Plug-in hybrid cars and trucks are unlikely to be available in large volumes anytime soon, but a few manufacturers have announced plans to offer them for sale in the U.S. in the next few years.
Now Available
2011-2012 Chevrolet Volt
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Seating capacity: 4 Power: 111kW (150 hp) 0-60 time: <9 sec. Battery type: Lithium-ion Battery capacity: NA Charge time: 10 hrs (120V), 4 hrs (240V) |
Availability:
Initially limited to California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and the Washington D.C. area. Available nationwide by the end of 2011. Price: $39,145-$41,000 |
Coming Soon
Fisker Karma
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Seating capacity: 4 Power: 403 hp 0-60 time: 5.9 sec (sport mode); 7.9 sec (stealth mode) Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity: 20 kWh Charge time: 6–14 hrs |
Availability: 2011 Price:
$88,000 (estimated) |
Ford C-MAX Energi
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Seating capacity:
NA Power:
NA 0-60 time:
NA Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity:
NA Charge time:
NA |
Availability: 2012 Price:
NA |
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
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Seating capacity: 5 Power: 134 hp 0-60 time: NA Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity: NA Charge time: 1.5–3 hrs |
Availability: 2012 (selected states) 2013 (all states) Price: $27,000 - $34,000 (estimated) |
Field Test Vehicles
Volvo C30 Plug-in Hybrid 
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Seating capacity:
5 Power:
282 0-60 time:
6.9 sec. Battery type:
Litium ion Battery capacity:
12 kWh Charge time:
NA |
Availability:
1,000 vehicles in field tests in California, China, and Europe in 2011 Price:
NA |
Dodge Ram Plug-in Hybrid 
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Seating capacity:
NA
Power:
500+ hp (combined)
0-60 time:
NA
Battery type:
Lithium ion
Battery capacity:
NA
Charge time:
NA
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Availability:
140 vehicles deployed in 12 cities starting spring 2011
Price:
NA
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NA = Not available
*Availability dates typically indicate calendar year rather than model year.
Sources: Manufacturer Web sites and reliable news sources. Updated 7/15/2011.
Note: Due to the volatile nature of the automobile industry, the information in this table is best viewed as a forecast.