As more electric vehicles (EVs) have hit the market, they’ve become available in all sorts of shapes and sizes, just like gas-powered vehicles. You can buy an electric sedan, a small electric SUV, an electric three-row SUV, and more. If you’re seriously considering an EV, we recommend you consider getting a car instead of an SUV if four or five seats will meet your needs. Electric cars are more efficient and tend to have longer driving ranges than their SUV equivalents. If you can live with a trunk and a little less ground clearance, you’ll find an electric sedan is a very friendly entryway into the world of electric driving.
To help you weigh your options, we’ve compiled this list of the best electric cars in Canada in 2025. We’ve listed only cars here. If you’d like to consider electric SUVs as well such as the BMW iX, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Ford Mustang Mach-e, Genesis GV60, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV, and others, check out our guide to the Best Electric SUVs in Canada. For a look at trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Chevrolet Silverado EV, check out our article on electric trucks. Note that some cars that would previously have made this list have been discontinued, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Mini Cooper SE.
One point of note: we’re unable to provide our own impressions of Tesla’s two sedans, the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model 3. (The Tesla Model X and Tesla Model Y are both crossovers.) This is because we haven’t had an opportunity to test drive these ourselves in Canadian driving conditions. Model S and Model 3 owners in Canada generally report being satisfied with the features and drive dynamics of these cars, and with the Supercharger network. However, they are sometimes dissatisfied with build quality as well as maintenance and insurance costs.
Prices include manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) plus destination charges and all declared dealership fees but exclude options and sales taxes. While accurate at the time of publication, pricing is subject to change and should be verified independently.
Best Electric Cars in Canada in 2025
- Audi e-tron GT
- BMW i4
- BMW i5
- BMW i7
- Genesis Electrified G80
- Hyundai IONIQ 6
- Lucid Air
- Mercedess-Benz EQE
- Mercedess-Benz EQS
- Polestar 2
- Porsche Taycan
- Honourable Mentions
Audi e-tron GT
The Audi e-tron GT is this automaker’s sole electric car, with the rest of its EV line-up being filled by SUVs. Available in both base and RS configurations, the e-tron GT is closely related to the Porsche Taycan but has a distinct brand-aligned appearance. A refreshed version is on the way for 2025 with more power on each trim: 671 horsepower from the base trim’s pair of electric motors that provide standard all-wheel drive (AWD), 845 hp in the RS trim, and 912 hp in the new Audi e-Tron RS Performance. The battery size has been increased to 97 kWh, and range and charging time estimates have not yet been released for the new setup as of this writing. The refresh also brings some revised styling elements and new exterior colours.
The 2024 Audi e-tron GT carried a starting price in Canada of $145,318 including the federal government’s luxury tax. 2025 pricing was not yet available at time of publication, but we expect a slight increase.
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 2025, BMW offers the i4 in four variants. The base i4 eDrive35 has a single motor at the rear axle—meaning it operates as rear-wheel drive (RWD)—producing 282 hp. Its range is 428 km with 18-inch wheels or 393 km with 19-inch wheels, and it has a starting price of $58,247. The i4 eDrive40 is also RWD but increase the power output to 335 hp. It has a range of 512 km with 18-inch wheels and 475 km with 19-inch wheels and has a Canadian starting price of $67,247.
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 $73,157. Finally, the i4 M50 is the sportiest variant with two motors and a total power output of 536 hp. It comes with a range of 430 km with 19-inch wheels or 365 km with 20-inch wheels and has a starting price of $84,007. The RWD iterations, the i4 eDrive35 and i4 eDrive40, have a low enough starting price to qualify for the federal government’s $5,000 EV purchase rebate as well as additional rebates in certain provinces and territories, making this an especially affordable EV in some parts of the country.
BMW i5
The BMW i5 was new for 2024 and came out at the same time as the new gas-powered 5 Series, which speaks to how closely related the two vehicles are. For 2025, 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 428 km with 19-inch wheels, 422 km with 20-inch wheels, and 399 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 407 km with 19-inch wheels to 402 km with 20-inch wheels and 385 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 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.
BMW i7
Like the i5 and the 5 Series, the electric BMW i7 and the 7 Series are closely related. In fact, the base versions of this pair of flagship sedans start at the same price of $165,708 in Canada. On the electric price, that asking price will net you the i7 xDrive60, which uses a pair of electric motors to create 536 hp and AWD while providing a range of 500 km with 19-inch wheels, 476 km with 20-inch wheels, or 496 km with 21-inch wheels. (The higher range with larger wheels in this case is due to the other performance-enhancing features these wheels are packaged with.)
The upgraded 2025 BMW i7 M70 increases power figures to 650 hp, provides a range of 431 km with 20-inch wheels or 459 km with 21-inch wheels, and a starting price tag in Canada of $205,908.
Genesis Electrified G80
The Genesis Electrified G80 is a sleeper in every sense of the word. It’s based directly off the gas-powered Genesis G80 sedan, which means you need to look harder than usual to spot the differences inside and out in the electric models. Since the G80 is already a sleek and stylish sedan, it’s a relief that the Electrified G80 skips the space-age details so many other automakers insist on infusing into their EVs.
In Canada, the 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 is sold in a single trim, Prestige AWD. It creates 365 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque from its pair of electric motors used to generate AWD. The Electrified G80’s estimated range is 454 km, and it can charge from 10% to 80% at 350 kW fast charging stations in 21 minutes and 45 seconds. A 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 21-speaker Lexicon premium audio, Nappa leather seating, and a host of safety features is included as standard equipment. Genesis Canada’s all-in price of $105,150 for the 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 includes at-home concierge service, five years of scheduled maintenance and map updates, and more.
Hyundai IONIQ 6
Dollar for dollar, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is one of the best-value EVs currently available on the Canadian market. Its coupe-like quirky exterior looks aren’t purely for show: the sweeping lines give it a drag coefficient that dips as insanely low as 0.22, which provides great efficiency. In Canada, the IONIQ 6 is available in two versions in 2025. The Preferred Long Range has a single motor powering the rear axle with 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the 77.4 kWh battery pack provides an electric range of 550 km with 18-inch wheels or 468 km with 20-inch wheels. At a 350-kW fast charger, it can recover charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Preferred Long Range has a Canadian starting price of $57,679.
The Preferred Long Range AWD adds a second motor on the front axle for a total power output of 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. With 18-inch wheels, this version provides up to 509 km of range, while 20-inch wheels deliver 435 km. In Canada, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Preferred Long Range AWD drivetrain starts at $61,079. Both versions of the IONIQ 6 are priced affordably enough to qualify for federal and provincial/territorial EV rebates. This is true even when the Ultimate package is equipped on each, which adds the larger wheels and premium features like ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, a head-up display, an interior household outlet that draws from the car’s battery, plenty of helpful safety features, and more.
Lucid Air
Lucid, a California-based EV start-up, is finally establishing a presence in Canada. After our initial test drives in the Pure and Touring trims of the Lucid Air, we came away extremely impressed. Those base models are priced at $96,800 and $109,300 in Canada respectively. The 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, while the Touring comes with 620 hp, AWD, and 653 km with 19-inch wheels, 607 km with 20-inch wheels, and 581 km with 21-inch wheels.
The Lucid Air Grand Touring starts from $152,300 and 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). We’re especially impressed by the specs on the Lucid Air Sapphire, which 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. Canadian orders are now officially open, so you’ll need to set aside $327,300 to drive one of those home.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
If you want a Mercedes in your driveway but an EQS feels over the top, the EQE sedan provides a pleasant in-between. It’s sized similarly to the E-Class sedan and comes in three slightly toned-down configurations. The entry-level EQE 350 comes with standard AWD, 288 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque, and a range of 451 kilometres. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 started in Canada at a price of $85,600. This is too expensive to qualify for existing EV rebates in Canada. (2025 pricing was not available as of this writing.)
The EQE 500 puts out 402 hp, 633 lb-ft of torque, and 446 km of range. In Canada, the 2024 Mercedez-Benz EQE 500 had a starting price of $95,000. The EQE has an AMG variant as well, which produces 617 hp, 701 lb-ft of torque, and 370 km of range. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE starts in Canada at a price of $121,500.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS the de facto new flagship sedan for the three-pointed star? Internal combustion engine fans will balk at the idea, but the amount of technology and design innovation packed into these vehicles suggests Mercedes wants the EQS to lead the charge, so to speak. This is the car that debuted the massive MBUX Hyperscreen and its cloud-based infotainment system. In Canada, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is sold in three variants. The base EQS 450 comes with standard 4Matic all-wheel drive, 355 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, and 555 km of electric range. Pricing on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS started in Canada at $136,000. (2025 pricing was not available at publication time.)
The next model up the ladder is the EQS 580, which increases power output to 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of torque while keeping range at 555 km. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 starts in Canada at a price of $160,400. Finally, the Mercedes-AMG EQS delivers 649 hp, 700 lb-ft of torque, and 483 km of range. Pricing on the 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQS starts in Canada at $195,000.
Polestar 2
As a brand, Polestar doesn’t hold as much name recognition as most on this list. It was formerly the performance tuning house for Volvo and is now a dedicated Volvo offshoot for luxury EVs. The base version is the long-range single-motor RWD, which has 299 hp, a range of 505 km with 19-inch wheels or 483 km with 20-inch wheels, and a price of $54,950. The long-range dual-motor AWD powertrain produces 421 hp, has a range of 447 km with 19-inch wheels or 431 km with 20-inch wheels, and costs $65,500. The latter is also available with a Performance Pack that boosts output to 455 hp while dropping range to 409 km, which is priced at $75,250. It offers a flexible 407 litres of cargo space with the rear seatbacks up and 1,097 with them down.
All versions of the 2025 Polestar 2 qualify for the federal government’s $5,000 EV purchase rebate as well as provincial and territorial incentives where they exist.
Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan has widely been celebrated as being among the best EVs for high performance and driving experience since its launch. Like the related Audi e-tron, the Porsche Taycan receives a refresh for 2025, including styling updates. Porsche offers the Taycan in Sports Sedan, Cross Turismo, and Sports Turismo body styles. Among these, up to six trims are available 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. 2025 range figures had not been published as of this writing, but 2024 models ranged from 322 to 396 kilometres.
For the privilege of owning a Porsche Taycan in 2025, expect to pay at least $149,722 for the Taycan 4S sedan and up to $303,419 for the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package.
Honourable Mentions
The Nissan Leaf hatchback is one of the original mass-market EVs and remains an affordable option for shorter commutes with a starting price of $44,596 before rebates for the 240-km SV model. The Volkswagen ID.7 was meant to be here by now, but its launch has been delayed into 2025.
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.