# 5 Of The Best EV Alternatives To The Tesla Model S (And They're Cheaper, Too)

> When the Tesla Model S launched back in 2012, it helped usher in a new era for the EV industry. Previously, EVs had relied on eco-friendliness as their only real selling point, but the Model S was a genuinely desirable…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2004834/best-cheap-electric-vehicle-alternatives-tesla-model-s-2025/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68ffe6ae4d4a27b4bfaed031)
- **Published:** 2025-10-27
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla #model #alternatives #cheaper #real #design #desirable #friendliness
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