Our picks for the most budget-friendly cars of 2026 so far

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Toyota’s bZ is the best affordable fully electric SUV

The Toyota bZ is the automaker’s first fully electric car, and after receiving a midcycle refresh in 2025, the 2026 model has a 25% larger battery range than its earlier iteration.

The bZ starts at just under $35,000 for a base model XLE. All bZ vehicles come with a lithium-ion continue reading …