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10 Best Electric Car Deals in May 2026

If you’re a car shopper who wants to save money and has easy access to an electric vehicle (EV) charger, there are great deals out there this month. We found several excellent lease deals with monthly payments below the $250 mark. For those ready to buy, almost every vehicle on this list with a lease deal is also available with a 0% APR deal. Cheap monthly payments or 0% APR, and not having to pay for gas? That’s how you save money on a new car.

Here are the 10 best EV deals in May 2026.

All manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (MSRP) listed are for the lowest-priced or exact trim level on special and include destination charges. Prices do not include any state incentives or possible tariffs. Offers can vary by region, so check the manufacturer’s website for availability and details before visiting a dealer.

1. 2026 Kia Niro EV

2025 Kia Niro EV

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $239/month for 24 months
MSRP: $41,195
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Kia Niro EV listings near you

Sportier than the average electric car, the Kia Niro EV hatchback comes loaded with plenty of tech, safety, and convenience features. It boasts 204 horsepower and up to 253 miles of range. It’s also capable of charging on a DC fast charger from 10% to 80% capacity in less than 45 minutes. The Niro EV’s modern, crisp interior has two 10.25-inch panoramic screens, and Harman Kardon premium audio is an available option. This lease deal is on the Wind trim level. You can also buy the Niro EV with 0% APR financing for 72 months plus $3,500 cash back.

2. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Hyundai Ioniq 5 front right-3/4 view against Saddleback mountain in the background
Photo: Alan Davis

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $269/month for 24 months
MSRP: $39,100
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Hyundai Ioniq 5 listings near you

Winner of Kelley Blue Book’s Electric Vehicle Best Buy Award four years in a row, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has likable ’80s retro looks and loads of modern tech. It’s a spacious compact SUV with up to 318 miles of range and can charge on a DC fast charger from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. The interior comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen to control navigation, audio, and more. This month’s deal is on the SE trim. Tip: You can add all-wheel drive (AWD) for $70 more per month.

3. 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Lease offer: $4,449 down and $249/month for 24 months
MSRP: $40,490
Expires: 5/31/2026

See Ford Mustang Mach-E listings near you

The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric compact SUV that comes standard with helpful tech and impressive range — up to 320 miles. This past Best Buy Award winner is available with a great lease deal on the Select trim, which includes up to $8,750 cash back 0% APR financing plus up to $3,000 cash back for 72 months.

4. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6

2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 on a mountain road at sunrise.

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $239/month for 24 months
MSRP: $46,845
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Hyundai Ioniq 6 listings near you

With up to 342 miles of range, advanced tech features, and an excellent warranty, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a lot more going on for it than just its sleek styling. Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic swing-out door handles, heated front seats, and active grille shutters. The month’s lease deal is for the SEL trim, which comes with wireless phone charging, junction turning assistance, and ambient cabin lighting.

5. 2026 Subaru Uncharted

10 Best Electric Car Deals in May 2026
Photo: Robert Duffer

Lease offer: $845 down and $345/month for 36 months
MSRP: $36,445
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Subaru Uncharted listings near you

The Subaru Uncharted is an entry-level EV that has up to 308 miles of range. It’s similar in size to the Crosstrek, and is sporty and quick, with a solid, planted feel on the road. This month’s deal is on the Premium trim level.

6. 2025 Kia EV6

2025 Kia EV6 driving through Joshua Tree National Park.

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $269/month for 24 months
MSRP: $47,745
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Kia EV6 listings near you

Sleek, low-slung, and eye-catching in all the right ways, the Kia EV6 can be practical or amazingly fast, depending on what you’re looking for in an EV. This vehicle offers up to 319 miles of range or, in the 576-hp, hold-onto-your-hat GT, can hit 60 mph in a little over three seconds. The EV6 is capable of charging on a DC fast charger from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. This deal is on the Light Long Range trim. Kia is also offering a 0% APR deal for 72 months with $3,500 cash back.

7. 2026 Subaru Solterra

2025 Subaru Solterra

Lease offer: $855 down and $355 per month for 36 months
MSRP: $39,945
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Subaru Solterra listings near you

The Subaru Solterra is Subaru’s first fully electric SUV. This 2-row SUV is roomy for its size, similar to that of a Subaru Forester or a Toyota RAV4. It is a Subaru, so the Solterra comes standard with all-wheel drive, X-Mode, and 8.3 inches of ground clearance. For 2026, the Solterra has more range — up to 285 miles — more power, and there is now a performance-biased Solterra XT trim level.

8. 2026 Kia EV9

The 2026 Kia EV9 GT seen from a front quarter angle

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $369/month for 24 months
MSRP: $59,595
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Kia EV9 listings near you

The Kia EV9 is an all-electric 3-row midsize SUV with up to 379 hp or up to 305 miles of range. It offers plenty of space for seven on board, as well as decent cargo room. The EV9 is capable of fast charging; it can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 25 minutes. This lease offer applies to the Light Long Range trim. There is also a 0% APR financing deal that includes $5,000 cash back, with a 60-month term.

9. 2026 Toyota bZ

The 2026 Toyota bZ seen from a front quarter angle

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $359/month for 36 months
MSRP: $36,350
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Toyota bZ listings near you

With a new name — now bZ instead of bZ4X — Toyota’s small electric SUV has up to 314 miles of range and 338 hp in all-wheel-drive models (221 hp with front-wheel drive), as well as streamlined styling. The Toyota bZ has a roomy interior for its compact footprint, equipped with plenty of tech and safety features. This month’s deal is on the LE trim.

10. 2026 Honda Prologue

2025 Honda Prologue

Current offer: 0.99% APR financing
MSRP: $48,895
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Honda Prologue listings near you

The Honda Prologue is a 5-passenger SUV with a range of up to 308 miles. The Prologue comes standard with an 11.3-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, a 10-way power driver’s seat, and the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assist features. You can charge the Prologue up to 80% in about half an hour. This month’s deal applies to all trim levels.

10 Best Electric Car Deals in May 2026

  1. 2026 Kia Niro EV: $3,999 down and $239/month for 24 months
  2. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: $3,999 down and $269/month for 24 months
  3. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: $3,999 down and $239/month for 24 months
  4. 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E: $4,449 down and $249/month for 36 months
  5. 2026 Subaru Uncharted: $845 down and $345/month for 36 months
  6. 2025 Kia EV6: $3,999 down and $269/month for 24 months
  7. 2026 Subaru Solterra: $855 down and $355/month for 36 months
  8. 2026 Kia EV9: $3,999 down and $369/month for 24 months
  9. 2026 Toyota bZ: $3,999 down and $359/month for 36 months
  10. 2026 Honda Prologue: 0.99% APR financing

Incentives by Model for May 2026