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New & Upcoming Electric Vehicles
 

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


Tesla Roadster
Tesla Roadster


Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 125 mph
Range: 244 mi.
Power: 240 hp
0-60 time: 3.9 sec.
Battery type: Lithium ion


Availability: Currently available in U.S.

Price: $101,500

 


Coming Soon


Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Seating capacity: 4
Top speed: 82 mph
Range: 100 mi.
Power: 63 hp
0-60 time: <9 sec.
Battery type: Lithium ion


Availability: 2009 in Japan; may be available in U.S. at later date

Price: $47,500


Nissan LEAF
Nissan LEAF

Seating capacity: 5
Top speed: 90 mph
Range: 100 mi.
Power: NA
0-60 time: NA
Battery type: Lithium ion


Availability: Limited production 2010; mass production 2012

Price: Not available


Ford Focus EV
Ford Focus EV


Seating capacity: 4
Top speed: 85 mph
Range: 100 mi.
Power: 141 hp
0-60 time: NA
Battery type: Lithium ion


Availability: Currently in small test fleets in US & UK; on sale in N. America by 2011

Price: Not available


Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S


Seating capacity: 7
Top speed: 120 mph
Range: 300 mi.
Power: NA
0-60 time: 5.6 sec.
Battery type: Lithium ion


Availability: 2011 in U.S.

Price: $49,900


Volkswagen Up!
Car
Volkswagen Up!


Seating capacity: 3+1
Top speed: NA
Range: 60-80 mi.
Power: NA
0-60 time: 11 sec.


Availability: Limited U.S. production by 2013; mass production by 2020

Price: Not available


Concept and Field Test EVs


MINI E
Two Seater
MINI E


Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 95 mph
Range: 100-150 mi.
Power: 141 hp
0-60 time: 8.5 sec.


Availability: 1-yr. field trial (450 vehicles) in LA, NY & NJ starting 2009

Price: $50,000 (estimated)


Audi R8 e-tron
Two Seater
Audi e-tron

Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 124 mph
Range: 154 mi.
Power: 313 hp
0-60 time: 4.8 sec.
 


Availability: Concept; limited number of vehicles based on this format available in U.S.by 2011

Price: Not available


Dodge Circuit
Two Seater
Dodge Circuit


Seating capacity: 2
Top speed: 120 mph
Range: 150-200 mi.
Power: 268 hp
0-60 time: <5 sec.


Availability: Concept

Price: Not available


*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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