Electric vehicles are now available for sale in the United States. The selection is very limited, but more manufacturers have announced plans to offer EVs for sale in the U.S. in the next few years.
Ford/Azure Dynamics Transit Connect EV
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Seating capacity: varies Top speed: 75 mph Range: 50–80 mi. Power: 140 hp 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: Available Price: NA |
Nissan LEAF
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Seating capacity: 5 Top speed: 89 mph Range: 73 mi. Power: 107 hp 0–60 time: 11.9 sec. |
Availability: Limited production 2010; mass production 2012 Price: $32,780 |
smart fortwo EV
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Seating capacity: 2 Top Speed: 65 mph Range: 63 mi. Power: NA 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: 250-vehicle U.S. pilot program in 2010; full-scale production by 2012. Price: Not available |
Tesla Roadster
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Seating capacity: 2 Top speed: 125 mph Range: 245 mi. Power: 288 hp 0–60 time: 3.9 sec. |
Availability: Currently available in U.S. Price: $109,000 |
Wheego LiFe |
Seating capacity: 2 Top speed: 65 mph Range: 100 mi. Power: 60 hp (peak) 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: Currently available Price: $32,995 |
CODA
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Seating capacity: 5 Top Speed: 82 mph Range: 90-120 mi. Power: 134 hp 0–60 time: <11 sec. |
Availability: Late 2011 Price: Not available |
Ford Focus EV
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Seating capacity: 4 Top Speed: 84 mph Range: 100 mi. Power: 123 hp 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: Late 2011 Price: Not available |
THINK City
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Seating capacity: 2 Top Speed: 68 mph Range: 100 mi. Power: 30kW (~40hp) 0-60 time: NA |
Availability: 4th Qtr 2010 (limited market), 2011 (selected U.S. markets) Price: Not available |
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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Seating capacity: 4 Top Speed: 80 mph Range: 70–100 mi. Power: 66 hp 0–60 time: <9 sec. |
Availability: 2009 in Japan; available in U.S. by early 2012 Price: $29,125 |
Honda Fit EV
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Seating capacity: 5 Top Speed: NA Range: 70 mi. Power: NA 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: 2012 Price: Not available |
Tesla Model S
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Seating capacity: 7 Top Speed: 120 mph Range: 160–300 mi. Power: NA 0-60 time: 5.6 sec. |
Availability: 2012 in U.S. Price: $57,400 (projected) |
Scion iQ EV |
Seating capacity: 4 Top Speed: 70 mph Range: 65 mi. Power: NA 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: 2012 in U.S. Price: Not available |
Toyota RAV4 EV
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Seating capacity: NA Top Speed: NA Range: NA Power: NA 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: 2012 in U.S. Price: Not available |
Volkswagen E-Up!
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Seating capacity: 3+1 Top Speed: 84 mph 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 |
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Volkswagen Golf Blue-e-motion  |
Seating capacity: 5 Top Speed: 84 mph Range: 90 mi. Power: 115 hp 0–60 time: 11.8 sec. |
Availability: 2014 Price: Not available |
MINI E
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Seating capacity: 2 Top Speed: 95 mph Range: 100–120 mi. Power: 201 hp 0–60 time: 8.5 sec. |
Availability: Field trial (450 vehicles leased) in LA, NY & NJ starting 2009 Price: $850/month |
BMW ActiveE
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Seating capacity: 4 Top Speed: NA Range: 100 mi. Power: 170 hp 0–60 time: <9 sec. |
Availability: For lease in selected markets in Fall 2011 Price: $499/month |
Audi R8 e-tron
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Seating capacity: 2 Top Speed: 124 mph Range: 154 mi. Power: 313 hp 0–60 time: 4.8 sec. |
Availability: Concept; limited number based on this format available in U.S. by 2012 Price: Not available |
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Dodge Circuit
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Seating capacity: 2 Top Speed: 120 mph Range: 150–200 mi. Power: 268 hp 0–60 time: <5 sec. |
Availability: Concept Price: Not available |
NA = Not available
Notes:
Availability dates typically indicate calendar year rather than model year.
Specifications are based on manufacturer data and tests. Tests may or may not be uniform among manufacturers. Furthermore, the above specifications have not been tested or verified by EPA or DOE, and range estimates may not be based on EPA's fuel economy test methods.
Due to the volatile nature of the automobile industry, the information in this table is best viewed as a forecast.
Sources: Manufacturer Web sites and reliable news sources. Updated 7/14/2011.