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Electric cars and trucks are unlikely to be available in large volumes anytime soon. However, several manufacturers are devoting significant resources to the development of electric vehicles and plan to mass-produce them within a few years.
The Tesla Roadster is the only highway-certified electric vehicle currently available for sale in the U.S.,
but its cost is prohibitive for most consumers. Other, more-affordable EVs may be available in the near future.
Currently Available
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Tesla Roadster
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Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 125 mph
Range: 244 mi.
Power: 240 hp
0-60 time: 3.9 sec.
Battery type: Lithium ion
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Availability: Currently available in U.S.
Price: $101,500
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Coming Soon
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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Seating capacity: 4
Top speed: 82 mph
Range: 100 mi.
Power: 63 hp
0-60 time: <9 sec.
Battery type: Lithium ion
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Availability: 2009 in Japan; may be available in U.S. at later date
Price: $47,500 |
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Nissan LEAF
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Seating capacity: 5
Top speed: 90 mph
Range: 100 mi.
Power: NA
0-60 time: NA
Battery type: Lithium ion
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Availability: Limited production 2010; mass production 2012
Price: Not available |
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Ford Focus EV
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Seating capacity: 4
Top speed: 85 mph
Range: 100 mi.
Power: 141 hp
0-60 time: NA
Battery type: Lithium ion |
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Availability: Currently in small test fleets in US & UK; on sale in N. America by 2011
Price: Not available |
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Tesla Model S
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Seating capacity: 7
Top speed: 120 mph
Range: 300 mi.
Power: NA
0-60 time: 5.6 sec.
Battery type: Lithium ion
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Availability: 2011 in U.S.
Price: $49,900 |
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Volkswagen Up!
Car
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Seating capacity: 3+1
Top speed: NA
Range: 60-80 mi.
Power: NA
0-60 time: 11 sec. |
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Availability: Limited U.S. production by 2013; mass production by 2020
Price: Not available |
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Concept and Field Test EVs
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MINI E
Two Seater
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Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 95 mph
Range: 100-150 mi.
Power: 141 hp
0-60 time: 8.5 sec. |
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Availability: 1-yr. field trial (450 vehicles) in LA, NY & NJ starting 2009
Price: $50,000 (estimated) |
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Audi R8 e-tron
Two Seater
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Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 124 mph
Range: 154 mi.
Power: 313 hp
0-60 time: 4.8 sec. |
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Availability: Concept; limited number of vehicles based on this format available in U.S.by 2011
Price: Not available |
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Dodge Circuit
Two Seater
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Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 120 mph
Range: 150-200 mi.
Power: 268 hp
0-60 time: <5 sec. |
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Availability: Concept
Price: Not available |
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*Availability dates typically indicate calendar year rather than model year.
Sources: Manufacturer Web sites and reliable news sources. Updated 10/28/2009.
Note: Due to the volatile nature of the automobile industry, the information in this table is best viewed as a forecast. |
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