The 8 cheapest electric cars with at least 250 miles of range

• In the budding market for electric cars, range is king. But generally more range means a higher MSRP.

• We've gathered the electric cars that offer the most range for the lowest price.

• All the models listed below offer at least 250 miles of driving range for less than $50,000.

Electric cars are taking the world by storm. But lots of buyers are still turned off by their limited driving range when compared with gas-powered cars.

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Sure, the new Air sedan from electric-car startup Lucid can travel 520 miles on a full charge of its battery, but it costs $169,000.

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Likewise, a Tesla Model S can go over 400 miles, but it'll set you back a cool six figures as well.

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In short, if you want the absolute best driving range on the market, it ain't gonna come cheap.

Still, electric cars are getting more affordable and ranges are increasing across the market. Today there are several battery-powered models that offer solid driving range and don't cost as much as a house.

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Below we've identified eight new models that can travel more than 250 miles on a fully charged battery (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) and carry a retail price below $50,000, less than most EVs.

1. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Price: $25,600

EPA Range: 259 miles

After unveiling a redesigned Bolt EV for 2022, Chevy announced a massive price cut for 2023. The Bolt EV will probably be the cheapest 2023-model-year electric car in the country.

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2. 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

Price: $34,000

EPA Range: 258 miles

Hyundai revamped the Kona Electric with a more modern look for 2022 and dropped its price by a few thousand dollars. It's one of the lowest-priced electric models on the market and doesn't sacrifice range like some other cheap EVs.

3. 2023 Toyota BZ4X

Price: $42,000

EPA Range: 252 miles

Toyota's rollout of its first modern electric car has been bumpy to say the least. It's had to recall the couple hundred BZ4X SUVs sold so far. But on paper the SUV hangs with rivals from Hyundai, Ford, and Volkswagen.

4. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro