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From track tests to real-world drives, we ranked the best small electric cars for 2026 and 2027. See which models deliver the most for your money.

Americans have had a long love affair with big cars and the fantasy of hulking pickup trucks on wide open roads, but now many are finding new flings with smaller cars simply because they're cheaper.

After years of rising car prices and new models growing ever biggereven pricier EVs, the tide may be turning. Cheap, small cars saw an upswing in sales in 2024, and automakers are noticing.

The tiny two-seater is back. Bigger cars, Chinese development speed and better batteries were crucial to enabling the new electric Smart #2. Can it repeat past glory?

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...

Michal studies Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK, and has been writing for CarBuzz since March 2025. He was nominated for student culture piece of the year recently and has been ...

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava says the Indian passenger car market continues with strong demand for small cars, even as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. U.K.-based Neil Winton covers the European Auto industry. Europeans have been priced out of the market for small cars by ...