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) |
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Renault Zoe Expression |
EV |
The ZOE Expression, also referred to as the ZOE ZE is a compact coupe, powered by a 65kW electric motor... |
130 mi | 84 mph |
TBA |
2013 |
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Volkswagen Up Blue e-motion |
EV |
OEM conversion of the Volkswagen Up!, a 2-door mini car that seats 3 adults + 1 child. 130km range, 0-60 mph in 11 sec with 60 kW electric motor... |
81 mi | TBA |
TBA |
2013 |
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Myers Motors Duo |
EV |
Duo: "Doesn't Use Gas", a three wheel enclosed vehicle, two-seater, powered by Li-ion batteries for a range 60-100 mi depending on battery package... |
100 mi | 76 mph | $24,495 |
2013 |
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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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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 |
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Chevrolet Spark EV |
EV |
The 2013 Chevy Spark EV will be Chevrolet's first purely electric production vehicle. The Spark will be powered by a 114 HP electric motor, built by GM in the US, and a 20kWhr Li-Ion battery pack, built by A123. | TBA | TBA |
TBA |
2013 |
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Tesla Motors Model X |
EV |
The Tesla Model X is an all-electric crossover that seats 7 adults and features "falcon-wing" rear doors, which require little clearance on each side of the vehicle... | TBA | TBA |
TBA |
2013 |
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VIA Motors VTrux |
PHEV |
The VIA Motors VTrux is an extended range electric truck that can travel up to 40 miles on electricity and 400 miles using gasoline... | 40 mi | TBA |
TBA |
2013 |
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Lightning Car Company GT |
EV |
Hand built exotic car,0-60 mph < 4 sec, 30 Altair NanoSafe™ batteries, can recharge in 10 minutes, four in-hub 120kW wheel motors, body made from... |
188 mi | 130 mph |
TBA |
2014 |
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Infiniti LE |
EV |
The Infiniti LE is the first electric vehicle from Infiniti, a subsidiary of Nissan. The LE is based on the Nissan LEAF platform... | TBA | TBA |
TBA |
2014 |
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Fisker Surf |
PHEV |
The Fisker Surf will be the Karma's big brother. Fisker describes the Surf as "a crossover between a sport car and a station wagon". | 50 mi | 125 mph |
TBA |
TBA |
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BMW i8 |
PHEV |
The i8 is a newly-designed 2-door 4 seater PHEV, with the same electric drive system as the BMW i3 powering the front wheels, and a 1.5 L, 3-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels... |
20 mi | 155 mph |
TBA |
2014 |
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Mercedes BlueZero E-Cell |
EV |
Electric-only version of the PHEV BlueZero E-Cell Plus, based on next generation B-class body style, 35 kWh battery pack. One of three in the BlueZero Family... |
120 mi | TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
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Mercedes B-Class E-Cell PLUS |
PHEV |
Plug in hybrid version of the B-Class E-Cell with an all electric range of 62 miles using an 18 kWh battery pack. A 67-hp 1.0L 3-cylinder engine gives the E-Cell Plus a total range of 373 miles. |
62 mi | 93 mph |
TBA |
TBA |
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Mercedes S500 Vision |
PHEV |
Luxury sedan based on the popular S-class, 10kWh Li-ion battery, 44kW (60HP) electric motor with a 3.5L V6 petrol engine, and 73 mpg... |
19 mi | TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
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Detroit Electric e63 |
EV |
Based on the Proton Persona, the e63 has a 4-speed transmission, will accelerate from 0-62 mph in under 8 sec, and contains a 25kWh Li-ion battery... |
112 mi | 112 mph | $24,000 |
TBA |
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DOK-ING XD |
EV |
Smart-sized 3 seater with 30kWh of LiFePo4 batteries, 2 or 4 40kW (53HP) brushless AC motors, depeding on configuration, available in front, rear, or all-wheel drive, 0-62mph in... |
TBA | TBA | $40,000 |
TBA |
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Duracar Quicc DiVa |
EV |
Lightweight, small van made from recycled plastic, LiFePo batteries, shareholder recently brought the company out of bankrupcy and are looking for more investors... |
90 mi | 75 mph |
TBA |
TBA |
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Ginetta G50 EV |
EV |
Two seater sports car based off of gasoline G50, rear-wheel drive, brushless 300V DC motor... |
250 mi | 120 mph |
TBA |
TBA |
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Heuliez WILL |
EV |
French coach builder in collaboration with Michelin & Orange, Opel Agila body, 4 Michelin in-hub wheel motors, has 2 trunks, three battery options for range of... |
249 mi | TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
