Best electric cars for seniors is a question of safe driving experience. We are often concerned about their safety on the road. Therefore we need to understand which can be the best electric car for seniors which not only ensures their safety but also provides a hassle free driving experience on the road as they do not have to refuel their car. 

Electric cars also do not emit noise as much as a petrol or diesel car which provides a senior person a calm driving experience. Out of all the electric vehicle brands we have picked a few of them and today we will discuss about them.

Nissan Leaf

Number one is the Nissan Leaf tagged as best electric cars for seniors. In the list of least expensive cars Nissan Leaf is at the top as it has a customer friendly price. This EV can travel 200 miles on a single charge. It is also best for long trips as it has a spacious interior. An elderly person can experience a comfortable journey. 

Talk about its charging then with a public fast charger in just 40 minutes it can go from 0% to 80%. The brand also offers a 7kW wall box which takes 8 hours to charge your Nissan Leaf full at your home.

Before any upgrades and tax credits Nissan Leaf will cost around $30,000.

Chevrolet Bolt

If a senior is looking for an affordable electric car then Chevrolet Bolt is an electric car with an affordable price and long range. On a single charge you can drive it up to 250 miles. With seating capacity of five persons. It is the best car for long driving range and experiencing fun.  With its beautiful interior and user-friendly infotainment system your trip is never boring. It has a 10.2 inch touch screen, Android Auto, wireless Apple Carplay, 60/40-split, folding backseat, automatic emergency braking and other features. 

The car has a battery capacity of 65kWh and with a 240 V supply it can be charged fully in 9 hours but if you are using 120 V supply then 12 hours is the time your Bolt EV will take to charge fully. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt is available in 2 trims 1LT costs $26,500 and 2LT costs $29,700.

Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai Kona Electric is a five-seater hatchback SUV with compact design, affordable price and long driving range that makes it best electric car for seniors. It has a boot space of 332 liters and seats are arranged in 2 rows. On a single charge Hyundai Kona can go up to 258 miles. It has a battery capacity of 39.2kWh and it takes around 6 hours to charge fully.

This electric car also has a sunroof and for safety features it has 6 airbags, driver attention warning, forward collision avoidance assist and lane keeping assist. The car is equipped with standard features like 7-inch touchscreen display, a 6-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It can reach from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds.

In 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric is available in three trims:- SE costs $ 33,550, mid range SEL costs $37,300 and  top model Limited starts at $42,550.Please note that above mentioned prices are excluding the applicable federal tax credit.

Kia Niro EV

Kia Niro is an easy to drive and family friendly electric car. Its spacious interior makes it best for seniors.On a single charge it can travel up to 285 miles the 64.8kWh battery packs helps Kia Niro to achieve this range. In the center of the dashboard there are two large touchscreen infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also 6 -speaker audio system meets your sound choice.  Its sporty body and elevated height makes it an excellent electric car for seniors. Also its safety features include anti-lock brakes,collision warning, stability control and front, side, overhead and knee airbags.

You can get Niro EV in three trim levels:-  the base LX trim starting at $26,590, EX will  cost $29,190 and SX which is most advanced will cost you  $32,590.

Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen ID.4 is rear wheel drive and can travel 211 miles on a single charge. For the senior drivers it is best because it has a spacious interior with sufficient leg room to give a comfortable riding experience. Apart from comfort this car has a lot of safety features. It has a suite of 6 airbags, rain sensing windshield wipers, forward collision warning etc. A notable fact about Volkswagen ID. 4 is that it meets all the guidelines of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and has been winning Safety Pick Plus award since 2021. 

With a1 20V  level 1 charger it will take 50 hours to reach from 0-100%, with 240V level 2 charger it will take around 8 hours to reach from 0-100% but if you are using Level 3 DC fast charging then in just 38 minutes it will reach from 0-80%. Its starting price is $35,000 and you can get top model for $45,500 which has advanced features.