Meet the Fleet
- Cars that are available now (or will be soon) are at the top of the list.
- Concept cars (not yet scheduled for production) are at the bottom.
- Click a vehicle name or photo for news, discussions, and galleries for that car.
- 35 miles electric + gas
- $39,100
- Now
Chevy Volt
Plug-in Hybrid · Sedan
- Winner of Kelly Blue Book's Total Cost of Ownership award
- Takes about 10 hours to fully charge using standard 120v outlet
- Combined MPG rating after electricity has been depleted is 37 MPG
The Chevy Volt's technology has leapfrogged standard hybrids like the Toyota Prius. This well-equipped, five-door, four-seat hatchback operates as an electric car for its first 35 miles after a full charge and then uses gas to extend its range. It burns no gasoline during the first 35 miles after a charge, drawing energy from a lithium ion battery pack. When the battery is depleted, a 1.4-liter engine kicks in to power a generator that sustains the battery charge enough to give the car another 300 or so miles of range.
- 21 miles + gas
- $33,800
- Now
Ford C-Max Energi
Plug-in Hybrid · Wagon/Van
- Versatile and functional "multi-activity" platform
- 21 miles of all-electric drive, and then 47 mpg
- Beats plug-in hybrid competitors on price and overall efficiency
The Ford C-Max Energi is a compelling alternative to the other leading plug-in hybrids—the Chevy Volt and Plug-in Prius. It offers 21 miles of all-electric driving, 620 miles of total range, and an attractive price.
- 76 miles
- $40,000
- Now
Ford Focus Electric
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Ford's first passenger electric car
- Full recharge between 3 and 4 hours on 240V Level 2 charging station
- Liquid cooled and heated batteries for durability and cold weather performance
The five-door hatchback provides about 80 miles of range and many features that make it an enticing EV package, including higher speed charging, and liquid cooled/heated batteries for maintaining range in hot and cold weather.
- 20 miles + gas
- $39,500
- Now
Ford Fusion Energi
Plug-in Hybrid · Sedan
- Plug-in option available in stylish maintream full-size sedan
- Ford's "EV Now" mode keeps car in electric mode when battery has charge
- Compelling roomier alternative to Volt or Plug-in Prius
The Ford Fusion Energi offers a robust plug-in electric system in an ultra-popular roomy full-size sedan platform. The model offers the equivalent of about 100 miles per gallon, without compromising style or passenger space. The privilege comes at a price premium above the top competing plug-in models.
- 13 plus gas
- $39,800
- Now
Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid ·
- At 115 MPGe, the most efficient plug-in car in its class
- At 196 horsepower, more powerful than plug-in competition
- It's pricier than competing plug-in hybrid models
The Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid is pricier than its PHEV competition, but it comes in a very popular design, with more passenger space and lots of power. Honda engineers also managed to get an impressive rating of 115 MPGe.
- 82 miles
- $36,600
- Now
Honda Fit EV
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- The Fit EV is only available for lease
- Honda Fit EV uses modes and gears to maximum effect
- Range numbers and top speed a little better than other small electric cars
Using the popular small-but-spacious format of the Honda Fit, the company offers a fully capable five-passenger all-electric version. Honda is not new to electric cars, having produced a limited run of the Honda EV Plus in the late 1990s, as well as the current Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell electric car. The Honda Fit EV provides about 80 miles of range, and is rated at the equivalent of 118 miles per gallon.
- 62 miles
- $29,900
- Now
Mitsubishi i
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- Small and zippy, but total power and range is weak
- Overall package falls short of competing small electric models
- Base-level price starts at $29,900, but quickly jumps up with options
The Mitsubishi i (formerly i-MiEV) was once considered a front-runner in the race for a mass-market EV. The cute car claims a max speed of 80 mph and a range of about 75 miles. But with the Mitsubishi i's small size and modest electric drivetrain, and limited production numbers, it has become more of an also-ran.
- 73 miles
- $35,200
- Now
Nissan LEAF
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Most affordable mass-produced all-electric sedan (in forseeable future)
- Great handling, brisk acceleration and plenty of space for passengers and cargo
- 3.3-kilowatt charger (at 220v) adds about 10 miles of range per hour
Nissan calls the LEAF the "world's first affordable, zero-emission car." The LEAF is a well-equipped, all-electric hatchback that seats five adults and commonly travels about 80 miles on a single charge. As of summer 2012, the LEAF is available to test-drive and purchase at Nissan dealerships throughout the United States.
- 300 miles
- $88,000
- Now
Tesla Model S
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Striking design
- Huge battery for long driving range
- 17-inch touch screen to manage controls
The Tesla Model S is a bright vision of what a practical and desirable all-electric sedan could be. Tesla set a big goal for itself to deliver not just a great EV, but the world's best luxury sedan. Mission accomplished.
- 11 miles + gas
- $32,000
- Now
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid · Sedan
- Best suited to drivers with short commutes
- Will boost Prius average mileage from 50 to about 75 mpg
- Toyota still shows reluctance about lithium batteries and plug-in technology
The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s 4.4 kilowatt-hour battery pack provides 11 or more all-electric miles after a full charge. As a result, drivers with short commutes commonly get more than 100 miles per gallon.
- 100 miles
- $49,800
- Now
Toyota RAV4 EV
Electric Vehicle · SUV
- Not just a reincarnation of the old RAV4 EV, a true collaboration between Toyota and Tesla
- Combines high performance battery and power train with the styling and cargo capacity of SUV
- 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds, top speed of 100 m.p.h.
After reaching an agreement with Tesla, Toyota has once again embraced the concept of a small battery-powered SUV. Given the success of the beloved original RAV4 EV, the reincarnation of this vehicle with Tesla underpinnings will have big shoes to fill. Is the "Toyesla" alliance up to the challenge?
- 100 miles
- $45,000
- 2013
BMW i3
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Impressive carbon fiber body
- BMW driving dynamics, and aggressive regen braking
- Might be available with range-extending small gas engine
Likely the lightest EV on the market, the i3 has a liquid-cooled 22-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack on board. It offers 90-plus miles of range, and a 170-horsepower electric motor driving the rear wheels.
- 75 miles
- $32,500
- 2013
Chevrolet Spark EV
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- It's small, about two inches shorter than a Mini Cooper
- Limited run of a couple thousand units
- Steep price tag compared to gas version of Spark
In its first pure electric follow-up to the ill-fated EV1, General Motors offers an electric minicar. The smallest electrics have so far been a tough sell, and the Spark EV's $32,000 price tag will make it equally difficult. Unfortunately, the Spark EV's sticker is out of proportion with its size and capability.
- TBD
- 2013
Fiat 500e
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Small EV in the form of iconic Fiat 500
- Fiat seems less than fully committed to production
- Small size makes 500e very efficient, and ideal for urban driving
The 500e, every bit as cute as the gas-powered Fiat 500, will use a 24 kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, providing an estimated 80 miles of range under typical driving conditions. Details about pricing and launch date are not yet available.
- 30 miles + gas
- TBD
- 2013
Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid · SUV
- Fully capable SUV that could break 100 mpg
- James Bond high-tech features
- Still just a concept
The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, a mid-sized SUV plug-in hybrid, initially debuted as the PX-MiEV at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle’s lithium ion battery pack stores enough energy to provide about 30 miles of all-electric driving. When the batteries are depleted, a 1.6-liter 114-horsepower four-cylinder engine kicks on to either charge the battery or provide power to the wheels.
- 70 miles
- TBD
- 2013
Smart ED
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- On the road in limited numbers in Germany
- 30 kW electric motor powers the rear wheels
- Prototype system for communicating with multiple electric grids
The Smart ED is the electric version of the Smart ForTwo—with a top speed of 60 miles per hour—is unlikely to shake the car’s bad rap for being underpowered. Worse yet, the lack of size, range and oomph feeds into the perception of electric cars as glorified golf carts. Smart has not committed to bringing the Smart ED to the United States.
- 80 miles
- TBD
- 2013
Volkswagen E-Up!
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- Electric version of VW's small concept car
- Up! series also includes hybrids and diesels
- Tiny platform could be up-sized for US market
The Volkswagen e-up is a 10.5 foot minicar that seats four—three in front and one in back. Top speed is less than 85 miles per hour, with a 0-60 mph pace of about 11 seconds. The e-up! weighs about 2,400 pounds—with more than 500 pounds coming from the 18 kWh battery pack that can deliver about 80 miles of range from a single charge.
- 30 miles + gas
- $100,000
- 2014
BMW i8
Plug-in Hybrid · Coupe
- Very expensive, limited-production plug-in hybrid supercar
- 170 horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels
- 223 horsepower at the rear from turbocharghed 1.5-litre three-cylinder gas engine
“It’s the sports car of the future, the way BMW imagines it.” That’s how Adrian van Hooydonk, director of BMW’s group design, described the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics” two-door four-seat vehicle. BMW’s overarching goal was to combine breath-taking speed and groundbreaking efficiency. The company expects annual sales of 10,000 units of The BMW i8 starting in 2014.
- 95 miles
- TBD
- 2014
Volkswagen E-Golf
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Electric version of VW's popular Golf
- Will be VW's second electric car
- Includes advanced features to maximize use of regenerative braking
The Volkswagen E-Golf—officially called the Golf blue-e-motion—will be VW's second electric car entry to hit the market in 2014 after the E-Up! kicks off VW's EV future the year before. By placing an electric drivetrain into one of the most popular small cars in the world, VW hopes to convince the car-buying public that EVs have attained much more than niche status.
- 30 miles + gas
- TBD
- 2014
Volvo V70 Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid · Wagon/Van
- Demo project but Volvo looks serious, especially in Europe
- 30 miles all-electric range for now, but will probably be lower to reduce cost
- Company focusing on safety for EV batteries
The Volvo V70 plug-in hybrid demonstration car uses a 11.3 kWh battery pack, to deliver 30 miles of EV range. That could be pricey, but Volvo will work to reduce cost by sizing the battery to meet, but not exceed, consumer needs. The battery pack is combined with a front-wheel drive diesel engine with a rear-wheel drive electric motor. Despite not having a conventional hybrid on the market, the company appears to be very serious about electric-drive technology.
- 30 miles + gas
- TBD
- Concept
Audi A3 E-Tron
Plug-in Hybrid · Coupe
- Sporty subcompact body
- Plug-in hybrid with very small gas engine
The A3 e-tron is a small plug-in hybrid. The subcompact's 12-kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery is matched up with a front-mounted 102-horsepower electric motor and an efficient lightweight 252cc Wankel rotary engine. After 30 miles of all-electric driving, the gas engine allows for an additional 125 miles, according to Audi. The car is probably targeted to crowded urban centers in Europe.
- 94 miles
- $500
- Concept
BMW ActiveE
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Test program to lease electric version of BMW 1-series sedan
- All the handling and refinement you would expect from BMW
- Part of BMW’s program to produce an "i" series of plug-in vehicles
In the first half of 2012, BMW leased its first all-electric four-passenger car to 700
consumers in a few Northeast and West Coast cities. The BMW ActiveE will allow the company to further refine the requirements for a line of future electric cars.
- 50 miles
- TBD
- Concept
Toyota FT-EV
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- Just 50 miles of range
- Toyota not giving many details
- Could push the envelope on car connectivity
Toyota tries to redefine commuting with a 50-mile, 70-mph small commuter car. The FT-EV, based on the platform of the iQ, will be like the EV baby brother to the hefty new Toyota RAV4 EV SUV.
- 18 miles + gas
- $90,000
- Concept
Vision S500
Plug-in Hybrid · Sedan
- Plug-in builds on Mercedes conventional hybrid technology
- Mercedes ride quality and luxury features
- Still in concept phase
The Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid can drive for about 18 miles solely on electricity. In the new European test cycle, that would produce a rating of about 75 mpg or 74 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Think of the possibility of a 70+ mpg S-Class sedan with all the comfort, safety and luxury of a top-of-the-line Mercedes.
- 90 miles
- TBD
- Concept
Volvo C30 Electric
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- High-quality Volvo C30 platform
- Crash testing ad nauseum
- Volvo is serious about plug-in technology, but hasn't set firm production dates
The stats for the Volvo C30 Electric sedan may seem unimpressive: a range of about 90 miles, acceleration from 0-60 mph in 11 seconds, a top speed of about 80 miles per hour, and a leisurely eight hours to recharge the 24 kilowatt-hour battery pack from 220-volt household outlet. But when it comes to performance and safety, Volvo is testing its plug-in prototypes perhaps harder and longer than anybody in the industry, before committing to producing their electric models.
- 100 miles
- $27,000
- Discntd.
Aptera 2e
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- Devoted fans love the radical innovation
- Company teetering on bankruptcy
- Not entirely practical
Winner of the funkiest EV design award, the Aptera 2e (formerly Type-1), looks like a cross between a motorcycle and ultralight single-occupant airplane. Built near San Diego, the Aptera 2e is competing in the Automotive X Prize competition. Thousands of potential buyers paid a $500 refundable deposit in anticipation of production scheduled for late 2008, and then delayed a few more times. Only time will tell if the company can deliver to its loyal fans.
- 88 miles
- $39,900
- Discntd.
Coda Electric Sedan
Electric Vehicle · Sedan
- Conservatively styled four-door, five-passenger sedan
- Big battery equals a reliable 100 miles of range
- Substandard build quality, and poor customer service
The Coda sedan has a relatively big EV battery, so it can deliver 100 miles of range on a regular basis. But at the end of the day, the car’s lack of style, amenities and ride quality, call into question why a potential EV buyer would go with Coda rather than other more capable electric cars on sale.
- 32 miles + gas
- $96,000
- Discntd.
Fisker Karma
Plug-in Hybrid · Sedan
- Four-seat 400-horsepower combines with two electric motors and a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
- Sleek design but overall efficiency is just so-so
- Years of hype lead to one technical glitch and problem after the next
Despite missing a series self-imposed deadlines, Fisker Automotive managed to to bring its $96,000 400-horsepower four-seat plug-in hybrid to market in early 2011. But the company continues to be plagued by technical and business problems.
- 30 miles + gas
- TBD
- Discntd.
Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid · SUV
- The only plug-in hybrid SUV with set production date: 2012
- Built on proven Escape Hybrid platform
- More than 100 Escape plug-ins currently under testing
Ford is claiming that the Ford Escape Plug-in hybrid, a fully capable small SUV, can travel 30 to 35 miles using little or no gas—if driven in town and if the batteries are charged for six to eight hours using common household current. After those 30 or so miles, the vehicle reverts to acting like a conventional Escape Hybrid—which happens to be the most fuel-efficient SUV currently on American roads.
- 56 miles
- $57,400
- Discntd.
Ford/Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric
Electric Vehicle · Wagon/Van
- The only all-electric small truck for delivery businesses
- Ford Transit Connect platform won 2010 Truck of the Year award
- Azure Dynamics Corporation provided 55-kilowatt electric drivetrain
The Ford/Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric combines car-like driving dynamics, generous cargo capacity, and marketing opportunities for small businesses to emblazon the large exterior panels with green slogans such as “Zero-Emissions” and “100 percent electric.” The vehicle has a 75 mile per hour top speed and can drive up to 80 miles on a charge—matching the needs of a local delivery cycle.
- 100 miles
- TBD
- Discntd.
Mini E
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- Pilot program includes 500 vehicles
- Great Mini styling with all-electric drivetrain
- Just seats two; battery takes up back seat
Approximately 500 of the Mini E cars were produced—and beginning in June 2009 leased to municipalities and individuals in Southern California, New York, and New Jersey. The long-term prospects of a mass-produced Mini E are uncertain, but that’s not the point of the project. BMW’s main goal was to learn about the driving and charging experiences of real-world drivers—and to use that info for creating a small all-electric car by 2013.
- 200 miles
- $109,000
- Discntd.
Tesla Roadster
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- Fostered the EV renaissance
- Screaming fast, nearly silent, and sporty as hell
- First step for Tesla's efforts to make electric cars cool
The Tesla Roadster will turn any driver into an electric car acolyte. The two-seat, soft-top sports car can do 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. The Roadster’s audacious acceleration comes from a 185-kilowatt electric motor powered by a 53-kilowatt-hour battery pack made up of 6,831 individual cells.
- 120 miles
- $34,000
- Discntd.
Think City
Electric Vehicle · Coupe
- Small two-seat car with plastic body
- Price and dealership network is still in development
- Company has still not proven itself as mass producer
Rescued from the brink of bankruptcy, Think emerged in late 2009 with a vehicle, a battery pack, and a manufacturing facility. With that in place, the company moved production of the plastic-bodied two-seat micro-car, capable of about 120 miles of range, to a manufacturing facility in Finland. The company is aiming for annual production of 5,000 units of The Think City —but faces tough competition from major automakers now producing electric cars.