3 Very Different, Very Impressive Electric Vehicles

Though there have been production hiccups, long waits, questionable build quality, and higher-than-expected prices, the Model 3 is remarkable for what it achieves. It's a mass-market electric sports sedan than can go 310 miles on a full charge, hit 60 mph in a little over five seconds, and reach a 141 mph top speed. This thing is selling like hotcakes, too, since so many people have been waiting for it. It's sure to be an attention getter, but be prepared to pay $50K+ for it, not the $36K base price that was promised.

The Kona Electric makes a very good compact crossover that much better thanks to serious punch from the electric motor, and a 258-mile range. The Kona Electric's 64 kWh battery can be juiced-up via DC quick charge in about 54 minutes on a 100kW Level III system, or 75 minutes on a 50kW trickle. The touchscreen and controls look futuristic, and there's adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and forward collision, lane keeping, and rear cross-traffic assist, all standard equipment. It's a great crossover that's geared toward efficiency and fun without pretense.

The Bolt EV is the smart man's electric car. Sure, it can be categorized as cute, but the tidy exterior is attractive, though not headturning. But that's okay, because what you get for a little over $36K is excellent driving manners, impressive range, and true interior practicality. Not only is it entertaining to drive, its size makes it very manageable in tight spaces, and it can dart in and out of traffic like a champ. 238 miles on a single charge means you may not have to charge it all week if your commute is less around 30 miles a day. That's just about the best news of all.