The cheapest e-car is not available at the lowest price

The experts from ADAC have examined inexpensive electric cars and have found that anyone who only pays attention to the purchase price of an electric car may be in for a nasty surprise. In some cases, follow-up costs can be quite expensive.

ADAC: Pay attention to follow-up costs when buying an electric car

E-cars have so far been considered to be significantly more expensive than classic models with a combustion engine. It will be a few years before that changes. So it is not surprising when potential buyers look at the price tag for electric cars. In the current cost comparison, however, the ADAC points out that e-car buyers should not only keep an eye on the price, it should also depends on the follow-up costs.

For many people who drive a car, this truism has passed into flesh and blood when it comes to combustion engines: gasoline engines are cheaper, but fuel costs more, with diesel it is the other way around. Also There are differences with e-cars. The ADAC emphasizes that e-cars have an advantage when it comes to wearing parts such as brakes. This affects the costs for maintenance and, if necessary, repairs. So far, e-cars have also been convincing because of their lower electricity costs.

According to ADAC, Smart fortwo is the cheapest electric car on the market

The auto experts have one Top 30 cheapest e-cars calculated. The Small and small cars occupy the top positions with a low purchase price. Price-sensitive buyers should not ignore this. In relation to the total monthly costs ends up with the Smart fortwo Coupé EQ but a model in first place, which is more expensive to buy than the Renault Twingo Electric Life in second place.

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If you are looking for a larger model, finds the first mid-range car in 7th place with the ID.3 from VW. It comes as no surprise that small and inexpensive models in particular can be found in the front seats. As the ADAC explicitly points out, the total cost calculation also includes larger models and more exclusive brands: Cars from Ford, Mercedes, Tesla and Volvo end up in the rear, but still in the ranking of the cheapest e-cars.

When comparing costs, the ADAC takes into account items such as depreciation, inspection, replacement of wear parts, insurance, electricity costs and vehicle tax. The auto experts also include the environmental bonus. In all cases the cheapest equipment variant.