In addition to the comparison chart below, a list of regional dealers and their contact information can be found on our Dealers page. It also lists sources of used electric vehicles.
Further information on factors affecting range as well as government rebates, dealer discounts, operating cost, home charging, the electric driving experience and environmental benefits can be found on our Detailed Information page.
Dealers Detailed InformationBy "Plug-in Electric Vehicle" we mean vehicles with an electric motor as its primary means of propulsion with a battery capacity above 15kWh (the battery size used by the BC government subsidy program) that can be recharged by plugging it into an external source of electricity. While we applaud those who drive hybrid vehicles with a battery capacity below 15kWh because they have taken the first step toward a fully electric vehicle, we believe that only fully electric vehicles can make a meaningful change in the transportation landscape.
For Richmond owners, we recommend an electric range of at least 75 km which allows for two return trips to downtown Vancouver in one day plus an extra margin for safety. There is a detailed discussion of range requirements for longer trips here.
There is a separate listing, after the 75 km range listing, for the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid which has a 16 kWh battery, but only 53 km of electric range. It is a 7 seat minivan with a full size gas engine as well as two electric motors.
For each of the vehicles below, there is a list of Richmond dealers and their contact information here.
The 2019 Audi e-tron and 2019 Jaguar I-Pace are new long range luxury SUVs that compete with the Tesla Model X. The I-Pace is available now and the e-tron is expected to be available in mid-2019, but can be reserved now.
The 2019 Nissan Leaf PLUS, 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, 2019 Kia Niro EV and 2020 Kia Soul EV are new long range electric vehicles that compete with the Chevrolet Bolt and the Tesla Model 3. The Leaf, Kona and Soul are expected to be available in mid-2019 and the Niro in late 2019.
There is now a dual motor performance version of the 2019 Tesla Model 3.
The new luxury Mercedes EQC will have an 80 kWh battery and a range of 370 km. It is expected to be priced to compete with the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace. Further information is available here.
The initial version of the new luxury Porsche Taycan sports car will compete with the dual motor performance version of the Tesla Model S. Porsche is taking reservation deposits here.
Volvo is introducing an electric version of its XC40 and its sub-brand Polestar 2.
BMW is introducing an electric version of its sub-brand Mini, not to be confused with its Mini hybrid.
Listed alphabetically. Click on the photo for vehicle website. See Explanatory Notes below. Although every effort has been made to provide accurate data, there is no liability for errors that may occur. Information important to you should be verified with other sources.
| Vehicle Website | Sales | Battery Size | Level 3 Charging | Electric Range | Total Range | Trunk Vol. | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Audi e-tron |
N/A | 95 kWh | Standard | 417 km | 417 km | 21.2 cu.ft. | $92,095 |
 BMW i3 |
14 | 42.2 kWh | Standard | 246 km | 246 km | 15 cu.ft. | 2018 $50,840 |
BMW i3 with range extender gas engine |
incl. | 42.2 kWh | Standard | 246 km | 322 km | 15 cu.ft. | 2018 $55,540 |
 Chevrolet Bolt |
122 | 60 kWh | Standard | 383 km | 383 km | 16.9 cu.ft. | $46,675 |
 Chevrolet Volt with range extender gas engine |
102 | 18.4 kWh | No | 85 km | 675 km | 10.6 cu.ft. | $42,4905 |
 Electra Meccanica Solo |
N/A | 17.3 kWh | Standard | 160 km | 160 km | 5.7 cu.ft. | $19,888 |
 Honda Clarity with range extender gas engine |
7 | 17 kWh | No | 76 km | 547 km | 15.5 cu.ft. | $41,555 |
 Hyundai Ioniq Electric |
60 | 28 kWh | Standard | 200 km | 200 km | 23.8 cu.ft. | $39,604 |
 Hyundai Kona Electric |
N/A | 64 kWh | Standard | 415 km | 415 km | 19.2 cu.ft. | $47,304 |
 Jaguar I-Pace |
N/A | 90 kWh | Standard | 377 km | 377 km | 23.2 cu.ft. | $92,440 |
 Kia Niro EV |
N/A | 64 kWh | Standard | 385 km | 385 km | 22.2 cu.ft. | $49,400 estimated |
 Kia Soul EV 2019 |
55 | 30 kWh | Standard | 179 km | 179 km | 18.8 cu.ft. | $37,680 |
 Kia Soul EV 2020 |
N/A | 64 kWh | Standard | 385 km estimated |
385 km estimated |
18.8 cu.ft. | $43,000 estimated |
 Nissan Leaf |
297 | 40 kWh | Standard | 242 km | 242 km | 23.6 cu.ft. | $38,773 |
Nissan Leaf PLUS |
N/A | 62 kWh | Standard | 364 km | 364 km | 23.6 cu.ft. | $46,800 estimated |
 Smart fortwo electric |
15 | 17.2 kWh | No | 115 km | 115 km | 9.2 cu.ft. | $31,140 |
 Tesla Model 3 standard |
N/A | 62 kWh | Standard | 425 km | 425 km | 15 cu.ft. | $61,400 |
Tesla Model 3 long range |
682 | 75 kWh | Standard | 499 km | 499 km | 15 cu.ft. | $70,700 |
Tesla Model 3 performance |
N/A | 75 kWh | Standard | 499 km | 499 km | 15 cu.ft. | $86,100 |
 Tesla Model S 100D |
100 | 100 kWh | Standard | 539 km | 539 km | 31.6 cu.ft. | $125,900 |
Tesla Model S Performance P100D |
incl. | 100 kWh | Standard | 507 km | 507 km | 31.6 cu.ft. | $177,300 |
 Tesla Model X 100D |
199 | 100 kWh | Standard | 475 km | 475 km | 26 cu.ft. | $136,800 |
Tesla Model X Performance P100D |
incl. | 100 kWh | Standard | 465 km | 465 km | 26 cu.ft. | $190,800 |
 Volkswagen e-Golf |
41 | 35.8 kWh | Standard | 201 km | 201 km | 17 cu.ft. | $38,365 |
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 16 kWh battery, but only 53 km of electric range. It has a full size gas engine as well as two electric motors. It accommodates 7 passengers and may suit large families. Note that the Tesla Model X, listed above, also accommodates 7 passengers. The popular Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid has a smaller battery and only accommodates 5 passngers due to placement of the battery. Click on the photo for vehicle website. See Explanatory Notes below.
| Vehicle Website | Sales | Battery Size | Level 3 Charging | Electric Range | Total Range | Trunk Vol. | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid |
53 | 16 kWh | No | 51 km | 835 km | 32.3 cu.ft. | $53,640 |
Sales are the number of vehicles sold in British Columbia in the last quarter (July - September 2018) reported by Fleetcarma. Details available here. Where there is a second version of the model, the number is included in the standard version above. N/A indicates that the vehicle was not yet available. In some cases, manufacturers are limiting production of electric vehicles because they are less profitable and resulting shortages affect sales figures.
Level 3 refers to DC fast charging capability which is either standard on the base model, available as an extra cost upgrade option or not available. In addition to slow 120V charging capability from a normal wall outlet, all of the above vehicles have a Level 2 charging connector that requires access to a 240V charging unit. Access to Level 3 charging is not yet widely available. Information on different types of charging is available here.
Range is for a combination of city and highway driving as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA rating) or the estimated EPA rating announced by the manufacturer for vehicles not yet available. EPA ratings are averaged for a wide range of environmental conditions. Richmond drivers should achieve increased range due to our ideal environmental conditions for electric vehicles. For highway only driving at higher speeds, there is a detailed discussion of range requirements here.
Trunk volume is with all seats in normal position.
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is for the base model including freight and destination charges for delivery in Richmond without upgrade options and accessories and before government rebates, dealer discounts and taxes.
With the exception of vehicles with a MSRP over $77,000, all of the vehicles on the list qualify for the $5,000 BC Government rebate that applies to all vehicles with a battery capacity above 15kWh. That rebate has not been deducted from the MSRP shown above. The vehicle dealer will deduct it at time of purchase and claim it from the Government.
If you are scrapping a gas engine vehicle and purchasing a designated electric vehicle from an authorized dealer at the same time, take advantage of the incentives offered by BC SCRAP-IT. The incentive is $6,000 if a new electric vehicle is purchased and $3,000 if it is used. For 2019, the available incentives have been allocated to each participating dealer and the regulations require that you first get the dealer to assign an incentive to your electric vehicle order and then apply to BC SCRAP-IT.
