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EV Lineup FAQ
Frequently asked questions about EV Lineup — the free electric vehicle database — and about the 87 EV models it covers.
EV Lineup is a free electric vehicle database and comparison site for anyone shopping for or researching an EV. It holds a standardized spec sheet for 87 electric models from 32 brands — price, EPA range, 0–60 mph, power, battery size, DC fast-charging speed, seats and trims — plus profiles for 35 manufacturers, side-by-side comparisons of any two models, and best-of lists generated from the same data. It is free, needs no account to browse, and has no dealer lead forms. These are the questions people actually ask about it, answered plainly. For a longer introduction see what is EV Lineup.
What is EV Lineup?
EV Lineup is a free electric vehicle database and comparison site for anyone shopping for or researching an EV. Every model page carries the same spec fields — starting price, EPA range, 0–60 mph, horsepower, battery capacity in kWh, maximum DC charging speed, drive type and seat count — so two cars can be compared line by line instead of by reading two reviews. The database covers 87 electric models from 32 brands and profiles 35 manufacturers.
Is EV Lineup free, and do I need an account?
Yes, it is free, and no account is needed. Every model page, manufacturer page, comparison and best-of list is open to anyone. Signing in is optional: the account dashboard lists favorites, a garage, private notes and saved comparisons as planned features marked “coming soon”, so no data on the site sits behind a login today. There is no paywall, trial or subscription, and no form to fill in before you see the data.
How many electric cars are in the EV Lineup database?
As of October 21, 2026 the database holds 87 electric model pages from 32 brands, with profiles for 35 manufacturers. Models are added as they are announced, which means the catalog includes cars that are on sale, coming soon and discontinued — each one is labelled with its availability status.
Which brands and regions does EV Lineup cover?
The focus is the US market — Tesla, Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Rivian, Lucid, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Mini, Jaguar, Volkswagen and more. Notable models from Europe and China are also listed, including Renault, Citroën, BYD, NIO, XPeng, Geely and Rimac, which are useful for context but are not all sold in the United States.
Where does EV Lineup's data come from?
Specs are researched from manufacturer material and public sources, and range figures are the EPA ratings where an EPA rating exists. Because prices and specs change often, always confirm the final numbers with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. If you spot something wrong, email jeanpaulwilson@gmail.com and it gets fixed.
How do I compare two electric cars side by side?
Open a comparison URL directly — for example /compare/tesla-model-3-vs-bmw-i4 — or pick two cars in the database and use the compare bar. The comparison table puts price, EPA range, 0–60 mph, top speed, power, battery capacity, DC charging speed and seat count in one view and marks which car wins each row.
Which electric car has the longest range?
The /best/longest-range-evs page ranks every model in the database by EPA range and is generated from the database rather than hand-curated, so it keeps up as models change. As of October 21, 2026 several models in the database are rated above 400 miles of EPA range. Real-world range is lower than the EPA figure in cold weather and at highway speeds.
What is the cheapest electric car?
The /best/cheapest-evs page ranks models by MSRP, and /best/evs-under-40k lists everything under $40,000. As of October 21, 2026 the entry end of the US market in the database sits around $34,000–$35,000 MSRP before taxes, fees and incentives; a federal or state incentive can lower the real cost further. Micro-EVs sold only outside the US, such as the Citroën AMI, are cheaper still.
Are there electric SUVs with three rows of seats?
Yes. The /best/3-row-evs page lists every model in the database with six or more adult seats; the Kia EV9 and Rivian R1S are both seven-seaters. Each listing shows its seat count so you can check before visiting a dealer.
Does EV Lineup cover electric pickup trucks?
Yes. /best/electric-trucks lists the electric pickups in the database — including the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV — with their availability status, because some are on sale and others are announced or cancelled.
Does EV Lineup show used EV prices or dealer inventory?
No. EV Lineup lists manufacturer starting prices (MSRP) for new models. It does not value used cars, track trade-in prices, or show dealer stock. For a used-car valuation, a site such as Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds is the better tool; see /alternatives for an honest comparison.
Does EV Lineup have an API for developers and AI assistants?
Yes. There is a free read-only JSON API at /api/ev/all, /api/ev/search, /api/ev/specs, /api/ev/compare and /api/ev/best, documented by an OpenAPI description at /openapi.json and an MCP manifest at /mcp.json, so assistants and scripts can query the same data the site shows.
Is EV Lineup independent of the car makers?
Yes. EV Lineup is an independent site run by Jean-Paul Wilson and is not owned by, or affiliated with, any manufacturer. It is not a dealer and does not sell cars or sell your details as a sales lead. Advertising enquiries are handled on /advertise.
How often is the data updated?
Model, price and availability records are maintained by hand and revised as manufacturers announce changes; the best-of lists and comparison tables are generated from the database and refreshed periodically (pages are cached for up to an hour), so a corrected price or spec moves the ranking without anyone rewriting an article. Treat prices as a guide and confirm them with the seller.