunity to test them in a Canadian driving environment. In general, owners of the Model S and Model 3 in Canada report being satisfied with the features and drive dynamics of their vehicles and with the Supercharger network, but are sometimes dissatisfied with the build quality as well as maintenance and insurance costs.
Best Electric Cars in Canada in 2024
- 2024 Audi e-tron GT
- 2024 BMW i4
- 2024 BMW i5
- 2024 BMW i7
- 2024 Genesis Electrified G80
- 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6
- 2024 Lucid Air
- 2024 Polestar 2
- 2024 Porsche Taycan
- Honourable Mentions
2024 Audi e-tron GT
The Audi e-tron GT is this automaker’s sole electric car, with the rest of its EV line-up being filled by SUVs. Available in both base and RS configurations, the e-tron GT is closely related to the Porsche Taycan but has a distinct brand-aligned appearance. The base 2024 Audi e-tron GT offers up to 523 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque from its pair of electric motors that provide standard all-wheel drive (AWD). It has an estimated driving range of 399 kilometres from its 93 kWh battery and can recover its charge from 5% to 80% in as little as 22.5 minutes at a 270 kW fast charger.
The 2024 Audi e-tron GT carries a starting price in Canada of $144,648 including the federal government’s luxury tax. With the 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT sports car, power figures increase to 637 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque while estimated range stays at 399 km. Canadian pricing for the 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT starts at $205,008.
2024 BMW i4
BMW has gone all-in on providing a diverse line-up of electric sedans. The smallest among them is the BMW i4, but this is also our favourite: it’s nimble, technologically advanced, well-sized for couples and small families, and offers great value. For 2024, BMW offers the i4 in four variants. The base i4 eDrive35 has a single motor at the rear axle—meaning it operates as rear-wheel drive (RWD)—producing 282 hp. Its range is 444 km with 18-inch wheels or 406 km with 19-inch wheels and has a starting price of $58,245. The i4 eDrive40 is also RWD but increase the power output to 335 hp. It has a range of 484 km with 18-inch wheels and 455 km with 19-inch wheels and has a Canadian starting price of $67,245.
The i4 xDrive40 adds a second motor to create AWD with a power output of 396 hp. Range values equal 494 km with 18-inch wheels and 449 km with 19-inch wheels, and you can expect a new car starting price of $73,155. Finally, the i4 M50 is the sportiest variant with two motors and a total power output of 536 hp. It comes with a range of 433 km with 19-inch wheels or 365 km with 20-inch wheels and has a starting price of $83,155. The RWD iterations, the i4 eDrive35 and i4 eDrive40, have a low enough starting price to qualify for the federal government’s $5,000 EV purchase rebate as well as additional rebates in certain provinces and territories, making this an especially affordable EV in some parts of the country.
2024 BMW i5
The BMW i5 is new for 2024 and was released at the same time as the new gas-powered 5 Series, which speaks to how closely related the two vehicles are. At launch, the i5 M60 xDrive is the only model available. It comes with standard AWD and 593 hp. Range varies depending on wheel size: with 19-inch wheels you’ll average 412 km, with 20-inch wheels you’ll typically see a 399-km range, and with 21-inch wheels the figure drops to 386 km. When the battery drops to a 10% charge, it can recover back to 80% in 30 minutes at a 205 kW fast charger.
Canadian pricing for the 2024 BMW i5 M60 starts at $98,255, which unfortunately is too high to qualify for any existing EV purchase rebates. An entry-level i5 is on the way. Details haven’t been fully released at publication time, but we know it has 389 hp, an estimated range of 428 km, and a starting price of $83,700.
2024 BMW i7
Like the i5 and the 5 Series, the electric BMW i7 and the 7 Series are closely related. In fact, the base versions of this pair of flagship sedans start at the same price of $165,705 in Canada. On the electric price, that asking price will net you the i7 xDrive60, which uses a pair of electric motors to create 536 hp and AWD while providing a range of 510 km with 19-inch wheels, 480 km with 20-inch wheels, or 494 km with 21-inch wheels. (The higher range with larger wheels in this case is due to the other performance-enhancing features these wheels are packaged with.)
The upgraded 2024 BMW i7 M70 increases power figures to 650 hp, provides a range of 441 km with 20-inch wheels or 468 km with 21-inch wheels, and a starting price in Canada of $205,906.
2024 Genesis Electrified G80
The Genesis Electrified G80 is a sleeper in every sense of the word. It’s based directly off the gas-powered Genesis G80 sedan, which means you need to look harder than usual to spot the differences inside and out in the electric models. Since the G80 is already a sleek and stylish sedan, it’s a relief that the Electrified G80 skips the space-age details so many other automakers insist on infusing into their EVs.
In Canada, the 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 is sold in a single trim, Prestige AWD. It creates 365 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque from its pair of electric motors used to generate AWD. The Electrified G80’s estimated range is 454 km, and it can charge from 10% to 80% at 350 kW in 21 minutes and 45 seconds. A 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio, Nappa leather seating, and a host of safety features is included as standard equipment. Genesis Canada’s all-in price of $105,000 for the 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 includes at-home concierge service, five years of scheduled maintenance and map updates, and more.
2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6
Dollar for dollar, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is one of the best-value EVs currently available on the Canadian market. Its coupe-like quirky exterior looks aren’t purely for show: the sweeping lines give it a drag coefficient that dips as insanely low as 0.22, which provides great efficiency. In Canada, the IONIQ 6 is available in two versions in 2024. The Preferred Long Range has a single motor powering the rear axle with 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the 77.4 kWh battery pack provides an electric range of 581 km with 18-inch wheels or 491 km with 20-inch wheels. At a 350 kW fast charger, it can recover charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Preferred Long Range has a Canadian starting price of $57,677.
The Preferred Long Range AWD adds a second motor on the front axle for a total power output of 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. With 18-inch wheels, this version provides up to 509 km of range, while 20-inch wheels deliver 435 km. In Canada, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Preferred Long Range AWD drivetrain starts at $60,977. Both versions of the IONIQ 6 are priced affordably enough to qualify for federal and provincial/territorial EV rebates. This is true even when the Ultimate package is equipped on each, which adds the larger wheels and premium features like ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, a head-up display, an interior household outlet that draws from the car’s battery, plenty of helpful safety features, and more.
2024 Lucid Air
Lucid, a California-based EV start-up, is finally establishing a presence in Canada. After our initial test drives in the Pure and Touring trims of the Lucid Air, we came away extremely impressed. Those base trims are priced at $96,800 and $107,800 in Canada respectively. The Pure has 430 hp, RWD, and an estimated range of 660 kilometres on a single charge, while the Touring comes with 620 hp, AWD, and 661 km of range.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring starts from $150,800 and offers 819 hp, AWD, and up to 805 km of range. We’re especially impressed by the specs on the Lucid Air Sapphire, which delivers a face-melting 1,234 hp, a 0 to 100 km/h time of roughly 2 seconds, and up to 687 km of range. Canadian orders are now officially open, so you’ll need to set aside $327,300 to drive one of those home.
2024 Polestar 2
As a brand, Polestar doesn’t hold as much name recognition as most on this list. It was formerly the performance tuning house for Volvo and is now a dedicated Volvo offshoot for luxury EVs. The base version is the long-range single-motor RWD, which has 299 hp, a range of 515 km, and a price of $54,950. The long-range dual-motor AWD powertrain produces 421 hp, has a range of 444 km, and costs $62,950. The latter is also available with a Performance Pack that boosts output to 455 hp while dropping range to 397 km, which is priced at $72,700. It offers a flexible 407 litres of cargo space with the rear seatbacks up and 1,097 with them down.
All versions of the 2024 Polestar 2 qualify for the federal government’s $5,000 EV purchase rebate as well as provincial and territorial incentives where they exist.
2024 Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan has widely been celebrated as being among the best EVs for high performance and driving experience since its launch. A new version of the Taycan is being prepared for release in 2025. In the meantime, Porsche continues to offer sedan and Cross Turismo hatchback wagon variants, from 4S to Turbo and Turbo GT trims. The most powerful version is the Taycan Turbo GT sedan with the Weissach package, delivering a blistering 1,019 hp, a top speed of 305 km/h, and a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.2 seconds. (Official range figures for 2024 were not available as of press time.)
For the privilege of owning a Porsche Taycan in 2024, expect to pay at least $149,722 for the Taycan 4S sedan and up to $303,419 for the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package.
Honourable Mentions
The Mercedes-Benz EQS belongs on this list, but unfortunately, accurate 2024 information was not yet available at the time of writing. Tiny car devotees may wish to consider the retro MINI Cooper SE 3-door, the only non four-door on this list, with its 183 km of range. While the current version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV had a rough start, we think it’s worth considering for its 417 km of range and $41,574 starting price now that the kinks have been worked out. The Nissan Leaf is one of the original mass-market EVs and remains an affordable option with a starting price of $44,593 before rebates for the 240-km SV model.
Note: Prices include destination charges and all declared dealer fees but exclude taxes. While accurate at the time of publication, pricing is subject to change and should be verified independently.