The 2022 Tesla Model 3 is the best used electric car under $50,000: KBB owners rate its reliability 4.6 out of 5 across 209 reviews, IIHS gives the 2022 model a Top Safety Pick+, EPA range reaches 358 miles, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $24,100 to $29,000. The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E is #2 and the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is #3.
At a glance
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Pick
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026)
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $19,600 for the 40 Premium (originally $45,095) up to $23,800 for the 50 Premium Plus (originally $55,195)
The top IIHS award in a luxury-badge electric SUV
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2022 Tesla Model 3
Lowest price
2022 Nissan Leaf (ZE1)
Best small hatchback
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Longest-range SUV
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range
The ranking
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2022 Tesla Model 3
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Answrs VerdictThe best all-round used EV.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $24,100 for the Model 3 Standard (originally $48,190) up to $29,000 for the Performance (originally $64,190)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.6 out of 5, from 209 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick+EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 358 miles (Long Range AWD)
The 2022 Model 3 has a 4.6 out of 5 owner reliability score from 209 KBB reviews and an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. EPA range reaches 358 miles on the Long Range AWD, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $24,100 for the Standard to $29,000 for the Performance.
Go ifThe top IIHS award and the longest range here at a 4.6 owner rating
Skip ifYou want the lowest used price
Why #1 over #2: Its Top Safety Pick+ beats the Mach-E’s headlight-limited Top Safety Pick at the same 4.6 score.
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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
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Answrs VerdictThe sporty SUV.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $22,900 for the Select (originally $44,995) up to $29,400 for the GT (originally $63,095)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.6 out of 5, from 33 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick (applies only to vehicles with specific headlights)EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 303 miles (RWD Extended)
The 2022 Mach-E has a 4.6 out of 5 owner reliability score from 33 reviews and an IIHS Top Safety Pick that applies only to vehicles with specific headlights. The RWD Extended trim is rated for 303 miles, and KBB prices it from $22,900 for the Select to $29,400 for the GT.
Go ifA 4.6 owner rating and 303 miles of EPA range in an SUV
Skip ifYou want the IIHS award on every headlight
Why #2 over #3: Its Top Safety Pick beats the Bolt’s missing award at the same 4.6 score.
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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
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Answrs VerdictThe cheap hatchback.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $18,450 for the 1LT (originally $32,495) up to $19,300 for the 2LT (originally $35,545)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.6 out of 5, from 68 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): No Top Safety Pick award listedEPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 259 miles (EV)Recall (Electrek, June 14, 2023): GM’s 2021 high-voltage battery recall covered every 2017-2022 Chevy Bolt after battery fires
The 2022 Bolt EV has a 4.6 out of 5 owner reliability score from 68 reviews, and IIHS lists no Top Safety Pick award for it. EPA range is 259 miles, KBB prices it from $18,450 for the 1LT to $19,300 for the 2LT, and GM’s 2021 battery recall covered every 2017-2022 Bolt.
Go ifA 4.6 owner rating from $18,450
Skip ifYou want an IIHS award or a car with no battery recall
Why #3 over #4: Its 4.6 owner reliability score beats the ID.4’s 4.5.
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2022 Volkswagen ID.4
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Answrs VerdictThe family SUV.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $19,000 for the Pro (originally $42,525) up to $19,650 for the Pro S (originally $47,025)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.5 out of 5, from 23 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick+EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 275 miles (Pro)
The 2022 ID.4 is a Top Safety Pick+ with a 4.5 out of 5 owner reliability score from 23 reviews. The Pro is rated for 275 miles, and KBB prices it from $19,000 for the Pro to $19,650 for the Pro S.
Go ifA 4.5 owner rating with the top IIHS award from $19,000
Skip ifYou want more than 275 miles of range
Why #4 over #5: Its Top Safety Pick+ beats the Leaf’s missing award at the same 4.5 score.
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2022 Nissan Leaf (ZE1)
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Answrs VerdictThe budget pick.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $13,100 for the S (originally $28,495) up to $16,000 for the SL PLUS (originally $38,495)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.5 out of 5, from 32 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): No Top Safety Pick award listedEPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 226 miles (62 kW-hr battery pack)
The 2022 Leaf has a 4.5 out of 5 owner reliability score from 32 reviews, and IIHS lists no Top Safety Pick award for it. The 62 kW-hr battery pack is rated for 226 miles, and KBB prices it from $13,100 for the S to $16,000 for the SL PLUS, the lowest start here.
Go ifThe lowest used price here with a 4.5 owner rating
Skip ifYou want an IIHS award or more than 226 miles of range
Why #5 over #6: Its 4.5 owner reliability score beats the Model Y’s 4.3.
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2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range
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Answrs VerdictThe long-range SUV.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $29,900 for the Long Range (originally $64,190) up to $31,300 for the Performance (originally $69,190)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.3 out of 5, from 89 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick+EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 330 miles (Long Range AWD)
The 2022 Model Y is a Top Safety Pick+ with a 4.3 out of 5 owner reliability score from 89 reviews. The Long Range AWD is rated for 330 miles, and KBB prices it from $29,900 for the Long Range to $31,300 for the Performance.
Go ifThe longest range of any SUV here with the top IIHS award
Skip ifYou want a used price under $29,900
Why #6 over #7: Its 330-mile range beats the Ioniq 5’s 303 miles at the same 4.3 score and award.
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5
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Answrs VerdictThe design pick.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $16,800 for the SE Standard Range (originally $41,245) up to $22,500 for the Limited (originally $52,395)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.3 out of 5, from 19 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick+ (applies only to vehicles built after December 2021)EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 303 miles (RWD Long Range)
The 2022 Ioniq 5 has a 4.3 out of 5 owner reliability score from 19 reviews and a Top Safety Pick+ that applies only to vehicles built after December 2021. The RWD Long Range is rated for 303 miles, and KBB prices it from $16,800 for the SE Standard Range to $22,500 for the Limited.
Go ifThe top IIHS award and 303 miles of range from $16,800
Skip ifYou want a car built before December 2021 to carry the award
Why #7 over #8: Its 4.3 owner reliability score beats the C40’s 4.2.
8
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge
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Answrs VerdictThe Volvo pick.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $22,700 for the Ultimate (originally $59,845)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.2 out of 5, from 10 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick+EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 226 miles (twin)
The 2022 C40 Recharge is a Top Safety Pick+ with a 4.2 out of 5 owner reliability score from 10 reviews. The twin-motor model is rated for 226 miles, and KBB prices the Ultimate at $22,700.
Go ifThe top IIHS award in a Volvo coupe-style SUV
Skip ifYou want more than 226 miles of range
Why #8 over #9: Its 4.2 owner reliability score beats the EV6’s 4.0.
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2022 Kia EV6
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Answrs VerdictThe long-range Kia.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $18,700 for the Light (originally $42,695) up to $24,200 for the Wind (originally $52,695)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.0 out of 5, from 34 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick+ (applies only to vehicles built after August 2022)EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 310 miles (RWD Long Range)
The 2022 EV6 has a 4.0 out of 5 owner reliability score from 34 reviews and a Top Safety Pick+ that applies only to vehicles built after August 2022. The RWD Long Range is rated for 310 miles, and KBB prices it from $18,700 for the Light to $24,200 for the Wind.
Go if310 miles of range and the top IIHS award from $18,700
Skip ifYou want an owner rating above 4.0
Why #9 over #10: Its 310-mile range beats the Q4 e-tron’s 241 miles at the same 4.0 score and award.
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2022 Audi Q4 e-tron
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Answrs VerdictThe luxury-badge pick.
Used price (KBB, 2022 model year, read in October 2026): Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $19,600 for the 40 Premium (originally $45,095) up to $23,800 for the 50 Premium Plus (originally $55,195)Owner reliability (KBB): 4.0 out of 5, from 7 owner reviewsIIHS (2022): Top Safety Pick+EPA range (fueleconomy.gov, longest-range 2022 trim): 241 miles (quattro)
The 2022 Q4 e-tron is a Top Safety Pick+ with a 4.0 out of 5 owner reliability score from 7 reviews. The quattro is rated for 241 miles, and KBB prices it from $19,600 for the 40 Premium to $23,800 for the 50 Premium Plus.
Go ifThe top IIHS award in a luxury-badge electric SUV
Skip ifYou want an owner rating above 4.0 or more than 241 miles of range
How we ranked these
We ranked 2022 model-year fully electric cars and SUVs, each with a Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price under $50,000, as read in October 2026. The order is the KBB owner reliability rating first, then the IIHS 2022 award, then the EPA range of the longest-range 2022 trim on fueleconomy.gov. KBB’s owner rating covers the whole generation and the number of owner reviews behind it is shown on each pick; prices, the IIHS award and the range are for 2022. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best used electric car under $50,000?
The 2022 Tesla Model 3: KBB owners rate its reliability 4.6 out of 5, IIHS gives the 2022 model a Top Safety Pick+, EPA range reaches 358 miles, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $24,100 to $29,000.
Which used electric car here has the longest range?
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD at 358 miles on fueleconomy.gov, then the 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at 330 miles and the 2022 Kia EV6 RWD Long Range at 310 miles.
Which used electric car here is cheapest?
The 2022 Nissan Leaf starts lowest at $13,100 on KBB, followed by the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at $16,800 and the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV at $18,450.
Can I get a used Tesla Model Y under $50,000?
Yes, KBB Fair Purchase Prices for the 2022 Model Y run from $29,900 for the Long Range to $31,300 for the Performance.
EPA range of the longest-range 2022 trim (miles) at a glance
2022 Nissan Leaf (ZE1)226 mi
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge226 mi
2022 Audi Q4 e-tron241 mi
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV259 mi
2022 Volkswagen ID.4275 mi
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E303 mi
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5303 mi
2022 Kia EV6310 mi
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range330 mi
2022 Tesla Model 3358 mi
EPA range of the longest-range 2022 trim (miles), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
