Commercial fleets with a sustainability mission or government fleets with green vehicle mandates turn to electrified vehicles to meet their mission. As charging infrastructure builds out, manufacturers are ramping up their EV lineups. Here's a closer look at 14 battery-electric vehicles available in the 2019 model year. Prices shown don't include delivery fees or federal/state incentives. Photos courtesy of the manufacturers.
Battery-Electric Vehicles for 2019
We lead off with the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, which has drawn the highest level of fleet interest and use. It provides a range of 238 miles and retails for $36,620.
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Hyundai's 2019 Ioniq Electric carries over from 2018 with a range of 124 miles and retail price of $29,815.
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Nissan's 2019 Leaf, which has been supplanted as the top-selling BEV in the U.S. by Tesla, provides 151 miles of range and retails for $29,990.
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Tesla's Model 3 is the top-selling BEV in 2018 through November with 114,532 units sold. The Mid Range model provides 260 miles of range and retails for $46,000, while the Long Range model provides 310 miles and retails for $49,000.
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Tesla's Model X is also available in three models, including the 75D (238 miles, $79,500), 100D (295 miles, $100,700), and P100D (289 miles, $141,000).
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The 2019 Kia Niro EV, which was introduced at the 2018 LA Auto Show, should provide 239 miles of range. The price will be announced later in 2019 closer to when it goes on sale.
Photo courtesy of Kia.
Audi will offer its 2019 E-tron crossover, which it says will provide about 250 miles of range and retail for $74,800.
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BMW's 2019 i3 has been upgraded to provide 153 miles of range and retail for $44,450.
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Fiat is bringing back its 500e for 2019 with a range of 84 miles and retail price of $32,995.
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The 2019 Kona Electric is a new entry for Hyundai with an estimated range of 258 miles and retail price of $37,495.
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Tesla's Model S is available in three models, including the 75D (259 miles, $79,200), 100D (335 miles, $97,200), or P100D ( 315 miles, $136,200).
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The 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf provides 125 miles of range and retails for $31,895.
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Jaguar's first EV, the 2019 I-Pace, provides a range of 234 miles and starting price of $69,500.
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The 2019 Kia Soul EV, which will enter a new generation in 2020, provides 111 miles of range and retails for $33,950.
Photo courtesy of Kia.