Electric vehicles aren't a new phenomenon. In fact, the first all-electric car was developed in the 1830s. What's new is that EVs now compete for market share with traditional fossil-fuel models like gasoline and diesel engines. Thanks to recent advancements in battery and charging technology, electric cars have finally become a feasible alternative to gasoline cars.

Today's best EVs make a compelling pitch to commuters. They're practical, easy and fun to drive, inexpensive to run and packed with technology. But shopping for an electric vehicle requires a different mindset. While a gasoline car can be refueled in just a few minutes, electric cars take longer to recharge, making them less than ideal for long-range driving. The trick is to think about how far you drive in an average day and how often you'd have a stop per day or per week to charge up. If you can plug in at work or at home, an EV would be a great fit for you, especially while living on Aruba.

The electric-car segment keeps growing, and buyers have more choices than ever. Our carefully selected stock with EVs give an overview of the best currently on the market. Models that are perfect for Aruba because of the range, powerful air conditioning, high quality to handle the challenging roads of Aruba and the availability of knowledge and parts. With our assistance you are set for many years of fun and mobility with your new EV.

At Green Wheels Aruba, every car we offer is subject to a rigorous testing process that involves both objective tests as well as and thoroughly inspection by our certified technicians using a multi-point vehicle inspection sheet. We then assign scores to specific characteristics and features to arrive at an overall rating for the car. The electric cars listed here received the highest marks from our experts. We think these are the best electric cars you can buy today.

It's worth noting that, in our experience, most manufacturers' range estimates are realistic. Especially in our warm climate (which, for several reasons enhances range) and with the short distance trips we usually make on our Island (braking regenerates electricity), the estimated range is not only realistic but can even be surpassed when the drive-style is adjusted conform electric driving guidelines using the e-pedal or economy-mode. The average range for the EVs we offer is between 150 km and 620 km on one “tank” of electricity. So even if you drive many kilometers per day, the best electric cars will provide more than enough range to get you from charge to charge.

Affordable Electric Cars

Although Tesla may have captured consumers' imaginations with its futuristic designs, long range and powerful engines, mainstream automakers such as Nissan, Hyundai, Kia and Fiat have been developing and improving affordable electric cars for many years. Most of them offer third or fourth generation EVs which have given them sufficient time to evaluate the performance and develop and improve the challenges that occurred in the first and second generation EVs. These modern and affordable EVs have enough range to get you through your daily commute, along with all the features and luxury you expect from a modern car.