The best electric cars of 2019-2020

Electric cars are a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more affordable alternative to gasoline-powered cars. Every year, they are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Electric cars from various manufacturers are increasingly common on Ukrainian roads. This article provides a brief overview of the most popular models, along with a summary of the pros, cons, and technical specifications of electric cars in 2019 and 2020. This guide comparing electric vehicles will be useful for anyone planning to buy an electric car in the near future.

The Best Electric Cars of 2019–2020: How to Choose

This selection features models that top the sales charts and are highly rated by owners and automotive experts.

Tesla Model S

One of the most powerful, luxurious, and impressive Tesla models. Users highly praise both the electric car’s functionality and its design.

The model’s advantages include:

a top speed of 250 km/h—an excellent figure for an electric car;
an attractive, sporty design;
a powerful motor;
a 17-inch touchscreen in the cabin.

Among the drawbacks noted by users and experts who have evaluated the model are its relatively high price and expensive maintenance.

Tesla Model 3

Another popular model on the market. It is Tesla’s most affordable model—its price is several times lower than that of Tesla’s “higher-end” models.

Advantages of the model:

powerful engine;
excellent range;
stylish design;
a large touchscreen in the cabin;
affordability.

The model’s drawbacks include:

a limited number of available charging stations;
small trunk space;
the high cost of the battery in the top-of-the-line trim level of the electric car.

Tesla Model X

This model can safely be called one of the fastest electric SUVs. The electric car’s powerful battery can even rival the Model 3’s performance. Thanks to its all-wheel drive, this model offers a comfortable driving experience both in the city and on the highway.

Why experts recommend buying this model:

the electric car’s rapid acceleration;
high top speed;
the option to install two additional seats in the cargo area (thus increasing seating capacity from five to seven);
excellent braking system;
stylish design.

The model’s drawbacks include:

high cost;
the battery needs to be replaced every two to three years;
charging stations can be hard to find;
limited trunk space;
ground clearance that makes it impossible to drive on rough roads.

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Tesla Model Y

The newest addition to the Tesla lineup. It can travel up to 450 km on a single battery charge. The manufacturer will release three versions of this model, which will differ in speed and range.

Nissan Leaf I

A popular model on the market that has earned consumers’ trust with its quality and technical specifications. The electric car’s top speed is 144 km/h.

Strengths of this Nissan:

attractive body design;
can be charged from a standard electrical outlet;
high level of safety;
great price.

Weaknesses of the electric car:

relatively short battery life—it will last about 2.5 years;
insufficient sound insulation;
small interior.

Nissan Leaf II

An affordable and popular electric vehicle from Nissan. It can be charged at a standard charging station—a full charge takes 3 hours—or in 7–8 hours using a standard electrical outlet.

Nissan e-NV200

This affordable 7-seater electric vehicle is priced quite low. Its cost is due to its average technical specifications. Acceleration to 100 km/h in 14 seconds is hardly what you’d call fast (such figures are more typical of models from 2002–2010). One advantage of this model is its comfortable interior, which seats seven people.

Model advantages:

spacious cargo area;
conversion from a five-seater to a seven-seater van by installing an additional third row of seats.

Disadvantages of the electric vehicle:

poor handling at high speeds;
limited technical specifications.

Chevrolet Bolt EV

A reliable electric car that accelerates quickly to 100 km/h—in just 6.9 seconds. Despite its high price, the electric car does not stand out for its stylish design and looks somewhat unattractive, according to consumer reviews.

Advantages of the model:

excellent performance, including a long range, top speed, and acceleration time;
compact size;
can be charged from a standard single-phase power outlet;
reasonable price.

Disadvantages include:

mediocre quality of interior trim materials;
design.

Chevrolet Spark EV

The most affordable electric car, based on a gasoline-powered prototype. It can travel about 130 km on a single battery charge. The model charges from a 220V electrical outlet. A fast-charging option is available for this electric car—it can reach 80 percent charge in twenty minutes.

Advantages of the model:

good acceleration;
affordable price;
ability to charge from a standard electrical outlet.

The following drawbacks are worth noting:

small trunk space;
the interior trim is hardly high-quality;
basic equipment.

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BMW i3

The BMW i3 is a fairly powerful model. A distinctive feature of the i3 is the ability to use a gasoline engine if the battery runs out of charge. A full battery charge typically lasts for 200 km.

Advantages of the model:

compact size and light weight, achieved thanks to its aluminum body;
excellent maneuverability;
high safety standards;
a fast-charging option is available;
includes a gasoline engine.

Disadvantages of the electric car:

the trunk is too small;
relatively high price for an electric car with these specifications;
the second row of seats can only accommodate two adult passengers.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

This electric car has a top speed of 165 km/h. On a single battery charge, the model can travel approximately 200 km. It features a fairly spacious interior. Consumers do not rate the model’s appearance and design highly.

Advantages of the Ioniq Electric:

reasonable price for an electric car;
convenient layout of the interior and trunk;
heated and ventilated seats;
climate control and driver assistance systems in the cabin;
several driving modes to choose from.

Disadvantages of the electric car:

short range for an electric vehicle in this price range;
modest vehicle design.

Volkswagen e-Golf

The electric version has not gained as much popularity as its gasoline-powered counterpart due to its relatively high price and modest technical specifications.

Pros:

spacious interior;
high-quality interior trim;
quick acceleration to 100 km/h;
attractive Golf-inspired design.

Cons of the vehicle:

excessive price for a vehicle with insufficient power.

Fiat 500e

Another electric version of the popular hatchback. It features a stylish design. It can travel up to 140 km on a single battery charge. The Fiat 500e has been in production since 2017, and the lineup of these electric cars is set to be updated soon.

Ford Focus Electric

An electric car model offering the best value for money. It can travel up to 185 km on a single battery charge. A fast-charging option is available.

Hyundai Kona EV

A powerful electric car with SUV-sized dimensions. Consumers are thrilled with the model’s stylish design and spacious interior. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.

Audi e-tron

This electric car boasts impressive acceleration (0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds) and a top speed of up to 200 km/h. It can travel up to 400 km on a single charge.

If you’re deciding which electric car to buy and need an affordable option for everyday city driving, electric cars from Nissan or Chevrolet are a good fit. If you want a higher-end electric car, the best options are models from Tesla, Hyundai, and Audi.

In Ukraine, there is a special preferential customs clearance program for electric cars. Bexhill Trading Auto offers the following services:

selecting a car at auction;
thorough pre-purchase inspection;
turnkey purchase of cars from the U.S.;
delivery and customs clearance of electric vehicles from the U.S.;

The company specializes in delivering cars from the U.S. to Ukraine on favorable terms and with a personalized approach to each client.

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FAQ

We understand your concerns and strive to provide you with the utmost comfort and confidence in the car buying process. For your peace of mind, we provide the following guarantees and measures. Our managers conduct over 8 steps of a thorough vehicle inspection. This includes a video report prior to purchase. This will allow you to find out whether the car was a party to an accident, the number of owners, its service history, the reliability of the seller, etc. All data about the car is provided to the client and, only after its approval, the manager proceeds to the bidding process.

For you, we are ready to make buying a car abroad easy and reliable. We offer you a full range of services, including car selection, paperwork, transportation and customs clearance. Choose the best among new and used cars with our help. We can also help you to restore and repair the imported car.

You save an average of $5,000 or more. Exclusive models and configurations. Transparent history of car operation. With our help you get the car of your dreams in the shortest possible time and with maximum benefit.

We conclude a contract with you, in which all the terms, conditions, deadlines, milestones and payments are spelled out. After signing the contract, the conditions do not change. We inform you about each stage of transportation of your car, provide video reports. All payments are made in stages and sent to the settlement account specified in the contract.

After finding your wishes, the manager sends you several options for the car you applied for in messengers. Before starting cooperation, we sign an agreement with you on the selection of a car and ask you to make a reverse advance payment in national currency equivalent to $ 500. After clarifying and checking the car chosen by the client, we reserve it and buy it in Korea.

After signing the contract for the selection of a car, our company asks you to make a refundable advance payment of $500, which is returned in full before the car is booked. Why is it needed? The Korean market is in great demand not only in Ukraine, but also throughout the world. The best cars are very quickly "taken apart" from sites and auctions. An advance payment is necessary in order to book a car in a timely manner and get the best offer.

For now, Ukrainian ports do not accept cargo, so all our clients' vehicles arrive at the port of Constantia (Romania). Bypassing delays in queues at the border, your vehicle will arrive quickly and without delays.

Car delivery consists of the following components: preparation of export documents and booking a place on a ship (from 2 weeks), land transportation of the car across Korea to the port of departure (up to 3 days), transportation by sea to a European port (from 60 days), delivery from a European port to Ukraine (up to 10 days). In total, delivery takes from 2.5 months.

Yes, it is possible. For example, OTP Bank is ready to provide a loan for the purchase of a car even to clients without official employment - an amount of up to UAH 300,000 can be approved without a certificate of income. The bank considers alternative sources of income and the borrower's credit history. In other cases, if you have an official salary card (especially in PrivatBank), you often do not need to confirm your income - the bank already sees the receipt. In any case, Bex Auto will help you collect the optimal package of documents or get by with a minimum number of them.

As a rule, the decision is made very quickly. Our partners have made the process as efficient as possible: PrivatBank pre-approves the loan a few minutes after submitting the application - you will find out the result almost instantly. OTP Bank in most cases issues the final decision and transfers the money within one day. In general, buying a car on credit through Bex Auto usually takes 1-2 days, including choosing a car, submitting an application and signing the contract.

The conditions vary depending on the bank and the program. OTP Bank does not have a CASCO requirement at all - you save on insurance, the bank does not oblige to insure the collateral, since the loan is actually unsecured. At PrivatBank, CASCO is required as standard for new cars, but with a down payment of 20-30%, insurance is not a mandatory condition (although the bank itself advises to insure the car voluntarily). Oschadbank always requires full CASCO, since it lends new cars with collateral. Thus, the presence of mandatory CASCO depends on the selected program: if you want to avoid insurance costs, consider options with a high down payment or a loan from OTP Bank.

Yes, you can repay your car loan early at any time without any penalties. All Bex Auto partner banks – OTP, Privat and Oschad – do not charge fees for early repayment. If you have the opportunity to repay the remaining loan early (partially or in full), do so without hesitation: the overpayment will be transferred only for the actual term of use of the borrowed funds. No penalties or hidden conditions – you save on interest by repaying the debt early.

Yes, of course. Bex Auto helps you buy a used car on credit as successfully as a new one. In particular, our partner OTP Bank specializes in used car loans - there are no restrictions on the brand, year of manufacture or mileage of the car. Moreover, no collateral or CASCO is required for such transactions, which distinguishes OTP's offer from classic car loans. You can choose a car at a car lot, a car dealership or even from a private seller - the bank will give you money to buy it. We also accompany the execution of the purchase and sale transaction and registration of the car in your name. If you want to import a car from abroad, we will offer a special program for a grace period (the first months without interest) - this allows you to calmly wait for your car and not pay extra.

The South Korean market is very full of diesel cars. The most popular cars among our clients are: Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fe, Renaut (Samsung) Koleos (QM6), Hyundai Palisade, KIA Carnival, KIA Sorento, BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90. Our manager will select the best car option for you according to your wishes.

The most popular electric cars from Korea among our clients are: Hyundai Ioniq 5, KIA EV6, Hyundai Kona, KIA Niro, Hyundai Ioniq 6, KIA EV9, Chevrolet Bolt. Also, the Korean sites are full of imported cars, such as Mercedes EQC, BMW IX, Audi E-Tron, Tesla Model S and others. The biggest advantage of electric cars from Korea is that the charging ports are identical to European ones, so you can quickly charge the car in any situation without any adapters.

Yes, indeed, official dealers have a wide range of Korean cars on the Ukrainian market, but they differ from Korean ones. For example, in Korea, the trim levels are very "rich". For the price that you will buy the maximum trim level from the official dealers, in Korea it will be the basic one. And the fact that in the Korean top trim level it is impossible to even imagine... Engine modifications, for example, Hyundai Tucson in Ukraine is offered only with a 2.0 l petrol engine, or a 1.6 l hybrid, where in Korea you can choose: 1.6 turbo petrol, 2.0 diesel, 1.6 hybrid. Also in Korea, there are many cars that have factory LPG, which is very economical to operate.

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