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What's Coming, When.

Virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, along with numerous smaller outfits, is developing a plug-in vehicle and Plug In America is tracking their progress. Our list below represents highway-capable cars and trucks, 2- and 3-wheeled, and commercial vehicles. To be included on this list, legitimate companies must have completed a concept, demonstration, or mule vehicle, and we list these at our discretion. Low-speed electric vehicles are not included. Vehicle prices listed do not include rebates.

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Key terms: EV: Electric Vehicle, PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (includes Extended Range Electric Vehicles), AER: All-electric range, SOC: state-of-charge, EVSE: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (Charging Station), SAE J1772™: US charging connector standard, CVRPClean Vehicle Rebate Project

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Make / Model Drivetrainsort icon Description Range Top Speed Price (USD) Target Image
IC Bus
CE Hybrid
EV

IC offers PHEV "Charge Depleting" & hybrid "Charge Sustaining" versions of CE series bus, charge depleting range 40 mi, Li-ion, liquid cooled battery pack...

40 mi TBA $210,000
Now Available
IC Bus CE Hybrid
Navistar
eStar
EV

AKA Modec Box Van, a joint venture between Navistar and Modec. A ground-up design with chassis cab, drop-side truck & box van models, 60-100 mi range...

100 mi 50 mph
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Now Available
Navistar eStar
Optare
Solo EV
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...

60 mi 56 mph
TBA
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Optare Solo EV
Proterra
EcoRide BE35
EV

Golden, Colorado based, full size city bus, UQM 150kW electric drivetrain, AltairNano batteries, claimed to capture 90% of kinetic energy on braking...

30 mi 12 mph
TBA
Now Available
Proterra EcoRide BE35
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...

33 mi 45 mph
TBA
Now Available
Sinautec Ultracap Hybrid Bus
Mercedes
A-Class E-Cell
EV

Daimler and Tesla have partnered to produce an all-electric A-Class. The vehicle will be manufactured at Daimler’s Rastatt plant in Germany...

124 mi 93 mph
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Mercedes A-Class E-Cell, courtesy of Mercedes Benz
Volkswagen
Golf Blue e-motion
EV

The Golf Blue e-motion will be an OEM conversion of the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf. It will be powered by a 85 kW ( 114 hp) electric motor...

93 mi 85 mph
TBA
2013
Volkswagen Golf Blue e-motion
Saab
9-3 ePower
EV
The ePower is an OEM conversion of the Saab 9-3 SportsCombi wagon. It is powered by 35.5kWh of LiIon batteries and a 135kW (184hp) electric motor, that will bring the car from 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds. 125 mi 93 mph
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Saab 9-3 ePower, courtesy of Saab
Suzuki
e-Let's
EV
The e-Let's is an all electric scooter being built in conjunction with Sanyo, based on Suzuki's gasoline "Let's4 basket". The scooter is powered by an in-wheel hub motor with regenerative braking 19 mi TBA
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Suzuki e-Let's, courtesy of Scootermania.es
Nissan
Townpod
EV
The Townpod is the newest member of Nissan's ZeroEmission family. It is an all electric vehicle, designed to be customized to meet the needs of almost any driver. TBA TBA
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Nissan Townpod, courtesy of Nissan
Renault
DeZir
EV
he Renault DeZir is an all-electric two-seat coupe that can accelerate from 0-60 in less than five seconds. 24kWh of Li-Ion batteries are vertically mounted behind the bench seat and provide the DeZir with a 100-mile range. 100 mi 112 mph
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Renault DeZir, courtesy of Renault
Kia
Pop
EV
The Kia Pop is a uniquely-designed all electric vehicle that seats 3. The Pop's lithium polymer gel batteries and 50-kW electric motor will take it 100 miles per charge with a top speed of 87 miles per hour. 100 mi 87 mph
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Kia Pop, copyright ©2010 Jonathon Ramsey / AOL
Mitsubishi
iMiEV Cargo
EV
The iMiEV cargo is based on the all-electric iMiEV's body and drivetrain. The back of the vehicle has been completely redesigned from the iMiEV to achieve of 60 cubic feet of storage space. TBA TBA
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iMiEV Cargo, courtesy of Mitsubishi
Honda
Fit EV
EV

Honda's latest EV, the Fit EV is an all-electric OEM conversion of Honda's 5-passenger Fit. The Fit EV uses same high-density motor as Honda's FCX Clarity, allowing the Fit to reach a top speed of 90 mph...

82 mi 90 mph $37,415
Now Available
Honda Fit EV, courtesy of Honda Motor Co
Enova Systems
ZE Stepvan
EV
The Enova ZE Stepvan is an all electric walk-in stepvan, based on the Freightliner MT-45 chassis. 150 mi 65 mph
TBA
Now Available
Enova ZE Stepvan
Current Motor Co.
C-Series Scooter
EV
Current Motor Co's C-Series Motor Scooter is an all-electric highway-capable scooter. It is offered in three levels: Economy, Standard, and Deluxe... 50 mi 65 mph $9,995
Now Available
Current Motor Co. C-Series Scooter
EV Drive
Puma
EV
The Puma is an all-electric sports car, manufactured in South Africa 60 mi 75 mph $41,000
Now Available
Puma, courtesy of EV Drive
Von Mynheer Auto
CHICO
EV

The CHICO is a summer fun electric vehicle. It is powered by two twin AC motors, which give the CHICO 44kW of power and bring the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in 12 seconds. The CHICO has a 2+2 seating configuration and allows the rear seats to be folded down for extra cargo space.

100 mi 67 mph $38,000
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CHICO, courtesy of Von Mynheer Automotive
Nissan
Esflow
EV
The Esflow is a concept sportcar of Nissan's new EV family. The Esflow uses technologies developed for the LEAF, with several enhancements, including two twin AC motors, one for each rear wheel of the vehicle. 150 mi TBA
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Esflow concept, courtesy of Nissan
BMW
i3
EV
The i3 will be BMW's first production electric vehicle. It is a 3-door hatchback that is expected to be under 2,500 lbs, thanks to it's carbon fiber body and aluminum chassis... 100 mi 93 mph
TBA
2013
BMW i3 Concept, courtesy of BMW