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, CVRP: Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
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| Make / Model |
Drivetrain |
Description | Range | Top Speed | Price (USD) | Target | Image |
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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 |
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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 |
TBA |
Now Available |
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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 |
TBA |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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EV Drive Puma |
EV |
The Puma is an all-electric sports car, manufactured in South Africa | 60 mi | 75 mph | $41,000 |
Now Available |
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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 |
TBA |
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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 |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
