It’s no secret that not all automobiles are created equal. The same goes for electric cars and hybrids. These are the most expensive electric cars you can buy this year. Note that only cars that can be purchased for the 2022 model year have made this list.

Check out this blog post to learn about the most expensive EVs of all time.

Most Expensive Electric Cars On The Market In 2022

• GMC Hummer EV
• Audi e-Tron S Sportback
• Tesla Model X Plaid
• Tesla Model S Plaid
• Audi e-Tron RS GT
• BMW iX M60
• Mercedes-Benz EQS AMG 53 4Matic+
• Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo

GMC Hummer EV- $99 995

General Motors recently revived the legendary Hummer nameplate. The all-new GMC Hummer EV is nothing like its gas-guzzling predecessors, though. In fact, this latest GMC pickup truck features a fully electric drivetrain!

In its most powerful variant, dubbed the Edition 1, the Hummer EV is expected to make as much as 1000 horsepower from its tri-motor electric drivetrain. The price tag sits at a firm $100 000, making it one of the most expensive electric cars on the US market in 2022. The spirit of the original Hummer lives on when it comes to this electric beauty- both cars perform exceptionally well off-road.

Audi e-Tron S Sportback- $106 000

Similar to the previously mentioned GMC Hummer EV, this upscale SUV features a fully electric drivetrain that’s made up of 3 separate motors. This allows for a total power output of a whopping 469 horsepower, along with a sprint to 60mph (97km/h) in only 4.3 seconds.

What’s more, the Audi e-Tron S Sportback can drive over 210 miles (335km) on a single charge. The car’s battery pack can reach 80% charge within just half an hour of charging, too.

All of these cool features do come at quite a high price tag. The most powerful variant of the Audi e-Tron S Sportback will set buyers back by over $100 000, prior to any tax reliefs and rebates. Buyers in Europe should prepare at least €80 000, though the pricing fluctuates depending on the country.

Tesla Model X Plaid- $128 000

Tesla is unarguably one of the key automakers that’s responsible electric cars going mainstream. These high-tech EVs are both popular and rather pricey, and the high-performance Model X Plaid is no different. Let’s not forget that the regular Model X is already far from affordable- this EV starts at nearly $110 000 before extra options.

Buyers who are in the market for a Tesla Model X Plaid, which is a souped-up variant of the regular Model X SUV, should prepare at least $128 000 to purchase one. In return, buyers can get their hands on a monstrous electric SUV that can accelerate to 150 miles per hour (240km/h) in just 10 seconds! Fast enough to justify such a high price tag, if you ask us.

Tesla Model S Plaid- $134 000

The Tesla Model S Plaid is essentially a high-performance EV offered alongside the base model. This sedan made headlines a while back, all thanks to its jaw-dropping performance. That’s because the 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid can reach 60 miles per hour in less than 2 seconds. A 400-mile range (650km) is worth mentioning, too.

Naturally, this kind of performance does come at a hefty price. Buyers in the market for a brand new Tesla Model S Plaid need to prepare around $135 000 before extra options. As a result, this automobile is one of the most expensive electric cars on the market in 2022, and the most expensive vehicle currently sold by Tesla.

Audi e-Tron RS GT- $142 000

The e-Tron RS GT is currently the most expensive electric vehicle sold by German automaker Audi. The four-door sedan is renowned for its exceptional performance, distinctive styling, and a lavish interior. All of those features are combined with an eco-friendly electric drivetrain.

In its most powerful version, the Audi e-Tron RS GT peaks at a whopping 637 horsepower. As a result, the car can reach 60mph in just 3.1 seconds! What’s more, it only takes around 20 minutes to reach 80% charge at a public fast charger.

BMW iX M60- $146 000

Believe it or not, the Tesla Model X is not the most expensive electric SUV available on the market. In fact, that title goes to the recently-unveiled BMW iX M60. This is the most powerful variant of BMW’s flagship fully electric SUV, the iX.

Two electric motors deliver an astounding 619 horsepower to all four wheels, along with up 1100 Nm of torque available instantly, unlike cars with internal combustion engines. Buyers looking for the best-in-class performance should re-consider getting this SUV, as the iX M60 needs 3.8 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour. That’s a bit more than the Model X Plaid, which costs around $10 000 less.

Mercedes-Benz EQS AMG 53 4Matic+- $170 000

According to the German automaker, this lavish electric land yacht combines thrilling performance with unbeatable luxury. You could think of it as a fully electric counterpart of the legendary S-Class.

The car’s dual-motor electric powerplant instantly delivers 649 horsepower to all four wheels, allowing the EQS 53 4Matic+ to reach 60 miles per hour in just 3.4 seconds when using Launch Control. As always, luxury comes at a price. The whopping $170 000 price tag makes the highest-trim EQS one of the most expensive electric cars on the market today.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo- $187 000

Let’s be honest, electric cars don’t really get much better than this. Who wouldn’t want a high-performance German sedan, complete with a powerful electric drivetrain and an upscale feel both inside and out?

Despite having the word Turbo in the nameplate, the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo does not actually have a supercharger. Instead, the vehicle is powered by a dual-motor electric drivetrain rated at up to 750 horsepower. As a result, this EV can shoot up to 60 miles per hour in just 2.7 seconds!

In addition to jaw-dropping performance, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo doubles as the most expensive electric car available on the market today. That’s right, you can’t get any new EV that’s pricier than this one.

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Electric cars are well on their way to becoming the future of mobility. While many automakers attempt to lower the pricing of their models to make EVs more accessible, others focus on producing high-end cars offered at jaw-dropping price tags. Some are limited to just a few units worldwide, hence the most expensive electric car may not be what you expect!

Note that we have only added cars with fully electric drivetrains. PHEVs and other types of hybrids are not added to this list.

We’ve also broken down this blog post into the following sections, leading up to reveal the world’s most expensive electric car. Click one of the links below to quickly jump to each section and find out how much each car costs.

The 8 Most Expensive Electric Cars Of All Time

• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
• Genovation GXE
• Rimac Automobili Concept One
• Nio EP9
• Rimac Automobili Nevera
• Lotus Evija
• Pininfarina Battista Anniversario
• Aspark Owl

Without further ado, let’s jump right in!

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive- $544 000

Mercedes-Benz unveiled this fully electric variant of the SLS AMG supercar back in 2013. We can safely say that it was way ahead of its time. The SLS AMG Electric Drive came powered by a quad-motor powertrain, rated at 740 horsepower in total. As a result, this car can accelerate to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds!

The single-charge range of this electric supercar is 250 kilometers (160 miles) thanks to its 60kWh battery pack. That is more than double what most competitors offered at the time.

The German automaker built less than 100 units in total, valued at roughly half a million dollars (€450 000) each. This rare gem is worth even more money today.

Genovation GXE- $750 000

If you’re looking for ultimate performance, it doesn’t really get any better than this. The Genovation GXE is essentially a seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette transformed into a fully electric record-breaking supercar. The GXE also doubles as one of the most expensive electric cars of all time.

This 800-horsepower monster has gone down in history as the first electric car to surpass 200 miles per hour (320 km/h). In fact, its top speed is over 211mph (337km/h)!

The production of the GXE is strictly limited to just 75 units worldwide, each one worth over $750 000 (€680 000).

Rimac Automobili Concept One- $1 000 000+

This Croatian automaker may have only been around for a little over a decade, but Rimac has quickly risen to fame. The Concept One was the brand’s first EV developed from the ground up. It’s extremely impressive, to say the least. Four electric motors power the Concept One. As a result, this electric supercar can reach 60 miles per hour in an astounding 2.8 seconds.

Only 8 examples were built, one of which was totaled by TV star Richard Hammond while filming an episode of the Grand Tour. That’s right, this show host is responsible for crashing what was probably the most expensive electric car at the time. Every one of the remaining 7 units is worth at least a million dollars (€910 000).

NIO EP9- $1 200 000

There’s a pretty good chance that anyone interested in high-performance cars has heard about this beauty. The Nio EP9 made headlines back in 2017, as this fully electric supercar broke the world record at the infamous Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. As a matter of fact, this car lapped the Nordschleife loop in a jaw-dropping 6 minutes and 45 seconds!

Each one of the car’s four motors makes a little over 335 horsepower, raising the total power output to nearly 1350 horses. The production run is limited to just 16 units worldwide. Oh, and this beauty isn’t even street legal. Owners can only drive their EP9s at the local race track.

Rimac Nevera- $2 500 000

After releasing the previously mentioned Concept One, the journey of Croatian automaker Rimac was far from over. Back in 2021, Rimac unveiled the Nevera supercar- the fastest and most expensive electric car crafted by the company.

A 1914-horsepower quad-motor electric drivetrain powers the Nevera. The car entered production back in 2021, with a short production run limited to just 150 units worldwide. The price tag of the Nevera is equally astonishing as its performance- a brand new unit will cost roughly $2 500 000 (€2.27mln).

Lotus Evija- $2 600 000

Lotus has always had a reputation for being one of the most innovative automakers in the world. After all, the brand arguably rose to fame after releasing the Elise. The Lotus Elise remains one of the best performance-oriented picks within its price range. The recently-unveiled Evija is in a whole different league, though.

At the time of its debut, the Evija was the world’s most powerful production car rated at 2000 horsepower. Its price tag is equally impressive. This electric supercar will set you back around $2.6 million (€2.37mln). The production run is limited to just 130 units in total, and all slots are reportedly sold out.

Pininfarina Battista Anniversario- $2 900 000

Pininfarina is a legendary Italian coachbuilder and car design company. Designers from Pininfarina are responsible for designing some of the world’s most famous autos, including Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, or Lancias. Now, the company is making its very own electric supercar. It comes powered by a monstrous 1900 horsepower drivetrain. As a result, the Battista Anniversario is capable of a sprint to 100km/h in under 2 seconds.

Make no mistake, the regular Pininfarina Battista is already quite a special vehicle. Out of the 150 Battistas produced in total, only 5 will be made in the Anniversario trim level. Each one valued at $2 900 000 (€2.64mln).

Aspark Owl- $3 500 000

Most of us wanted to own a spaceship back when we were kids, or at least a car that resembled one. Now, thanks to a small Japanese automaker, that dream is closer to reality than ever before.

The Aspark Owl is easily one of the craziest looking cars of all time. The exterior of was designed with peak performance and aerodynamics in mind, and it shows. The car’s drivetrain rated at over 1900 horses is worth mentioning, too. The Owl’s gigantic $3 500 000 (€3.2mln)price tag is easily its most impressive feature, though. This is the world’s most expensive electric car of all time, excluding crazy one-offs and concepts that were never available for buyers to begin with.

Aspark has reportedly already sold out all available slots. If you’re in the market for an Owl, you’ll have to wait for a couple of years. If a used one ever pops up on the market in the first place, that is.