New & Upcoming Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are now available for sale in the United States. The selection is limited, but more manufacturers have announced plans to offer EVs for sale in the U.S. in the next few years.
CODA
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Seating capacity: 5 Top Speed: 85 mph Range: 88 mi. Power: 134 hp 0–60 time: <11 sec. |
Availability: California Price: $37,250 |
Ford Focus EV
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Seating capacity: 4 Top Speed: 84 mph Range: 76 mi. Power: 123 hp 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: CA, NY & NJ in first half of 2012; 19 markets by end of 2012 Price: $39,200 |
Ford/Azure Dynamics Transit Connect EV
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Seating capacity: varies Top speed: 75 mph Range: 56 mi. Power: 140 hp 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: Available Price: NA |
Honda Fit EV
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Seating capacity: 5 Top Speed: NA Range: 82 mi. Power: 63–123 hp 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: For lease in 2012 in California and parts of Oregon Price: $389/month |
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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Seating capacity: 4 Top Speed: 80 mph Range: 62 mi. Power: 66 hp 0–60 time: <9 sec. |
Availability: Available Price: $29,125 - $31,125 |
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: Available Price: $35,200 - $37,250 |
smart fortwo EV
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Seating capacity: 2 Top Speed: 83 mph Range: 69 mi. Power: 73 hp 0–60 time: 13 sec. |
Availability: Select dealers across the country Price: NA |
Tesla Model S
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Seating capacity: 7 Top Speed: 120 mph Range: 265 mi. Power: NA 0-60 time: 5.6 sec. |
Availability: June 2012 Price: $77,400 |
THINK City
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Seating capacity: 2 Top Speed: 70 mph Range: 100 mi. Power: 34kW (~46hp) 0-60 time: NA |
Availability: Selected U.S. markets (CA, CT, IN, MD, MA, NJ, NY) Price: $32,495–$36,495 (depending on state) |
Wheego LiFe |
Seating capacity: 2 Top speed: 65 mph Range: 100 mi. Power: 60 hp (peak) 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: Available Price: $32,995 |
Scion iQ EV |
Seating capacity: 4 Top Speed: 70 mph Range: 38 mi. Power: NA 0–60 time: NA |
Availability: 2012 in U.S. Price: NA |
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: NA |
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: NA |
Volkswagen E-Golf |
Seating capacity: 5 Top Speed: 84 mph Range: 90 mi. Power: 115 hp 0–60 time: 11.8 sec. |
Availability: 2014 Price: NA |
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: NA |
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 9/10/2012.