Electric Vehicles: Compare Side-by-Side
| Personalize | 2013 Smart fortwo Electric Drive Convertible | 2013 Smart fortwo Electric Drive Coupe |
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| Configuration | Motor: 55 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
Motor: 55 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | Not Available | Not available |
| EPA Fuel Economy | ||
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe) 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh |
Electricity
107
Combined 122
City 93
Hwy |
Electricity
107
Combined 122
City 93
Hwy |
| kWh/100 mi | 32
Combined 28
City 36
Hwy |
32
Combined 28
City 36
Hwy |
| Fuel Economics | ||
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $0.96 | $0.96 |
| Miles on a Charge | 68 miles | 68 miles |
| Time to Charge Battery | 6 hrs @ 240 V | 6 hrs @ 240 V |
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $600 | $600 |
| Vehicle Specification Data | |||
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| EPA Size Class | Two Seaters | Two Seaters | |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel | Rear-Wheel | |
| Gas Guzzler | No | No | |
| Turbocharger | No | No | |
| Supercharger | No | No | |
| Passenger Volume | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Luggage Volume | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Motor Descriptor | 55 kW DC Permanent Magnet, brushless | 55 kW DC Permanent Magnet, brushless | |
| Battery Descriptor | 339 V Li-Ion | 339 V Li-Ion | |
NA= Not available
| Personalize | 2013 Fiat 500e | 2013 Scion iQ EV |
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| Configuration | Motor: 82 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
Motor: 49 kW Transmission: Auto (variable gear ratio) |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | Not Available | Not Available |
| EPA Fuel Economy | |||
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe) 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh |
Electricity
116
Combined 122
City 108
Hwy |
Electricity
121
Combined 138
City 105
Hwy |
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| kWh/100 mi | 29
Combined 28
City 31
Hwy |
28
Combined 24
City 32
Hwy |
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| Fuel Economics | |||
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $0.87 | $0.84 | |
| Miles on a Charge | 87 miles | 38 miles | |
| Time to Charge Battery | 4 hrs @ 240 V | 4 hrs @ 240 V | |
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $500 | $500 | |
| Vehicle Specification Data | |||
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| EPA Size Class | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars | |
| Drive | Front-Wheel | Front-Wheel | |
| Gas Guzzler | No | No | |
| Turbocharger | No | No | |
| Supercharger | No | No | |
| Passenger Volume | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Luggage Volume | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Motor Descriptor | 82 kW AC Induction Permanent Magnet | Not Available | |
| Battery Descriptor | 364 V Li-Ion | 278 V Li-Ion | |
NA= Not available
| Personalize | 2013 CODA Automotive CODA | 2013 Ford Focus Electric | 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV |
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| Configuration | Motor: 100 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
Motor: 107 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
Motor: 49 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $37,250 | $39,200 | Not Available |
| EPA Fuel Economy | |||
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe) 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh |
Electricity
73
Combined 77
City 68
Hwy |
Electricity
105
Combined 110
City 99
Hwy |
Electricity
112
Combined 126
City 99
Hwy |
| kWh/100 mi | 46
Combined 44
City 50
Hwy |
32
Combined 31
City 34
Hwy |
30
Combined 27
City 34
Hwy |
| Fuel Economics | |||
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $1.38 | $0.96 | $0.90 |
| Miles on a Charge | 88 miles | 76 miles | 62 miles |
| Time to Charge Battery | 6 hrs @ 240 V | 4 hrs @ 240 V | 7 hrs @ 240 V |
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $850 | $600 | $550 |
| Vehicle Specification Data | |||
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| EPA Size Class | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel | Front-Wheel | Rear-Wheel |
| Gas Guzzler | No | No | No |
| Turbocharger | No | No | No |
| Supercharger | No | No | No |
| Passenger Volume | 72 ft3 | 90 ft3 | 85 ft3 |
| Luggage Volume | 14 ft3 |
13 ft3 (4-door) 23 ft3 (hatchback) |
13 ft3 |
| Motor Descriptor | 100 kW DC Permanent Magnet, brushless | 107 kW AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous | 49 kW DC Permanent Magnet, brushless |
| Battery Descriptor | 333 V Li-Ion | 350 V Li-Ion | 330 V Li-Ion |
NA= Not available
| Personalize | 2012 Nissan Leaf | 2013 Tesla Model S | 2013 Tesla Model S |
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| Configuration | Motor: 80 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
Motor: 270 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) Battery Pack: 85 kWh |
Motor: 270 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) Battery Pack: 60 kWh |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $35,200 | NA | NA |
| EPA Fuel Economy | |||
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe) 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh |
Electricity
99
Combined 106
City 92
Hwy |
Electricity
89
Combined 88
City 90
Hwy |
Electricity
95
Combined 94
City 97
Hwy |
| kWh/100 mi | 34
Combined 32
City 37
Hwy |
38
Combined 38
City 37
Hwy |
35
Combined 36
City 35
Hwy |
| Fuel Economics | |||
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $1.02 | $1.14 | $1.05 |
| Miles on a Charge | 73 miles | 265 miles | 208 miles |
| Time to Charge Battery | 7 hrs @ 240 V | 12 hrs @ 240 V | 10 hrs @ 240 V |
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $600 | $700 | $650 |
| Vehicle Specification Data | |||
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| EPA Size Class | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Gas Guzzler | No | No | No |
| Turbocharger | No | No | No |
| Supercharger | No | No | No |
| Passenger Volume | 90 ft3 (4 door) | 94 ft3 | 94 ft3 |
| Luggage Volume | 23 ft3 (4 door) | 26 ft3 | 26 ft3 |
| Motor Descriptor | 80 kW DC Permanent Magnet, brushless | 270 kW AC Induction | 270 kW AC Induction |
| Battery Descriptor | 360 V Li-Ion | 400 V Li-Ion, 85 kWh | 400 V Li-Ion, 60 kWh |
NA= Not available
| Personalize | 2013 Honda Fit EV |
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| Configuration | Motor: 92 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $36,625 |
| EPA Fuel Economy | |
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe) 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh |
Electricity
118
Combined 132
City 105
Hwy |
| kWh/100 mi | 29
Combined 26
City 32
Hwy |
| Fuel Economics | |
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $0.87 |
| Miles on a Charge | 82 miles |
| Time to Charge Battery | 4 hrs @ 240 V |
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $500 |
| Vehicle Specification Data | |
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| EPA Size Class | Small Station Wagon |
| Drive | Front-Wheel |
| Gas Guzzler | No |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Supercharger | No |
| Passenger Volume | 91 ft3 |
| Luggage Volume | 21 ft3 |
| Motor Descriptor | 92 kW DC Permanent Magnet, brushless |
| Battery Descriptor | 339 V Li-Ion |
NA= Not available
| Personalize | 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van | 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Wagon | 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV |
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| Configuration | Motor: 52 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
Motor: 52 kW Transmission: Auto (1 speed) |
Motor: NA Transmission: Auto (variable gear ratio) |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| EPA Fuel Economy | |||
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| Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe) 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh |
Electricity
62
Combined 62
City 62
Hwy |
Electricity
62
Combined 62
City 62
Hwy |
Electricity
76
Combined 78
City 74
Hwy |
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54
Combined 55
City 54
Hwy |
54
Combined 55
City 54
Hwy |
44
Combined 43
City 46
Hwy |
| Fuel Economics | |||
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $1.62 | $1.62 | $1.32 |
| Miles on a Charge | 56 miles | 56 miles | 103 miles |
| Time to Charge Battery | 8 hrs @ 240 V | 8 hrs @ 240 V | 6 hrs @ 240 V |
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $950 | $950 | $800 |
| Vehicle Specification Data | |||
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| EPA Size Class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2WD |
| Drive | Front-Wheel | Front-Wheel | Front-Wheel |
| Gas Guzzler | No | No | No |
| Turbocharger | No | No | No |
| Supercharger | No | No | No |
| Passenger Volume | NA | NA | NA |
| Luggage Volume | NA | NA | NA |
| Motor Descriptor | 52 kW AC Induction | 52 kW AC Induction | NA |
| Battery Descriptor | 345 V Li-Ion | 345 V Li-Ion | 386 V Li-Ion |
NA= Not available
* Values rounded to the nearest $50. Based on 15,000 miles annual driving and an electricity cost of $0.12/kWh.