{"id":56885,"date":"2022-02-16T18:34:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T13:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=56885"},"modified":"2022-02-16T18:58:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T13:28:23","slug":"the-best-selling-electric-cars-of-the-past-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/future\/the-best-selling-electric-cars-of-the-past-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best-Selling Electric Cars of the Past Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Like most industries, the electric car market experienced a significant decline and the coronavirus took hold in 2020, but this trend was mercifully reversed the following year.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/future\/ev-at-ces-electric-vehicles-in-the-future\/\">the electric vehicle market<\/a> enjoyed a record year in 2021, with around 1.65 million new vehicles registered in 2021 (up by 1% in 2020), and this number is expected to increase markedly this year.<\/p>\n<p>But what were the best-selling electric cars of the previous 12 months? Here are some models to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h2>1. The Tesla Model 3<\/h2>\n<p>This car was Tesla\u2019s long-awaited and much-hyped \u2018affordable\u2019 option, with prices starting from \u00a342,990 despite the vehicle continuing to offer 305 miles of range in rear-wheel-drive trim.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s even a long-range model that can cover distances of around 360 miles on a single charge, although this will be priced a little higher and charge a slight premium to customers.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this saloon-type car combines outstanding and competitively priced range with a tech-laden interior, while the vehicle remains practical, easy-to-drive, and capable of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/finance\/ignoring-this-benefit-of-ulips-can-cost-you-money\/\">delivering exceptional value for money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directgap.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you\u2019ve ever asked the question \u2018what is gap insurance?<\/a> you\u2019ll need to consider this when buying this model. This helps you to cover losses that arise when the compensation received in the event of a write-off doesn\u2019t begin to repay the full financing or lease agreement, and it\u2019s ideal when investing in premium electric cars.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/the-top-10-digital-process-automation-dpa-tools\/\">The Top 10 Digital Process Automation (DPA) Tools<\/a><\/span>\n<h2>2. The Kia e-Niro<\/h2>\n<p>The UK\u2019s second best-selling EV is Kia\u2019s eNiro model, which is a fully electric iteration of the Korean brand\u2019s versatile SUV.<\/p>\n<p>This car also offers genuine value for money to customers, alongside a solid range and one that only just falls short of the standards set by the Tesla Model 3.<\/p>\n<p>Spacious and relaxing to drive, the eNiro car also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/solar-inverter-battery-how-does-it-work-top-3-choices-to-explore\/\">boasts excellent battery technology<\/a> and a capacity of 67.5kWh. The total charge time is around 10 hours and 30 minutes, while the speed at which the electric charge is delivered is estimated to be in the region of 22 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the model\u2019s average range is 280 miles from a single charge, which is almost market-leading and highly coveted among consumers. As for the starting price, this is relatively competitive at around \u00a332,895, making it a far more affordable choice than Tesla\u2019s Model 3.<br \/>\n<!-- Home page 728x90 --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9864771813712812\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>3. The Volkswagen ID 3<\/h2>\n<p>For a while now, the iconic Volkswagen Golf has been one of Britain&#8217;s best-selling cars. So, it should come as no surprise that its electric equivalent is also a significant hit, among customers from across the length-and-breadth of the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Boldly styled and practical in equal measure, the ID 3 model has made a real mark in the sector, opting for a safe and reliable spec that appeals to family users with a unique sense of aesthetic style.<\/p>\n<p>Prices for this model start at around \u00a332,000, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/mobile-apps\/launching-an-on-demand-delivery-app-guide-for-entrepreneurs\/\">the top-performing EV<\/a> in this small range features an impressive range of more than 330 miles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like most industries, the electric car market experienced a significant decline and the coronavirus took hold in 2020, but this<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5027,"featured_media":56888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[37],"tags":[12073,12072,3828,10893],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56885"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/users\/5027"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56885"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56885\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56891,"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56885\/revisions\/56891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/media\/56888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}