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Here are the EVs you can lease for under $300 a month this September [Updated]
With more options than ever, driving an electric vehicle has never been more affordable. As new EVs hit the market, the lease deals are heating up. Here are all the EVs you can lease for under $300 a month this September.
A record 330,463 electric vehicles were sold in the US in the second quarter. According to Kelley Blue Book, EVs accounted for 8% of total new vehicle sales in Q2, up from 7.1% in the first three months of 2024.
The growth was driven by the influx of new models, massive discounts, and higher leasing rates. A big factor behind leasing is the ability to pass on the $7,500 federal tax credit to lessees.
Most automakers are slapping the $7,500 on top of additional incentives like lease bonus cash, conquest, and loyalty offers. In total, the savings amount to over $10,000 in many cases.
According to Motor Intelligence, Kia’s new three-row EV9 SUV sold with an average discount of over $19,700 in July. The Honda Prologue and Volkswagen sold with an average discount of $7,035 and $13,015, respectively.
EVs you can lease for under $300 a month in September
As the discounts continue to pile up, several EVs are available to lease for under $300, even $200 a month this September. According to an analysis from online auto research firm CarsDirect, here are some of the best electric vehicle lease deals this month (find deals in your area at the bottom).
For smaller (subcompact) SUVs, the 2024 Kia Niro Wind EV is listed at $169 for 24 months. With $3,999 due at signing, it has an effective cost of $336 per month.
Although that may sound intriguing, other electric models are available at even more affordable monthly rates.
For example, the 2024 Honda Prologue EX at $269 for 36 months. With only $1,999 due at signing, Honda’s electric SUV can be leased for an effective rate of $325 a month.
The Prologue EX also has a range of up to 296 miles, compared to the Niro EV, which has an EPA-estimated 253-mile driving range. Despite the Prologue’s higher starting price ($47,400 vs $39,600), Honda offers more incentives, including a loyalty (or conquest) bonus.
Volkswagen’s ID.4 is available for $219 for 36 months. With $3,499 due at signing, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard has an effective cost of $316 per month.
| Electric Vehicle | Monthly Rate | Term (months) |
Due at Signing |
| 2024 Kia Niro Wind EV | $169 | 24 | $3,999 |
| 2024 VinFast VF 8 | $199 | 36 | $894 |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | $209 | 24 | $3,999 |
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | $209 | 33 | $3,999 |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | $219 | 36 | $3,499 |
| 2024 Honda Prologue | $269 | 36 | $1,999 |
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 | $299 | 33 | $3,999 |
After unveiling the updated US-built 2025 model, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is one of the best EVs to lease in September.
The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL RWD is listed at $209 for 33 months. With $3,999 due upfront, you can drive off in a new IONIQ 5 for $330 a month.
Hyundai’s electric fastback, the IONIQ 6, is listed at $299 for 33 months. The 2024 IONIQ 6 SEL RWD, with $3,999 due at signing, has an effective cost of $420 per month.
Its third EV, the Kona Electric, is slightly more expensive at $362 for 24 months. That’s for the 2025 Kona SEL EV with up to 261 miles range. With $1,991 due upfront, the Kona EV costs $445 a month.
Kia’s EV6 is another top EV lease option this month. The 2024 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD is listed at just $209 for 24 months. Kia states that $3,999 is due at signing, amounting to a $376 monthly rate.
After Kia introduced a new Tesla Conquest Cash discount, Tesla drivers (buyers and lessees) can score an extra $1,500 off the EV9 and $1,000 off the EV6.
With the discount, Kia’s EV6 is even cheaper to lease than a Soul at just $179 per month ($346 effective rate) despite costing more than double.
Although not on the list, the Subaru Solterra is also a steal in September. The 2024 Subaru Solterra Premium starts at $329 per month (36 months) with no money down.
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Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner with Superchargers and giant movie screens is ready to open, and I have to admit, it looks pretty sick.
This project has been in the works for a long time.
In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in Los Angeles.” It was yet another “Is he joking?” kind of Elon Musk idea, but he wasn’t kidding.
A few months later, Tesla applied for building permits for “a restaurant and Supercharger station” at a location in Santa Monica. However, the project stalled for a long time, apparently due to local regulations.
Nevertheless, Tesla still moved forward with a Supercharger at the location, but it had to move the diner project to Hollywood. In 2022, Tesla filed the construction plans with the city, giving us the first look at what the automaker intends to build.
In 2023, the automaker broke ground on the site of the diner.
7 years after being originally announced, the project appears now ready to open:
Musk said that he ate at the diner last night and claimed that it is “one of the coolest spots in LA.” He didn’t say when it will open, but Tesla vehicles have been spotted at Supercharger and people appear to be testing the dinning experience inside.
A Tesla Optimus Robot can be seen inside the diner on a test rack. It looks like Tesla might use one for some tasks inside the diner.
Earlier this year, Tesla integrated the diner into its mobile app – hinting at some interaction through the app – possibly ordering from it.
Electrek’s Take
I think it looks pretty cool. I am a fan of the design and concept.
However, considering the state of the Tesla community, I don’t think I’d like the vibes. That said, it looks like Tesla isn’t prominently pushing its branding on the diner.
You can come and charge there, but it looks like Tesla is also aiming to get a wider clientele just for dining.
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Hyundai’s electric minivan is finally out in the open. The Staria EV was caught without camo near Hyundai’s R&D center in Korea, giving us a closer look at the electric minivan undisguised.
Hyundai’s electric minivan drops camo ahead of debut
The Staria arrived in 2021 as the successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Although the Staria has received several updates throughout the years, 2026 will be its biggest by far.
Hyundai will launch the Staria EV, its first electric minivan. Like the current model, the 2026 Staria will be available in several different configurations, including cargo, passenger, and even a camper version.
We’ve seen the Staria EV out in public a few times already. Last month, we got a glimpse of it while driving on public roads in Korea.
Despite the camouflage, new EV-like design elements were visible, including updated LED headlights and a full-length light bar. Although it’s still unclear, the electric version appears to be roughly the same size as the current Staria from the side, but slightly wider from the front.
New images posted on the South Korean forum Clien reveal a test car, expected to be Hyundai’s Staria electric minivan, without camo.
Like most Hyundai test cars, the prototype has a black front and a grey body. It still features a similar look to other prototypes we’ve seen, but you can clearly see the new facelift.
Earlier this year, a Staria EV was spotted in a parking lot in Korea, featuring a similar look. The electric version is nearly identical to the Staria Lounge, but with an added charge port and closed-off grille.
The Hyundai Staria EV is expected to make its global debut later this year. Technical details have yet to be revealed, but it’s expected to feature either a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing a range of around 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).
Hyundai’s electric SUV arrives after Kia introduced its first electric van, the PV5, which launched in Europe and Korea earlier this year.
In Europe, the Kia Passenger PV5 model is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version has a WLTP range of 181 miles or 247 miles.
Source: TheKoreanCarBlog, Clien
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