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 federal 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 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 PLUS and Soul are available now. The Kona and Niro are expected to be available fall 2019.
The long range version of the 2019 Tesla Model 3 has dual motors as does the new performance version.
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 | Battery Size | Level 3 Chg. | Electric Range | Total Range | Trunk Vol. | MSRP | Rebates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Audi e-tron |
95 kWh | Standard | 417 km | 417 km | 21.2 cu.ft. | $92,095 | None |
 BMW i3 |
42.2 kWh | Standard | 246 km | 246 km | 15 cu.ft. | $47,640 | Federal BC |
BMW i3 with range extender gas engine |
42.2 kWh | Standard | 246 km | 322 km | 15 cu.ft. | $56,290 | Federal BC |
 Chevrolet Bolt |
60 kWh | Standard | 383 km | 383 km | 16.9 cu.ft. | $46,595 | Federal BC |
 Chevrolet Volt with range extender gas engine |
18.4 kWh | No | 85 km | 675 km | 10.6 cu.ft. | $42,495 | Federal BC |
 Electra Meccanica Solo |
17.3 kWh | Standard | 160 km | 160 km | 5.7 cu.ft. | $19,888 | Pending |
 Honda Clarity with range extender gas engine |
17 kWh | No | 76 km | 547 km | 15.5 cu.ft. | $41,555 | Federal 1/2 BC |
 Hyundai Ioniq Electric |
28 kWh | Standard | 200 km | 200 km | 23.8 cu.ft. | $39,604 | Federal BC |
 Hyundai Kona Electric |
64 kWh | Standard | 415 km | 415 km | 19.2 cu.ft. | $46,804 | Federal BC |
 Jaguar I-Pace |
90 kWh | Standard | 377 km | 377 km | 23.2 cu.ft. | $92,440 | None |
 Kia Niro EV |
64 kWh | Standard | 385 km | 385 km | 22.2 cu.ft. | $46,790 | Federal BC |
 Kia Soul EV 2019 |
30 kWh | Standard | 179 km | 179 km | 18.8 cu.ft. | $37,680 | Federal BC |
 Kia Soul EV 2020 |
64 kWh | Standard | 391 km | 391 km | 18.8 cu.ft. | $44,390 | Federal BC |
 Nissan Leaf |
40 kWh | Standard | 242 km | 242 km | 23.6 cu.ft. | $38,773 | Federal BC |
Nissan Leaf PLUS |
62 kWh | Standard | 364 km | 364 km | 23.6 cu.ft. | $46,248 | Federal BC |
 Smart fortwo electric |
17.2 kWh | No | 115 km | 115 km | 9.2 cu.ft. | $31,140 | Federal BC |
 Tesla Model 3 standard range |
unknown | Standard | 150 km | 150 km | 15 cu.ft. | $44,999 special order |
Federal BC |
Tesla Model 3 standard plus |
62 kWh | Standard | 386 km | 386 km | 15 cu.ft. | $54,990 | Federal BC |
Tesla Model 3 long range |
75 kWh | Standard | 499 km | 499 km | 15 cu.ft. | $65,990 | None |
Tesla Model 3 performance |
75 kWh | Standard | 499 km | 499 km | 15 cu.ft. | $74,990 | None |
 Tesla Model S long range |
100 kWh | Standard | 600 km | 600 km | 31.6 cu.ft. | $108,990 | None |
Tesla Model S performance |
100 kWh | Standard | 560 km | 560 km | 31.6 cu.ft. | $134,990 | None |
 Tesla Model X long range |
100 kWh | Standard | 525 km | 525 km | 26 cu.ft. | $115,990 | None |
Tesla Model X performance |
100 kWh | Standard | 490 km | 490 km | 26 cu.ft. | $141,990 | None |
 Volkswagen e-Golf |
35.8 kWh | Standard | 201 km | 201 km | 17 cu.ft. | $38,405 | Federal BC |
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 16 kWh battery, but only 51 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 passengers due to placement of the battery. Click on the photo for vehicle website. See Explanatory Notes below.
| Vehicle Website | Battery Size | Level 3 Chg. | Electric Range | Total Range | Trunk Vol. | MSRP | Rebates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid |
16 kWh | No | 51 km | 835 km | 32.3 cu.ft. | $53,640 | Federal 1/2 BC |
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.
The Federal Government rebate is $5,000 after tax for the purchase of a plug-in electric vehicle with a battery size of 15 kWh or larger and $2,500 if the battery is smaller. That rebate has not been deducted from the MSRP shown above. The MSRP does include freight and destination charges. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the base model must be under $45,000 before freight and destination charges for vehicles with 6 seats or fewer and under $55,000 for vehicles with 7 seats or greater. More expensive trim models must not exceed $55,000 and $60,000 respectively. Details here.
With the exception of vehicles with a MSRP over $55,000 (not including delivery fees), all of the vehicles on the list with an electric range of 85 km or more qualify for the $3,000 BC Government rebate after tax. The Honda Clarity and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with an electric range under 85 km qualify for a $1,500 BC rebate. Those rebates have not been deducted from the MSRP shown above which does include delivery fees.
The vehicle dealer will deduct both federal and provincial rebates, if applicable, after taxes at time of purchase and claim it from the governments.
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.
