The electric vehicle (EV) market in Canada is better than ever. A group of more affordable new EVs has arrived in the past few months, and things are set to become even more interesting as Chinese EVs begin landing on our shores. On top of that, rising gas prices have encouraged more Canadians to take a serious look at electric driving.
Today’s EVs are available in all shapes and sizes, from small cars to larger three-row SUVs. In this article, we examine the Best Electric Cars in Canada in 2026. This list is for the buyers who are willing to consider a sedan or hatchback rather than an SUV. Smaller and lighter vehicles are more aerodynamic and efficient, and this brings great benefits in EVs as cars tend to have longer driving ranges than their larger equivalents. We’ve selected cars with a variety of sizes and budgets.
If you’re looking for an electric SUV like the smaller Kia Niro EV, Tesla Model Y, and Volvo EX30, larger models like the Hyundai Ioniq 9, BMW iX, Ford Mustang Mach-e, and Kia EV9, or performance electric SUVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, take a look at our guide to the Best Electric SUVs in Canada. We also have a separate list of the Best Electric Trucks in Canada featuring vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Tesla Cybertruck, and Ford F-150 Lightning. For a preview of how Chinese EVs will impact the Canadian market, refer to our guide on the Chinese EVs Coming to Canada.
A couple of cars worth noting: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been discontinued in the United States and is also missing from the Canadian line-up for 2026, but it’s slated to return north of the border in its refreshed form for 2027. The Volkswagen ID.4 has also been discontinued for North America as of the 2026 model year.
Prices shown include the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) plus destination charges but not dealership fees, options, or sales taxes. While accurate at the time of publication, pricing is subject to change.
Best Electric Cars in Canada in 2026
Audi e-tron GT
The Audi e-tron GT is the automaker’s highest-performance electric car. Available in both S and RS configurations, the e-tron GT is closely related to the Porsche Taycan but has a distinct brand-aligned appearance.
The most recent refresh in 2025 brought more power on each trim: 670 horsepower from the S trim’s pair of electric motors that provide standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and 912 hp in the Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance for a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.5 seconds with launch control. The battery size has been increased to 97 kWh, and range sits at 483 km with the S trim on 20-inch wheels or 473 km on 21-inch wheels, and 447 km with the RS.
The 2026 Audi e-tron GT carries a starting price in Canada of $156,850 for the S trim, not including the federal government’s luxury tax that applies to the portion of the price above $100,000. The RS e-tron GT Performance starts at a before-tax price of $203,250.
BMW i4
BMW has gone all-in on providing a diverse line-up of electric sedans. The smallest among them is the BMW i4, and this is also our favourite. It’s nimble, technologically advanced, well-sized for couples and small families, and offers great value.
For 2026, BMW offers the i4 in three variants. The base i4 eDrive40 has a single motor at the rear axle — meaning it operates as rear-wheel drive (RWD) — producing 335 hp. Its range is 536 km with 18-inch wheels or 494 km with 19-inch wheels, and it has a starting price of $67,945.
The i4 xDrive40 adds a second motor to create AWD with a power output of 396 hp. Range values equal 462 km with 18-inch wheels and 431 km with 19-inch wheels, and you can expect a new car starting price of $72,855.
Finally, the i4 M50 is the sportiest variant with two motors and a total power output of 593 hp. It comes with a range of 447 km with 19-inch wheels or 373 km with 20-inch wheels and has a starting price of $85,855.
Although the BMW i4 previously qualified for federal EV rebates, it does not meet the requirements to qualify for the new Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP).
BMW i5
The BMW i5, the brand’s midsize electric sedan, was new for 2024 and came out at the same time as the current-generation gas-powered 5 Series. This speaks to how closely the two vehicles are related.
For 2026, two i5 models are available. The base i5 xDrive40 comes with an 84.3-kWh battery and electric motors on the front and rear axles producing 389 hp and 435 lb-ft of torque. Range on this model measures at 447 km with 19-inch wheels, 438 km with 20-inch wheels, and 417 km with 21-inch wheels.
The i5 M60 xDrive also comes with standard AWD, and its motors generate 593 hp and 605 lb-ft. Range varies from 446 km with 19-inch wheels to 428 km with 20-inch wheels and 417 km with 21-inch wheels. When the battery drops to a 10% charge, it can recover back to 80% in 30 minutes at fast charging speeds of up to 205 kW.
Pricing in Canada for the 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 starts at $86,855. For the 2026 BMW i5 M60, Canadian pricing starts at $98,855.
Pricing in Canada for the 2025 BMW i5 xDrive40 starts at $86,957. For the 2025 BMW i5 M60, Canadian pricing starts at $98,957. Both prices are too high to qualify for any existing EV purchase rebates.
Dodge Charger Daytona
The latest Dodge Charger represented a huge departure for the nameplate when it launched in late 2024. As opposed to the previous generation’s Pentastar V6 and roaring Hemi V8s available in varying states of tune, the Charger now comes either with the brand’s Hurricane inline-six-cylinder engine in the Sixpack models or as a fully battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the Charger Daytona.
New for 2026, the Dodge Charger Daytona is available with either two or four doors. (The two-door Charger, which was the first to arrive, is a coupe that more closely aligns with the previous-generation Dodge Challenger.) In either case, you’ll be driving home the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which uses motors on both axles for standard AWD and power specs of 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. That’s good for a 0 to 96 km/h (60 MPH) time of 3.3 seconds. Its 100.5-kWh battery delivers a range of between 359 and 430 km depending on wheel and tire selection. For 2026, the lower-powered and more affordable R/T trim has been put on hold.
Level 2 charging takes a little under seven hours with a 11 kW charger to go from 5 to 80 percent. At a Level 3 DC fast charger, the automaker says the Charger Daytona can hit a rate of up to 183 kW. This allows it to charge from 5 to 80 percent in just under 33 minutes.
Pricing for the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack is expected to start at $85,195, though official pricing from Stellantis has not been provided as of this writing. Because the Charger is assembled in Canada in Windsor, Ontario, every version qualifies for the federal government’s EVAP rebate regardless of its final price.
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Fiat 500e
If you’re looking for a long-range EV, the Fiat 500e is not it. But it serves a different purpose in that it’s small, light, and surprisingly well-priced. The MSRP for a 2026 Fiat 500e is $42,290, but once you factor in the $5,000 federal EVAP rebate as well as the $8,000 manufacturer incentive available as of this writing, the out-the-door price drops below $30,000 before taxes and dealership fees. If you’re looking for an affordable zero-emissions commuter, that’s a great deal.
The 2026 Fiat 500e has a driving range of 227 kilometres from its 42-kWh battery, and its front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain delivers 117 hp. It supports charging speeds of up to 85 kW at a Level 3 fast charger using a CCS plug. The onboard Level 2 charger can handle a rate of up to 11 kW.
Kia EV4
Kia’s new entry-level electric sedan, the Kia EV4, is the most affordable new EV in Canada before manufacturer incentives. It’s built on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, which it shares with popular pricier models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9, the Kia EV6 (now discontinued) and EV9, and the Genesis GV60.
The EV4 uses a 400-volt architecture and a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port. This means it can access designated Tesla Supercharger and Destination charging stations. Power output for all models is 201 hp and 209 lb-ft of torque.
Its most affordable configuration is the 2026 Kia EV4 Light FWD, priced in Canada at $41,180 including destination, which has a 58.3 kWh lithium-ion battery and a range of 391 kilometres. Higher trims come with an 81.4 kWh battery, a heat pump for better winter efficiency, and a maximum range of 552 kilometres. Those features start at the Wind FWD trim at an MSRP of $45,180. All trims of the 2026 Kia EV4 qualify for the federal government’s EVAP rebate program, which takes another $5,000 off the after-tax price.
Lucid Air
Lucid Motors, a California-based EV start-up, launched its presence in Canada with the Lucid Air sedan back in 2022. The Lucid Gravity SUV has since been added to the lineup, but the Air has the most extensive range of powertrains for the time being.
Four models of the Lucid Air are available. The base Pure has 430 hp, RWD, and an estimated range of 676 kilometres on a single charge with 19-inch wheels or 599 km with 20-inch wheels. The 2026 Lucid Air Pure has a Canadian starting price of $99,600.
The Air Touring comes with 620 hp, AWD, and 653 km of range with 19-inch wheels, 607 km with 20-inch wheels, and 581 km with 21-inch wheels. The 2026 Lucid Air Touring has a starting price in Canada of $115,000, not including the federal luxury tax that applies to the portion of the price above $100,000.
The next step up is the Air Grand Touring, which offers 819 hp, AWD, and impressive range of up to 824 km with 19-inch wheels (or 772 km with 20-inch wheels and 718 km with 21-inch wheels). The 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring starts at $160,900 before the luxury tax.
Finally, the impressive Lucid Air Sapphire delivers a face-melting 1,234 hp, a 0 to 100 km/h time of roughly 2 seconds, and up to 687 km of range. The 2026 Lucid Air Sapphire is priced in Canada from $327,300.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
For its third generation, the entry-level Mercedes-Benz CLA switches from internal combustion engines to a lineup of battery electric vehicles. Hybrids are available in other markets, but these aren’t offered in Canada, at least for now. We’re also not getting the wagon body style offered elsewhere, meaning the CLA will appear on our roads exclusively as a four-door coupe. With both the EQE and EQS sedans discontinued, the CLA is currently the brand’s only electric car.
Two versions of the CLA are offered at launch. The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ features 268 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque from a 200-kW electric motor mounted at the rear axle for RWD. Its 85-kWh battery delivers an expected range of 602 km.
In the CLA 350 4Matic, a second motor is added to the front axle to create AWD and total power specs of 349 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. This model has an estimated range of 502 km.
Through the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, owners can access designated Tesla Superchargers and fast charge at speeds up to 320 kW, which delivers a 10 to 80 percent time of 22 minutes.
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ has a starting price in Canada of $53,950. Of that, $4,050 is destination charge. This means the before-fees base price of $49,900 allows the CLA 250+ to qualify for the federal EVAP rebate, provided you select no options or can negotiate with the dealership to keep the price below $50,000. For the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic, pricing starts at $59,950.
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Nissan LEAF
Although there was talk for a while that Nissan may phase out the Leaf in favour of larger EVs, the original mass-market electric vehicle has endured into a third generation, which launched for the 2026 model year. A budget S trim that was originally planned has been delayed indefinitely, but it’s still possible to get the Leaf for less than $50,000 and therefore qualify for the federal EVAP rebate.
All versions of the third-gen Leaf sold in Canada come with power specs of 214 hp and 261 lb-ft of torque as well as a 75-kWh battery with fast charging speeds of up to 150 kW. In S Plus trim, the Leaf’s range is 488 km, while SV Plus delivers 463 km of range and Platinum Plus comes with 417 km. A NACS port is equipped for fast charging, while an additional J1772 (partial CCS) port means owners have multiple options for home charging. The Leaf has plug and charge capability that will set up payment at participating charging networks without having to open an app.
Pricing for the 2026 Nissan Leaf in Canada starts at $47,198 for the S Plus trim, $50,198 for the SV Plus, and $54,998 for the Platinum Plus. A $7,000 manufacturer incentive available as of this writing means all three trims are able to qualify for the federal EVAP rebate.
Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan has widely been celebrated as being among the best luxury electric cars since its launch. Like the related Audi e-tron GT, the Porsche Taycan received a refresh for 2025, including styling updates.
Porsche offers the Taycan as an EV sedan, though the Cross Turismo and Sports Turismo body styles are being discontinued at the end of the 2026 model year. Six variants are available on the sedan, including 4S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo GT, and Turbo GT with Weissach Package trims.
The most powerful version is the Taycan Turbo GT sedan with the Weissach Package, delivering a blistering 1,019 hp, a top speed of 305 km/h, and a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.2 seconds. Range varies from 405 to 472 kilometres depending on configuration.
To own a 2026 Porsche Taycan, expect to pay at least $145,800 for the Taycan 4S sedan before dealer fees and the federal luxury tax. Pricing extends up to $273,900 for the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package.
Tesla Model 3
While the Tesla Model S large sedan has been discontinued, the Tesla Model 3 has become much more affordable as the automaker takes advantage of Canada’s reduced tariffs on Chinese-built EVs.
For a starting price of $41,990, the Premium Rear-wheel Drive (RWD) version includes a 64-kWh battery with 463 km of range along with 291 hp and 298 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, because this change happened so quickly, other specs for the car are not available on the Tesla Canada website as of this writing. Be sure to ask plenty of questions about what features are included before you commit to a purchase.
In the Premium AWD, range extends to 570 km and power specs are 394 hp and 377 lb-ft of torque. Pricing starts in Canada at $52,490. The Performance AWD model delivers 510 hp and 554 lb-ft of torque, a 0 to 100 km/h time of 3.1 seconds, and an NRCan rated 497 km of range. It carries a starting price of $77,490.
It’s also important to note that because the Tesla Model 3 is built in China, a country that does not have a free trade agreement with Canada, it does not qualify for the federal government’s EVAP rebate.
Note: Prices include destination charges and all declared dealer fees but exclude taxes. While accurate at the time of publication, pricing is subject to change and should be verified independently.
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