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 new Mini Cooper SE has arrived at local dealers. Further information is available here.
The new luxury Mercedes EQC will have an 80 kWh battery and an estimated range of 338 km. It is expected to be priced to compete with the Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace. Further information is available here.
The new Tesla Model Y SUV is expected to begin deliveries in late 2020. Tesla is taking reservations here.
Audi is taking reservations for the new 2020 Sportback version of the Audi e-tron here.
The initial versions of the new luxury Porsche Taycan sports car will compete with the dual motor performance version of the Tesla Model S. Porsche is taking reservations here.
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium model with a glass roof is scheduled for delivery in late 2020. The Select base model and GT high performance model are expected in 2021. It will compete with the Tesla Model 3. Ford is taking reservations here.
The new Volvo X40 Recharge is expected in late 2020. Further information is available here.
The new Polestar 2 is expected in late 2020. It is a Volvo sub-brand and a Vancouver Volvo dealer will be selected to set up a Polestar showroom. Further information is available here.
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 | 328 km | 328 km | 28.5 cu.ft. | $92,095 | None |
 Audi e-tron Sportback |
95 kWh | Standard | 354 km est. | 354 km est. | 21.7 cu.ft. | $95,000 est. |
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 | 203 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 |
 Electra Meccanica Solo |
17.3 kWh | Standard | 160 km | 160 km | 5.7 cu.ft. | $19,888 | Pending |
 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select |
75.7 kWh | Standard | 370 km est. | 370 km est. | 29 cu.ft. | $52,500 est. | BC |
 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range |
98.8 kWh | Standard | 480 km est. | 480 km est. | 29 cu.ft. | $67,500 est. | None |
 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Extended Range Performance |
98.8 kWh | Standard | 375 km est. | 375 km est. | 29 cu.ft. | $85,000 est. | None |
 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. | $46,809 | Federal BC |
 Jaguar I-Pace |
90 kWh | Standard | 377 km | 377 km | 23.2 cu.ft. | $92,440 | None |
 Karma Revero 2019 with range extender gas engine |
21 kWh | Standard | 80 km | 483 km | 6.9 cu.ft. | $150,400 | None |
 Karma Revero GT 2020 with range extender gas engine |
28 kWh | Standard | 129 km | 579 km | 6.4 cu.ft. | $188,606 | None |
 Kia Niro EV |
64 kWh | Standard | 385 km | 385 km | 22.2 cu.ft. | $46,790 | Federal BC |
 Kia Soul EV |
64 kWh | Standard | 383 km | 383 km | 18.8 cu.ft. | $44,390 | Federal BC |
 Mercedes EQC 400 |
80 kWh | Standard | 338 km est. | 338 km est. | 17.7 cu.ft. est. | $89,500 est. | None |
 Mini Cooper SE |
32 kWh | Standard | 177 km | 177 km | 8.7 cu.ft. | $42,860 est. | Federal BC |
 Nissan Leaf |
40 kWh | Standard | 242 km | 242 km | 23.6 cu.ft. | $46,248 | Federal BC |
Nissan Leaf PLUS |
62 kWh | Standard | 364 km | 364 km | 23.6 cu.ft. | $48,848 | Federal BC |
 Polestar 2 |
78 kWh | Standard | 443 km | 443 km | 15.5 cu.ft. | $71,900 est. | None |
 Porsche Taycan 4S |
79.2 kWh | Standard | 407 km | 407 km | 12.9 cu.ft. | $120,900 | None |
Porsche Taycan 4S Performance Battery Plus |
93.4 kWh | Standard | 463 km | 463 km | 12.9 cu.ft. | $128,400 | None |
Porsche Taycan Turbo |
93.4 kWh | Standard | 450 km | 450 km | 12.9 cu.ft. | $175,400 | None |
Porsche Taycan Turbo S |
93.4 kWh | Standard | 412 km | 412 km | 12.9 cu.ft. | $213,900 | None |
 Tesla Model 3 standard plus |
54 kWh | Standard | 402 km | 402 km | 15 cu.ft. | $55,880 | Federal BC |
Tesla Model 3 long range |
75 kWh | Standard | 518 km | 518 km | 15 cu.ft. | $65,880 | None |
Tesla Model 3 performance |
75 kWh | Standard | 481 km | 481 km | 15 cu.ft. | $75,880 | None |
 Tesla Model Y standard |
54 kWh | Standard | 370 km | 370 km | 67 cu.ft. | $56,980 est. | None |
Tesla Model Y long range |
75 kWh | Standard | 507 km | 507 km | 67 cu.ft. | $72,280 | None |
Tesla Model Y performance |
75 kWh | Standard | 451 km | 451 km | 67 cu.ft. | $84,280 | 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 | 22.8 cu.ft. | $39,580 | Federal BC |
 Volvo XC40 Recharge |
78 kWh | Standard | 320 km est. | 320 km est. | 14.6 cu.ft. | $71,500 est. | None |
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.
