Are you looking for an electric car but does it have to be a spacious, luxurious car that can compete with what you are driving now? Then there is a good chance that you will end up in the middle segment, or the D-segment on the car market. This is a market segment where electric cars have been well represented since the beginning, but that can make it more difficult to find the car that suits you best. That is why we have looked up the best middle-class electric car for you, so that you immediately know what to look for at the dealer.
The middle class, a very popular market segment
The true middle class car is threatened with extinction. This used to be one of the most popular market segments because they were spacious family cars that were also perfectly suited for the average businessman. Nowadays, the crossover and SUV are so popular that true middle class cars are hard to find. In fact, many car manufacturers stopped producing middle class cars years ago (like Ford) to focus on crossovers, SUVs and many other models, which are mainly smaller than the average Passat or Mondeo.
These are the best mid-range electric cars of the moment
You can make many lists with electric middle class cars, especially when you take this a bit wider because the true middle class cars have been thinned out considerably. We have listed the best electric middle class cars for you.
- Tesla Model 3, the electric sedan that defends the middle class and has become a huge success worldwide.
- Polestar 2, secretly a Volvo and a combination between a hatchback and a sedan, with the best of both worlds.
- BMW i4, luxurious, sporty and a range of almost 600 kilometers (unless you actually want to drive sporty).
- Kia EV6, award winner in numerous categories, including Car of the Year in 2022. One of the fastest cars to charge, but secretly not a mid-range car in the true sense of the word.
- Volkswagen ID.4. Not really a middle class car, but a popular model in line with the middle class cars. The 77 kWh version has a considerable range and it is a lot of car for your money.
We could easily list another ten models here that are considered the best mid-range by other websites, but we have limited ourselves to models with an attractive price, a good range and models that can actually be considered mid-range (albeit with some difficulty).
How to find the best electric mid-range car for your situation
Never look at top lists made by other people first (not even if it is our list of the best mid-range electric cars), but always look at what you need first. There is undoubtedly a reason why you are looking for a mid-range car, such as the space in the car or the average comfort of a standard mid-range car. Once you know what you are really looking for, you can then look at the lists of top models and find the model that best suits your needs and requirements.
What does the future of this market segment actually look like?
Dark. Very dark, because this market segment has taken a big hit in the past decade when the crossover and the SUV conquered the hearts of the majority of car seekers. It has led to brands that have grown with mid-range cars, such as Ford and Volvo, leaving this market and starting to make models that can no longer be considered mid-range, simply because they no longer fit into the D-segment.
At the same time, this has led to two developments. First of all, a completely new market segment has emerged, where we mainly find the enthusiasts of the middle class cars, who now opt for the higher models with a higher entry and often more features. In addition, a lively market has emerged for used middle class cars, often as fixer-uppers or now almost iconic models that can still be counted among the original middle class cars. However, these are not electric cars, because even in the initial phase, hardly any electric cars were made that can be counted among the real middle class cars.
Make sure you can optimally charge your electric car at home right away
Once you have found the best mid-range electric car (or something very close), immediately look at your charging options at home. These models often have a larger battery pack, which means that a mobile home charger is not a solution in most cases. Charging your battery would take far too long with a Schuko charger. You need a real charging station, preferably one that can charge on 3 phases so that you can charge at least 11 kW (or even 22 kW if you have a heavier connection at home).
With us you will find all suitable charging stations for your situation, with and without charging cables, including handy features such as load balancing so that you can charge with peace of mind without this causing problems in the rest of your home. View our wide range of affordable charging stations directly or contact us so that our experts can personally take a look with you and provide tailor-made advice.
