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5 popular electric cars of the year
First developed in the 1830s, all-electric cars are not really a new phenomenon. However, it is only recently that electric cars have begun to steadily compete for a large chunk of the market share, along with traditional fossil-fuel-driven vehicles. With more advancements in the engine, charging technology, and battery, electric cars have now become a environmentally-feasible alternative to fossil-fuel cars. Plus, electric cars can help to save significantly on the overall cost of gas. Here are some of the popular and best electric cars of the year in the market right now. Kia Niro EV: The Kia Niro EV is available as a pure electric care as well as a hybrid car. This crossover is almost an SUV with a hatchback. The base hybrid model offers a mileage of 52 mpg. It is powered by strong electric motors, which makes the drive quite smooth on the road. Moreover, the interior storage is very spacious. Additionally, the infotainment system has a user-friendly interface and is quite hassle-free to use. The EV range is 239 miles. The price starts from $39,090 approximately. The car comes with a standard SAE combo charger for faster charging. Nissan Leaf: The 2020 Nissan Leaf has been completely redesigned, and it is an surefire upgrade over the previous models.