Instant Alert: The best electric cars you can buy for under $40,000

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The best electric cars you can buy for under $40,000 by Danielle Muoio on Jun 1, 2017, 9:07 AM Advertisement It's getting easier to find an affordable, electric car that quells most concerns about range. Many automakers are preparing to launch electric SUVs or sedans with ranges exceeding 240 miles in the next four years. But in the meantime, there are still several options on the market today that will get most driving jobs done without breaking the bank. Although the majority of vehicles on this list are best for driving around the neighborhood or commuting to a local train station, they offer a cheap way to cut down on emissions while you wait for next-generation, battery-powered cars. Kelley Blue Book rounded up the five most affordable, electric cars on the market in 2017 — scroll down for a closer look. SEE ALSO: These are the 9 best hybrid cars you can buy for under $40,000 5. 2017 Nissan Leaf Starting Price: $31,545 Specs: 107-mile range and 112 MPGe (combined); the 30-kWh battery gets 107 hp and 187 lb.-ft. of torque; foward-wheel drive The breakdown: The Nissan Leaf has been the world's best-selling electric car, but that's largely a product of it being an early, affordable contender in the electric car market. It's fairly limited in range at 107 miles, but Nissan says its 2018 model will be capable of driving at least 200 miles on a single charge. 4. 2017 Kia Soul EV Starting price: $33,145 Specs: 93-mile range and 105 MPGe (combined); the 27-kWh battery gets 109 hp and 210 lb.-ft. of torque; forward-wheel drive The breakdown: The Kia Soul is the most limited when it comes to range, but it's a cool-looking car and one of the cheapest out there. 3. 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf Starting price: TBD. The car has yet to hit the market, but will be introduced before fall of this year Specs: 125-mile range and 119 MPGe (combined); the 35.8-kWh battery gets 134 hp and 214 lb.-ft. of torque The breakdown: Volkswagen gave its e-Golf a nice upgrade for 2017. It has 41 extra miles of range and more raw power than its predecessors. You can also pay extra for Volkswagen's driver assistance package, when offers adaptive cruise control. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011