Plug-In Vehicle Tracker: What’s Coming, When

Virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, along with numerous smaller outfits, is developing a plug-in electric vehicle and Plug In America is tracking their progress. Our list below is updated monthly. It represents highway-capable cars and trucks, 2- and 3-wheeled and commercial vehicles. Low-speed electric vehicles and conversions are not included. For a list of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, visit http://www.eaaev.org/eaalinks.html#NEVs.

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Cars & Trucks

Make, Model & Type	Features	Status	Views
Audi A1 Sportback PHEV	5 door, 4 passenger, AER 31-62 mi (normal vs efficiency mode), 0-60 mph 8 sec, top speed 120 mph, 20kW electric motor, 1.4L engine. Efficiency mode has slower acceleration and all-electric speed to 62 mph.	Target Intro: 2011 Progress: concept car at Paris Motor Show 2008 source: Audi
Audi e-tron EV	2 door sports car based on the R8, 2 passenger, range 248 km (154 mi), 0-62mph 4.8 sec, top speed 200 km/h (124mph), 42.4 kWh Li-ion battery pack, 4 hub motors with a combined output of 230kW, Audi announced in Nov 2009, plans to build road capable prototype in 2010 followed later by full production.	Target Intro: No specific date announced. Progress: Concept car unveiled at 2009 Franfurt Motor Show source: Audi & Edmunds
BAIC BE701 EV	4-door sedan, range 200km(120mi), 0–100km/h in 15 sec, top speed of 160km/h (100mph), fully self-developed EV by Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC) under subsidiary Beijing New Energy Automotive. BAIC also announced investment plans of $334M for a clean energy vehicle plant and target to build 20,000-40,000 vehicles / year in 2011.	Target Intro: no date announced Progress: Prototype shown in Shanghai Nov 2009 source: China Car Times & Edmunds
BMW MINI E EV	Conversion of MINI 2-door hardtop to 2-seat EV with drivetrain & battery from AC Propulsion, range 150 mi, top speed 95 mph, 35 kWh Li-ion battery back uses 5000+ laptop style batteries, 150kW electric motor, 220Nm torque, 3-4.5 hr recharge on fast charge (240V 48A/32A), 26.5 hr on 120V 12A, wt 3230 lbs	Target Intro: no plan announced for mass production Progress: Trial fleet of 500 cars in US on 1-year leases to general public, first car delivered on lease May 22, 2009 source: BMW
BMW Vision PHEV	Vision EfficientDynamics, all-new design 2-door 4 seater, 31 mi AER, total range 400 mi, 0-60 mph 4.8 sec, top speed 155 mph, recharge 2.5 hr on 240V, 2 electric motors (1 each axle), 356 hp, 560 lb-ft peak, 1.5L 3-cyclinder turbo diesel engine, 3000+ lbs, Cd 0.22	Target Intro: no plan announced for mass production Progress: concept car shown at Frankfurt Auto Show source: BMW
BYD Auto e6 EV	4 door crossover, 5 passenger, range 400 km (249 mi), 0-60mph 8 sec, top speed 100 mph, BYD Li-ion Fe battery, 10 min recharge to 50% SOC, 4 power combinations using front & rear motors on some models: 75kW, 75+40kW, 160kW, 160+40kW	Target Intro: China 2009, Europe 2010, US 2011 Progress: demo units now source: BYD
BYD Auto F3DM PHEV	AER 60 mi, total range 250 mi, 1L engine, base price 149,800 yuan ($22,000), Warren Buffet invested $230M for 10% of BYD's parent, car company is also a battery maker, 130k workers, formerly government run Qingchuan company, located in Shenzen, China	Target intro: China 2009, Europe 2011, & US 2010 Progress: Sold 31 first 7 months of 2009, now selling to govt fleets source: BYD, Wall Street Journal & Bloomberg
Chery Automobile Co. S18 EV	Alternatively referred to as M1 and S18 by Chery, 4-door, 5-seater (this is a compact), range 150km (93 mi), top speed 120 km per hour, 336V 40kWh ferric phosphate lithium battery pack, recharge 4-6 hr or 30 min to 80% with special charger, per Chery VP of new energy vehicle operations, will introduce in June 2010 and expects to sell about 30,000 S18s within three or four years, will cost as much as 130,000 yuan ($19,000)	Target Intro: China June 2010 Progress: prototype "off production line" in early 2009 source: Chery, Bloomberg & Edmunds
Chrysler Dodge Circuit EV	Restyled from Lotus Europa as EV, 0-60 mph 5 sec, range 150-200 mi, top speed > 120 mph, rear-wheel drive, 200kW motor, dual voltage onboard charger, (120V /15A, 240V/30A)	Target Intro: No date set Progress: prototype, recently closed ENVI group source: Chrysler
Chrysler Town & Country PHEV	7 passenger minivan, AER 40 mile, 0-60 mph about 8 sec, top speed 100 mph, dual voltage onboard charger (120V /15A, 240V/30A), 200kW electric motor, front-wheel drive	Target Intro: No date set Progress: prototype, recently closed ENVI group source: Chrysler
Chrysler Jeep Patriot PHEV	5-passenger SUV, 2 & 4-wheel drive electric drive, AER 40 mi, total range 400 mi, 0-60 mph 8 sec, top speed > 100 mph, 150 kW (200 hp), gas engine produces 45 kW (60 hp) continuous power for driving, dual voltage onboard charger, (120V /15A, 240V/30A)	Target Intro: No date set Progress: prototype, recently closed ENVI group source: Chrysler
Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Unlimited PHEV	5-passenger, two-wheel electric drive, AER 40 mi, total range 400 mi, 0-60 mph 9 sec, top speed > 90 mph, 200 kW (268 hp) electric motor, solid axles front & rear, onboard charger, 120V/15A & 240V/30A	Target Intro: No date set Progress: prototype, recently closed ENVI group source: Chrysler
Chrysler 200C PHEV	4 door, 4 seater, rear drive, based on shortened version of 300C, AER 40 mi, total range 400 mi, 0-60 7 sec, top speed 125 mph, 150 kW (200 hp), gas engine produces 55 kW (74 hp) continuous power for driving, dual voltage onboard charger, (120V /15A, 240V/30A)	Target Intro: No date set Progress: concept, recently closed ENVI group source: Chrysler
Citroën C-ZERO EV	Rebadged Mitsubishi i-MiEV. 4-door hatchback, range 130 km "standard combined cycle", top speed 130 kph, 0-100 km/h 15 sec, 60-90 km/h 6 sec, 330V 16 kWh Li-ion battery, recharge with 220V standard plug 6 hr, offboard 400V, 125A 50kW charger 30 min to 80% SOC, 47 kW motor, max torque 180 Nm from 2,000 rpm, weight 1,100 kg, PSA to sell in EU via Citroen & Peugeot	Target Intro: EU Q4 2010 Progress: Leasing as Mitsubishi i-MiEV in Japan now, fleet testing in US source:
Citroën REVOLTE PHEV	Compact 3-seater city car, said to be inspired by the famous 2CV, Li-ion battery, electric motor, and small gas engine, photovoltaic cells cover the hood to support climate controls, combines luxury and fun styles, designed to resemble a lounge, measures 3.68 m long, 1.73 m wide and 1.35 m tall	Target Intro: no plans announced Progress: concept unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Citroën
Coda Automotive CODA Sedan EV	Formerly the Miles Electric Vehicles XS500, 4-door, 5 seater, mid-size sedan, range 90-120 mi, top speed 85 mph, 333V Li-ion battery, onboard charger 120V/240V, recharge < 6 hr at 240V. Coda is a new company formed to develop & market a re-engineered sedan from the Hafei Saibao, to be built in China by Hafei, Coda in JV with Lishen Battery, price $45,000	Target Intro: California test fleet mid-2010, public delivery fall 2010 Progress: demonstrator source: Coda Automotive
Commuter Cars Tango T600 EV	Unique 2 passenger car, inline seating, range 40-200 mi depending on battery choice, 0-60 in 4+ sec, retail price $108,000 for kit with some assembly required by customer, located in Spokane, WA	source: Commuter Cars
Daimler Smart ED (Electric Drive) EV	Conversion of Smart Fortwo to all-electric. Smart began life as Swatch car in 1998, and was first converted into EV form in 2006, range 72 mi (sodium/nickel chloride battery) & 90+ mi (Li-ion battery), 0-37 mph 5.7 sec, top speed 70 mph, 30 kW / 41 hp, now upgrading w Li-ion batteries from Tesla Motors. Smart EV product manager Pitt Moos says Daimler will "start to produce 5-digit-volumes as of 2012"	Target Intro: 2012 Progress: testing 100 cars in London, will test up to 1000 in Italy & Germany late 2009, USA 2nd half 2010. Nov 2009 announced start of 1000 unit build in Hambach, France source: Daimler & Autoblog Green
Daimler Mercedes Benz Blue Zero PHEV	Concept car called "BlueZero E-Cell", described with EV & PHEV versions, EV range 120 mi, 35 kWh battery pack, PHEV total range 360 mi, PHEV adds a 67-hp 3-cylinder engine from the Smart ForTwo mounted in the rear and uses a 18kWh battery pack	Target Intro: no model specified, announced low volume production of an EV in 2010 Progress: unveiled at 2009 Detroit Auto Show source: Daimler & Autoblog Green
Daimler Mercedes Benz S500 Vision PHEV	Luxury sedan based on the popular S-class, AER 19 mi (30km), 10kWh Li-ion battery, 44kW (60HP) electric motor with a 3.5L V6 petrol engine, and 73 mph (3.2L/100km)	Target Intro: Not yet announced, expected with next generation S-class Progress: prototype unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Daimler
Daimler Mercedes Benz SLS eDrive EV	Sports car with 4 hub motors with a combined output of 392kW and 880Nm of torque. Daimler claims the vehicle will accelerate from 0-62mph in four seconds. A liquid-cooled 48kWh batter pack will run down the center of the underbody. No official range estimates have been announced yet.	Target Intro: Not Officially Announced (possibly 2015) Progress: unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Daimler & Autoblog Green
Detroit Electric e63 EV	ZAP & China Youngman Automotive Group resurrected name but failed to raise planned equity and sold to Albert Lam (current majority owner, Detroit CEO & ZAP Board member) & investors for $750,000 and North American distribution rights. Licensing Persona and Gen 2 & contract manufacting from Proton. Persona based e63: 4-speed, range 112 mi, 0-62 mph < 8 sec, top speed 112 mph, 25kWh Li-ion battery, curb wt 2743 lbs, $23,000-$33,000	Target Intro: 2010 Progress: demo cars driven at Protron's Malaysia test facility for Press source: Detroit Electric, Proton, Edmunds & Autoblog Green
Fisker Karma PHEV	50 mi AER, 0-60 mph < 6 sec, 150 mph top speed, luxury 4-door, base price $87,900, electric drivetrain by Quantum Technologies, battery deals with EnerDel & Advanced Lithium Power, GM supplying 260-hp, 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec engine, sales forecasts 7,500 in 2010 & 15,000 in 2011. Manufacturing by Valment Automotive of Finland. Karma Sunset hardtop convertible due 2011, company located in Irvine, CA	Target Intro: May-Jun 2010 Progress: prototypes in test now, 1400 pre orders & 26 dealerships signed up. Public track demo scheduled at Laguna Seca on Aug 15 2009 source: Fisker, Washington Times & Autocar
Ford Escape PHEV	Based on 5-seater Escape SUV, AER 40 mi, top speed 102 mph, Li-ion 10kWh battery pack, 6-8 hr recharge time on standard 120V/15A outlet, 120 mpg over first 30-40 mi range in mixed city/hwy driving, 3,900 lbs	Target Intro: US 2012 Progress: Fleet testing now source: Ford & The Birmingham News
Ford Focus EV	Based on next generation Focus, converted by Magna International, range 100 mi, Ford converting SUV factory to build Focus models, including Electric Focus. In Jan 09, Ford announced "Ford will start out by producing 10,000 cars"	Target Intro: US 2011 Progress: protype source: Ford
General Motors Chevrolet Volt PHEV	4-door hatchback, 4-seater, front wheel drive, AER 40 mi, total range 400 mi, top speed 100 mph,16kWh Li-ion battery from LG Chem, 150 hp electric motor, 1.4L gas engine generates electricity only (no direct connection to wheels), first year production 7-10k units, cost near $40,000	Target Intro: US Nov 2010 Progress: First pre-production car on the road June 2009 source: GM & GM-Volt
General Motors Opel Ampera PHEV	Shared platform with Chevy Volt, AER 60 km, total range 500 km, 0-100 km/h about 9 sec, top speed 160 km/h, 16 kWh battery pack, recharge on 230V household outlet, 1.4L gasoline engine, same E-Flex propulsion as Volt	Target Intro: Europe 2011 Progress: concept debuted at Geneva Motor Show 2009 source: GM & Opel
General Motors Cadillac Converj PHEV	Concept luxury car, AER 40 mi, 16kWh Li-ion battery, using Voltec drivetrain, recharge time 8 hr on 120V, 3 hr on 240V	Target Intro: no announcement Progress: concept revealed at 2009 Detroit Auto Show source: GM
Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH Trabant nT EV	Two door modernization of the Trabant with EV range of 155mi (250km). Per Herpa website, Ronald Gerschewski, CEO of project partner company IndiKar said "The best-case scenario would see the first “Trabant nT” with electric motor ready for sale in 2012."	Target Intro: 2012 Progress: Concept unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Herpa
Heuliez WILL EV	French coach builder in collaboration with Michelin & Orange, Opel Agila body, 4 Michelin in-hub wheel motors, has 2 trunks (front/rear), Three battery options for range of 150km/93 mi, 300km/186 mi, or 400km/249 mi, price target 20k-25k euro	Target Intro: 2010 Progress: concept, Heuliez currently under court insolvency protection source: Michelin & Autocar
Honda EV-N EV	2-door, 4-seater micro car inspired by the Honda N360 first launched in 1967. Features include roof mounted solar panels for battery charging, removable seat fabric and door panel coverings, a spot inside card door for the Honda's U3-X unicycle prototype. Per Honda press, "The EV-N is purely a design study and there are no plans for production."	Target Intro: no plans announced Progress: concept shown at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show source: Honda
Hyundai Blue-Will PHEV	4-door hatchback, new body design, AER 38 mi, LG Chem Li-ion battery, 100kW electric motor, 1.6L gas engine, combined electric motor and gas engine power are 152 hp, continuously variable transmission (CVT), est. 50-55 mpg in hybrid mode after AER driving	Target Intro: 2012 Progress: concept unveiled at Seoul source: Hyundai, Automotive News & Autoweek
Hyundai i10 Electric EV	EV version of Hyundai's i10 5-door hatchback 5-seater city car, range 160km (100 mi), top speed > 130km (80 mph), 0-60 mph 15 sec, 16 kWh LG Chem Li-ion polymer battery, recharge 240V less than 5 hr or 415V recharge to 85% SOC in 15 min, 49 kW (66 hp) electric motor, 155 ft-lb torque	Target Intro: Korea second half of 2010, globally 2012 Progress: concept unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show source: Hyundai & Autocar
Lightning Car Company GT EV	Hand built exotic car, range target 188 mi/300 km, 0-60 mph < 4 sec, top speed 130mph, 30 Altair Nano batteries, can recharge in 10 minutes, four in-hub 120kW wheel motors, body made from carbon fiber and Kevlar composites, led by former head of Rolls-Royce / Bentley, price £ 120,000	Target Intro: Spring 2010 Progress: concept car launched at 2008 British Motor Show source: Lightning & Autocar
Loremo Loremo EV EV	LOwREsistanceMObility, no doors, instead front swings open for passengers to step in, 2+2 seating, range 95 mi, top speed 106 mph, 20kW rear mounted electric motor, 2 speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, target less than 30,000 euro	Target Intro: EU in 2011, no US target yet Progress: concept car source: Loremo
Lumeneo SMERA EV	Ultra narrow tilting 4-wheel vehicle with two inline seats, 90 mi range, top speed 80 mph, 0-60 mph 8 sec, 10kWh Li-ion battery pack, two 15kW DC electric motors power rear wheels, torque total 1000 Nm, electric motors tilt vehicle to a max of 25 deg, doors open from back, weight 992 lbs, length 2.5m, width 0.82m, price $24,500 euros	Target Intro: France 2009, EU 2010 Progress: Selling in Paris source: Luneneo & Autoblog Green
Mindset AG Mindset PHEV	Ultra-lightweight hybrid vehicle with roof-mounted solar panels, gullwing doors, designed by former VW head of design Murat Günak, AER 100-200km based on driving style (ECE avg 180km), total range 800km, 20kWh battery pack, recharge 1-4 hr (depending on charger used), 70kW electric motor, 1-cyliner 17kW gas engine, front-wheel drive, price 50,000 euros	Target Intro: 2010 Progress: prototype built by Heuliez is driving source: Mindset, Auto Bild & Register Hardware
Mitsubishi iMiEV EV	4-door hatchback body of current gas model, range 100 mi, top speed 81 mph, 330V 16 kWh Li-ion battery from Yuasa & Mitsubishi JV, offboard 200V 50 kW charger 30 minutes 80% SOC, onboard charger 120V/240V 15A for 7-14 hr recharge, 47 kW motor, weight 1,100 kg, LED headlamps, MSRP JPY 4,500K pre-tax (approx $47.5K), target 1,400 cars in Japan in fiscal 2009 and 5000 cars for US & EU (sales via Peugeot Citroen PSA) in 2010	Target Intro: Japan fleet lease began Jul 2009, private sales in Japan Apr 2010, US & EU 2010 Progress: Lease program announced June 2009, fleet testing in Japan & US now source: Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi PX-iMiEV PHEV	4-door, 4-seater, AER over 50km in "10-15 EV cruising" mode, Li-ion battery pack less than 16kWh, permanent magnet electric motors front & rear, 60 kW, 200 Nm, 1.6L gas engine, generating capacity 70 kW, E-4WD transmission, showcases "V2H" (vehicle-to-home), provides 100V electricity to home, President Osamu Masuko said Mitsubihi will launch its first PHEV by 2013	Target Intro: no plan announced for PX-MiEV Progress: Concept car displayed at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show source: Mitsubishi
NICE Micro-Vett e500 (Fiat) EV	Joint effort between Fiat and NICE, 4 seater, range 75 mi, top speed 60 mph, Li-ion polymer batteries	Target Intro: UK then Europe Progress: No longer on NICE or Fiat websites - no update source: Autoblog Green & TheGreenCarWebsite
Nissan LEAF EV	5-seater, 4-door hatchback, prototype based on Versa/Tida platform, low drag coefficient, range 100 mi, top speed > 90 mph, 80kW electric motor, proprietary Nissan/NEC Li-ion battery, recharge < 8 hr on 100V, fast charge to 80% SOC in 30 min, $28k-$30k price. Planning for mass production for US & Japan in 2010, with initial sales in states with local state or city agreements in place to deploy charging infrastructure.	Target Intro: US & Asia in fleets & limited areas 2010, globally 2012 Progress: publicly unveiled prototype Aug 2, 2009. Testing mules publicly source: Nissan
Peugeot iOn EV	Small 4-door, 4-seater city car based on the Mitsubishi iMiEV, range 80mi, Li-ion battery, recharge on standard 240V home electrical in 6 hr, using external fast charger capable of 30 min to 80% SOC	Target Intro: end of 2010 Progress: Prototype unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Peugeot
Pininfarina-Bolloré BLUECAR aka B0 EV	Pininfarina & Bolloré joint venture, 4-door hatchback, 5-seater, range 155 mi, top speed 81 mph, uses Li-ion batteries & ultracapacitors, recharge 8 hr, quick charge option available. To be built by Bollore in France & Canada. Sales planned in Europe in 2010, production up to 2,000 cars in 2011 and up to 10,000 per year by 2013. Lease option planned at 333 euro per month	Target Intro: 2010 Progress: concept source: Pininfarina & USA Today
Renault Fluence ZE EV	Family sedan, range 100 mi, standard recharge 4-8 hr, quick charge 20 min, “Quickdrop” battery exchange option, using a new body to be introduced in gasoline version in 2009, Renault expects initial production at 20-40,000 units, price not set, but Shai Agassi of Better Place quotes that it will be 3000-5000 euros less than the gasoline version.	Target Intro: Israel & Denmark first half 2011 Progress: Concept unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Renault, Autoblog Green & Reuters
Renault Kangoo ZE EV	Compact commercial van, range 100 mi, top speed 130 kph (81 mph), standard recharge 4-8 hr, quick charge 20 min, “Quickdrop” battery exchange option, 70kW electric motor, 226 Nm of torque, curb weight 1520 kg, multizone climate control includes heated steering wheel, other unique concept features include polyurethane gel bumpers	Target Intro: Europe Mar 29, 2012 Progress: concept car unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Renault & Top Speed
Renault Zoe ZE EV	Compact coupe, range 100 mi, standard recharge 4-8 hr, quick charge 20 min, “Quickdrop” battery exchange option, 70kW electric motor	Target Intro: Europe first half of 2011 Progress: concept car unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show source: Renault
REVA NXG EV	Named for "NeXt Generation", two-seater with a targa roof, designed by Dilip Chhabria, top speed of 130 kmph (81mph), range of 200 km (124 mi), reserves a % of battery capacity for emergency range extension, purchase and lease options, 23,000 euros excluding battery cost in European market, prices of both models in Indian to be announced in 2010	Target Intro: Europe & India 2011 Progress: car unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show source: REVA
REVA NXR EV	Named for "NeXt Reva", four-seat, three-door hatchback family car suitable for urban driving. NXR Intercity top speed 104 kmph (65mph), range 160 km (99 mi), Li-ion battery. NXR City top speed 80 kmph, range 80 km, lead acid battery. Recharge Li-ion model 8 hr on standard charging, 90 min on quick charger, reserves a % of battery capacity for emergency range extension, purchase and lease options, 14,995 euros excluding battery in European market	Target Intro: Europe & India 2010 Progress: car unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show source: REVA
SAIC Roewe 750 EV	4-door sedan, top speed 150 kmph, range 200 km, Li-ion battery, recharge 6-8 hr from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation	Target Intro: 2012 Progress: concept car at Shanghai Auto Show 2009 source: SAIC & Autoblog China (English translation)
SEAT León TwinDrive PHEV	Debuted at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, working with parent company Volkswagen, AER 50 km (31 mi), electric mode top speed 100 km/hr (62mph), Li-ion battery pack stored in the trunk, 35kW electric motor	Target Intro: no formal announcement, SEAT says likely 2014 Progress: concept car source: SEAT & EV World
Subaru R1e EV	2-seater, range 50 mi, top speed 65 mph, Li-ion batteries capable of 15 min quick charging to 80% SOC, displayed at the 2008 New York Auto Show, it has been in various test programs in Japan since 2006	Target Intro: No production plans announced, denoted "concept" by Subaru Progress: test cars in Japan, NYC, scattered locations source: Subaru
Subaru Stella EV EV	Conversion of mini-car Stella, 4-door, range 50 mi, top speed of 62 mph, 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, recharge 5 hr 240V or 120V, quick-charge to 80% SOC 15 min, 47 kW motor, 125 lb-ft torque, continuously variable transmission, 2,227 lbs, $45,500-$47,600 before Japanese govt incentives, drivetrain evoloved from the R1e	Target Intro: For sale in Japan 2009 as 170 fleet cars Progress: deliveries begin Aug 2009 source: Subaru & Edmunds
Suzuki Swift PHEV	Popular Swift 4-door hatchback 4-seater model, AER 20km, 2.66kWh 260V Li-ion battery pack, 50kW electric motor, 40kW 660cc engine, front wheel drive, CVT transmission	Target Intro: no plan announced Progress: concept car at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show source: Suzuki
Tata Motors Indica EV EV	4-seater, range 200 km, 0-60 kmph < 10 sec, polymer Li-ion batteries, joint venture between TMETC (Tata) and Miljobil Greland (Tata owns 50.3% of the Norwegian EV tech company) & possible input from Electrovaya, to be built by Miljobil	Target Intro: Europe 2009 Progress: displayed at several intl auto shows, cars being tested in Norway source: Tata & Miljo & Autoblog Green
Tesla Motors Roadster EV	High performance 2-seater sports car, range 220 mi, 0-60 mph 3.9 sec, top speed 125 mph, liquid cooled 56 kWh Li-ion battery module using 6831 laptop cells, recharge about 3.5 hr using high power charger, can also recharge at 120V & 240V lower current, 375V AC induction air-cooled electric motor, 248 peak hp, 276 ft/lbs of torque, restyled from Lotus Elise, body built by Lotus in the UK, drivetrain integration in US. Base price $109,000 plus options.	Target Intro: USA 2008, Canada & Europe Q4 2009 Progress: now selling in US, opening stores in London, Munich, Monaco + 5 US cities in 2009 source: Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors Model S EV	New ground-up 4-door, 7-seat design, aka White Star, range 150 mi, 230 mi & 300 mi (based on battery option), 0-60 in 5.5 sec (sport version < 5 sec), top speed 130 mph, recharge @ home in 4 hr, fast charge ability in 45 min, coefficient of drag 0.25, base price of 150 mi model $57,400 & weighs 4,000 lbs. To begin in 2011 with 2,000 cars followed by 12,000 cars in 2012 and full capacity of 20,000 cars a year by 2013	Target Intro: USA & EU 2011 from new unbuilt factory Progress: taking pre-orders, demo car, approved for $365M D.O.E. loan source: Tesla Motors
Th!nk City EV	City car, 2+2 seating, range 180km (both based on MES DEA Zebra battery), top speed 100km/hr, other battery options to include Li-ion from A123 & EnerDel, ABS brakes, airbags, body is ABS recycled plastic, steel & extruded aluminum frames, granted first pan-European homologation for an EV, seeking to build factory in US for 2010 volume of 2500 cars, emerged from bankruptcy and raised $47M to resume production.	& others (see website) Target Intro: USA 2010, now shipping in Norway, selling now in Europe to Th!nk rated "EV friendly cities" source: Th!nk & Venture Beat
Th!nk O EV	aka Ox, 5-seat, 4-door hatchback, range 125-155 mi, 0-60 mph about 8.5 seconds, Li-ion batteries, recharge to 80% SOC < 1 hr, solar panels in roof power the onboard electronics	Target Intro: originally set for EU 2010-2011 Progress: concept at 2008 Geneva Motor Show source: Th!nk & Business Week
Toyota FT-EV EV	Known inside Toyota as the "BEV" (Battery Electric Vehicle), 2-seater, based on iQ body, will have it's own body style, will get its own body style to create a stand-alone model, top speed 70 mph, range 150km (93 miles), Li-ion batteries from a Toyota-Panasonic joint venture, recharge 7 hr, uses in-wheel electric motors	Target Intro: 2010 - no firm date announced Progress: concept car unveiled at the 2009 NAIAS Auto Show in Detroit source: Toyota & Autocar
Toyota FT-EVII EV	named "Future Toyota Electric Vehicle II", 2-door micro car, range 90km (56mi), top speed 100kmph (62mph), sliding doors, combination handlebar type control mechanism replaces steering wheel and floor pedals, see-through tail lights and front sections covered with dye-sensitized solar panels.	Target Intro: no plan announced Progress: concept car shown at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show source: Toyota
Toyota Prius Plug-in PHEV	Based on 2010 model (3rd generation Prius), AER 20-30km (12.4-18.6 mi), using Li-ion batteries, charge on standard home outlet. Toyota hopes to sell at a price comparable to Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV (around US$47,500) and start mass producing in 2012, with first-year output 20,000 to 30,000 cars	Target Intro: end 2009 thru 2010 to release 500 test fleet cars in Japan, EU & USA, Mass production 2012 Progress: currently testing in several public areas source: Reuters, Autoblog Green & Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun
Volkswagen Twin Drive PHEV	Golf type 6 using VW twinDRIVE no transmission, 1-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, runs on electric only to 30 mph, then switches to gas engine, single gear ratio similar to top gear in a conventional car, electric motor give extra power when needed, 12 kWh battery, "e-mode" for electric only low speed driving. reverse is handled by the electric motor	Target Intro: test fleet of 20 cars 2010, no production goal announced. VW CEO said on Jul 3, 2009 VW will offer their first all-electric car in 2013. Progress: road-testing a Golf mule with 30 mi AER source: Volkswagen, Motortrend, Wired & AFP
Volkswagen E-Up! EV	2-door mini car, seats 3 adults + 1 child, range 130km, 0-60 mph in 11 sec, 60 kW electric motor, 210 Nm of torque (80-hp and 155 ft-lbs of torque), curb weight 1,085 kg (2,392 lbs), solar panels cover roof	Target Intro: No plan announced Progress: Concept debuted at 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show source: VW & Christian Science Monitor
Volvo V70 PHEV	Unspecified future model, shown as a Volvo V70 PHEV concept car, AER 50 km (31 mi), Li-ion battery, recharge about 5 hr from 240V wall socket, diesel engine, "range will be class-leading" and CO2 emissions will be lower than 50 g/km under the NEDC driving cycle, Developed under Volvo's DRIVe program in partnership with Vattenfall (Sweden based northern European power utility)	Target Intro: 2012 Progress: Announced with V70 concept car June 1, 2009, Volvo to test 3 cars this summer with Vattenfall source: Volvo

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2 & 3 Wheel Vehicles

Make, Model & Type	Features	Status	Views
Arcimoto Pulse Electric 3 wheel EV	3-wheel tandem 2-seater, range 50-100 mi, top speed 55mph, AGM lead-acid batteries, Recharge at 110V/15A in 6 hr, 96-volt DC motor, torque 80 ft-lb, front suspension, double A-arm, coil oveshock, rear swing arm suspension, 3-wheel manual disc brakes, will be "under $20,000", based in Eugene, Oregon.	Target Intro: first 300 Pulses due late 2010 Progress: prototype source: Acrimoto & Portland Business Journal
Aptera Motors Aptera 2e 3 wheel EV	Composite body, aircraft-like shape, gull-wing doors, 2 side-by-side seats + center infant seat, 100+ mi range, top speed 90 mph, 0-60mph < 10 sec, Li-ion phosphate battery, 8 hr recharge on standard 120V, 3 drive modes (max range, balanced, max performance), ultra low drag coefficent (Cd) 0.15, 1500 lb curb weight, $20,000-$40,000 for 2e & 2h models, based on options	Target Intro: California 2010 Progress: now in demonstration, design finalization & testing source: Aptera
Aptera Motors Aptera 2h 3 wheel PHEV	Same vehicle design and base features as Aptera 2e, but in PHEV form, side view mirrors include video screen view from rear mounted camera, stated to be able to achieve 300 mpg, no technical details yet, company based in Carlsbad, California	Target Intro: California 2010 Progress: source: Aptera
Brammo Enertia 2 wheel EV	Street bike, range 42 mi, 0-30 mph 3.8 sec, top speed est. 60 mph, 3.1kWh Valence Li-ion phosphate battery pack, onboard charger recharges in about 4 hr, 13kW, 4Nm electric motor, curb weight 324 lbs, $7,995 list (+$500 delivery outside of CA,WA,OR), based in Ashland, Oregon. Best Buy is reported to have a $10M minority stake in Brammo.	Progress: Selling from four Best Buy stores in Portland and California for CA, WA, and OR buyers, others reserve via Brammo website source: Brammo, BrammoFan & Business Journal
Electric Motorsport Electric GPR-S 2 wheel EV	Street bike style, range 35-60 mi (based on power mode), top speed 60-70 mph, 3.3kWh Li-ion battery, 1.5-4hr recharge (2 modes), 19hp electric motor, $8500, company based in Oakland, California is EV parts retailer. Electric Motorsport won the Isle of Man 2009 TTXGP electric-only motorcycle Open class event with a modified GPR-S	now selling source: Electric Motorsports
Green Vehicles Triac 3 wheel EV	Single passenger, top speed 80 mph, range 100 mi, 144V Li-ion 160Ah batteries, recharge 5 hr, 20 kW AC motor, 5-speed manual transmission, Chinese body with steel structural cage, regerative braking, hydrualic brakes, $24,995. Company website does not include the latest version displayed at the 2009 AltCar expo in Santa Monica and still says production & shipments would commence in Q3 2008	Target Intro: US 2009 Progress: 20 prototypes delivered to early adopters source: Autoblog Green (1), (2) & Green Vehicles
Mission Motors Mission One 2 wheel EV	High performance street bike, 150 mi range (EPA cycle), top speed 150 mph, onboard charger, full charge 8 hrs 120V, 2 hrs 240V. wireless, data acquisition. Series of first 50 motorcyles $69,000 each, based in San Francisco, California	Target Intro: US 2010, first edition 50 units Progress: demo unit source: Mission Motors
Myers Motors NmG 3 wheel EV	Three wheel enclosed vehicle, range 30 mi, top speed 76 mph, 600 lb battery pack of 13 sealed AGM lead acid batteries, 6-8 hr recharge at 120V/20A, 30-45 min fast charge on optional 240V external charger, 6 cu ft trunk, safety certified to US DOT standards for motorcycles & 3-wheel vehicles, 14 exterior color choices, $29,995 before tax, based in Akron, Ohio	now selling next generation, 2-seater NMG2 in development source: Myers Motors
Piaggio MP3 Hybrid 3 wheel PHEV	Tilting 3-wheel scooter, 20km (12mi) AER, total range 500km (300mi), EV-mode top speed 30kmph (19mph), Li-ion battery, full charge about 3 hr, 85% SOC in 2 hr, 2.6kW electric motor, with 15Nm torque, with 125cc gas engine combined max power of 11kW, torque 16Nm, four driving modes (electric only, gas only, hybrid charge depleting, hybrid charge sustaining), regenerative braking, price starts at 9,300 euros.	source: Piaggio Group, The Motor Report & Autoblog Green
Quantya Track & Strada 2 wheel EV	Off-road dirt bikes, range about 2.5 hrs riding time, top speed 45 mph, Quantya LiPo Energy 40Ah 48V battery, recharge 2 hr, axial gap DC brush electric motor, Track model has 12kW peak power motor / Strada model 8.5kW, total weight 195 lbs, company based in Switzerland	Selling now in USA & Europe source: Quantya
TTW TTW One 3 wheel PHEV	2-seater in-line, fully enclosed, active tilting 3-wheeler, AER 40 mi, 0-60 mph > 6 sec, electric motors in the front wheel hubs, participant in Automotive X-PRIZE.	Target Intro: Italy 2010 Progress: Prototype vehicles in testing source: TTW, La Stampa & Autobild
Vectrix VX-1 2 wheel EV	Range 35-55 mi, 0-50 mph in 6.8 sec, top speed 62 mph, recharge from 120V / 240V, full recharge is 3-5 hr, 2,5 hr for 80% SOC, 30Ah battery, brushless DC, radial air-gap rear-hub motor, peak power @ shaft 28.2 hp (21 kW), torque 48 ft-lbs (65 Nm), throttle incorporates regenerative braking - twist to accelerate or brake, curb weight 515 lbs, can carry 2 riders, MSRP $10,495, built in Poland, company based in Newport, Rhode Island	Vectrix has been purchased in Chapter 11 bankruptcy 363 sale by New Vectrix LLC, partially owned by GP Batteries. Signed exclusive sales deal with Hesketh Motorcycles of UK source: Vectrix, Examiner & Providence Business News
Zero Motorcycles Zero X 2 wheel EV	Off-road dirt bike, range 2 hr or 40 mi, 0-30 in under 2 sec, 2 kWh Li-ion battery pack is recycleable & rated safe for land-fill disposal in the US, Canada and Europe, can be quickly exchanged, recharge under 2 hr from 120V or 240V, brushed permanent magnet motor, 23 peak hp, over 50 ft-lbs torque, clutchless one speed, user selectable driving speed & acceleration modes, total weight 151 lbs, $7,450 X Sport model up to $9,950 MX Extreme model, based in Santa Cruz, CA	& others (see website) now selling source: Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles Zero S 2 wheel EV	Street bike, range 60 mi, top speed 60 mph, 4 kWh Li-ion battery pack is recycleable & rated safe for land-fill disposal in the US, Canada and Europe, recharge 4 hr from 120V or 240V, brushed permanent magnet motor, 31 peak hp, 62.5 ft-lbs torque, clutchless one speed, user selectable driving speed & acceleration modes, total weight 225 lbs, $9,950, based in Santa Cruz, California	& others (see website) now selling source: Zero Motorcycles

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Commercial Vehicles

Make, Model & Type	Features	Status	Views
Balqon Natilus E20 / E30 EV	All-electric shipping cargo port drayage tractors, 60,000 lb payload, 30-60 mi range (full load vs empty), top speed 25mph (E20) / 40mph (E30), 336V flooded, deep cycle lead acid batteries, 140kWh (E20) / 160kWh (E30), 100 hp 230V AC motor, proprietary 240kW liquid cooled controller, recharge fast charge 60% SOC 1 hr (E30), 80% SOC 3.5 hr (E20) using Aerovironment Posicharge, funded development with AQMD & Port of LA grant, now testing with Li-ion batteries	Target Intro: 2009 Progress: 25 trucks being delivered to the Port of Los Angeles source: Balqon
Boulder Electric Vehicles Truck & WUV EV	Cargo Van (Work Utility Vehicle) & Truck models built on common frame, range 200 mi for van, 120 mi for truck, top sped 65 mph, 80 kWh Li-ion Iron Phosphate battery, aluminum composite frame, composite body, payload: van 4500 lbs, truck 6000 lbs, GVWR: van 8490 lbs, truck 11,000 lbs, cost "around $100,000," startup based in Boulder, CO	Target Intro: Q2 2010 Progress: one prototype being road tested, 2nd vehicle being built for X-Prize source: Boulder EV & Boulder County Business Report
Bright Automotive Idea PHEV	Light-duty commercial & gov't fleet van, AER 30 mi before switching to est. 40 mpg hybrid mode (100 mpg @ 50 mi/day), 10kWh pack, all-wheel drive, 180 cf cargo space, weight 3200 lbs, 2000 lb payload, 70/30 split rear door, wide side door, integrated bulkhead, utilizes aluminum & composite materials, deso with fleet customer input included throughout development, target production of 50,000/year, led by OEM experienced team	Target Intro: US fleets 2012 Progress: concept vehicle & mule testing source: Bright Automotive
DesignLine Tindo Solar Bus EV	27 passenger municipal bus, 10.42m, 11,480kg, top speed 76 kmph, 220kWh Sodium Nickel Hydride battery, Fast Booster Charger 170 kW, 400V 3-phase 100A, recharge 1 min = 1 km of driving (starting at 50% SOC), Roof-mounted solar PV Uni-Solar PVL-68 W (peak), electric motor power peak 160 kW, one unit in use in Adelaide, Australia, current pricing $900K to $1.2M	Progress: One bus in sold source: DesignLine
EVI MD EVI EV	Class 4, 5, 6 (GVWR 15,000-25,950 lbs) trucks built on Freightliner chassis, top speed 60 mph, range 60, 80, 115 mi options, Valence Li-ion battery pack, electric motor 100 kW (max. 146 hp). torque 450 lb-ft, prices $120,000 to $180,000, to be built at new headquarters in Stockton, California	Target Intro: early 2010 Progress: Truck unveiled at Nov 2009 press conference in Stockton source: EVI & LA Times
Electrorides ZeroTruck EV	Class 4 truck, range up to 100 mi, top speed 60mph, Li-ion polymer battery, UQM 100 kW (124 hp) motor, peak torque 650 Nm (400 lb-ft), peak power 150 kW, continuous torque 400 Nm (295 lb-ft), continuous power 100 kW (134 horsepower), developed using an Isuzu chassis & 2 speed EDIS automatic transmission, range of body choices from utility to dry freight, $130,000 including battery pack, body optional.	Target Intro: California 2009 Progress: first sale June 10, 2009 to City of Santa Monica source: Electrorides & Autoblog Green
Ford Transit Connect EV	Also known as the Smith Electric Vehicles Ampere, designed on popular Ford van from Europe, introduced to EU in 2002, selling in gasoline version in USA in mid 2009. EV version range 100 mi, top speed 70 mph. Collaboration with Smith Electric Vehicles of the UK which is building a factory in Kansas City. Ford appears to have removed links to the Transit Connect EV & Tourneo Connect EV from their websties.	Target Intro: 2010 Progress: announced at 2009 Chicago Auto Show source: Ford
Ford Tourneo Connect EV	passenger version of the Transit Connect with rear passenger seats, which Ford believes will make it ideal as a taxi and shuttle service in urban environments, estimated range up to 160km (100 mi), top speed of 113 km/h (70 mph), 21kWh Li-ion battery, 50kW motor, collaboration with Smith Electric Vehicles to convert exisitng Ford Transit to EV in new Smith 80,000 sqft plant in Kansas City	Target Intro: 2011 Progress: concept car displayed at Geneva Motor Show 2009 source: Ford & EV World
IC Bus CE 10AHJ School Bus PHEV	IC offers PHEV "Charge Depleting" & hybrid "Charge Sustaining" versions of CE series bus, charge depleting range 40 mi, Li-ion, liquid cooled battery pack, 80kW Enova Systems motor, post-transmission parallel hybrid (motor between transmission & rear differential), from max to 25% battery SOC gets up to 70% fuel economy improvement, during recharge mode gets 20-50% boost, adds about 2000 lbs and $100k to bus price	source: IC Bus
Modec Box Van EV	Ground-up design with chassis cab, drop-side truck & box van models, 60-100 mi range depending on battery choice, top speed 50 mph, 102 hp electric motor, 300Nm of torque, recharge in 8hr on 240V 3 phase or exchange battery pack in 20 min, body is 98% recycleable with walk-thru cab. Vehicle available for purchase while battery pack is leased. Curb weight 600lbs, max payload 5500 lbs (US Class 3), More than 150 vehicles built since 2007. Major customers include Tesco, FedEx, UPS & UKMail	Modec says dealers are being established in France, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, US, but no specifics published source: Modec
Optare Solo EV Bus EV	54 passenger bus, top speed is limited to 56 mph, range about 60 mi, Enova Systems P120 AC induction motor, 120kW, two banks of Valence Li-ion Phosphate batteries, for 307V 80kWh of energy, CEO, Jim Sumner, stated at a press conference in January “...it can be ordered today and be on the streets very soon”	Target Intro: no date announced Progress: demonstrated in London in January 2009 source: Optare & EV World
Proterra EcoRide BE35 EV	Golden, Colorado based, full size city bus, UQM 150 electric drivetrain, AltairNano batteries, claimed to capture 90% of kinetic energy on braking	source: Proterra
Sinautec Ultracap Hybrid Bus EV	41 passenger, 37.5 ft, 12.5 ton municipal bus, top speed 33mph, range 45 mi, 60kWh lead acid battery pack, 2.25kWh Ultracapacitor pack, recharge 5-10 min for Ultracapacitors, 6 hr for batteries, 600-720V, 200A system, power consumption 1.5 kWh/mile, battery replacement every 18 months, designed for quick recharges of ultracapacitors using overhead power lines at bus stops	source: Sinautec
Smith Electric Vehicles Edison EV	Available in as chassis cab, panel van or 15 seater minibus. Range up to 100 mi, top speed 50 mph, Li-ion Iron Phosphate battery, standard battery pack size 40kWh, 90kW induction motor, payload up to 3960lbs in panel van & 5060 lbs in cab-chassis, GVW: 7700-10,100 lbs depending on several options	Target Intro: no target set for USA Progress: selling now in UK source: Smith Electric Vehices
Smith Electric Vehicles Newton EV	Large delivery truck already marketed in UK, range up to 100 mi, top speed 50 mph, Li-ion Iron Phosphate battery, onboard charger allows 6-8 hr recharge, Enova P120 120kW induction motor, payload up to 16,280 lbs, GVW: 16,535 lbs, 23,148 lbs or 26,455, lbs, to be assembled near Kansas City Intl Airport, Smith USA CEO quotes 80% per mile cost savings, but purchase cost of about 3x cost in comparison to similar gas/diesel trucks	Target Intro: mid-2009 USA Progress: selling now in UK, delivered trucks to 6 US companies & utlities in July source: SEV USA & Fox News

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