New & Upcoming Plug-in Hybrids

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	Seating capacity: 4 Power: 111kW (150 hp) 0–60 time: <9 sec. Battery type: Lithium-ion Battery capacity: 16 kWh Charge time: 4 hrs (240 V)	Availability: Nationwide Price: $39,145–$41,000
Fisker Karma	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 hrs (240 V)	Availability: Nationwide Price: $88,000 (estimated)
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid	Seating capacity: 5 Power: 134 hp 0–60 time: NA Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity: 4.5 kWh Charge time: 1.5 hrs (240 V)	Availability: 2012 (selected states) 2013 (all states) Price: $32,000–$39,525

Coming Soon

Ford C-MAX Energi	Seating capacity: NA Power: NA 0–60 time: NA Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity: NA Charge time: NA	Availability: Fall 2012 Price: $25,995
Honda Accord Plug-in		Availability: 2012 or 2013
Mitsubishi Highlander Plug-in		Availability: 2013
Cadillac ELR		Availability: 2014 Model Year

Field Test Vehicles

Volvo C30 Plug-in Hybrid	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	Seating capacity: NA Power: 500+ hp (combined) 0–60 time: NA Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity: NA Charge time: NA	Availability: 140 vehicles deployed in 12 cities starting spring 2011 Price: NA