Is anybody marketing PHEVs in the US? I heard Saab is coming out with one soon.
You can get a kit for a prius.
The best thing about PHEV’s are the cost for electricity to power plug-in hybrids for all-electric operation has been estimated at less than one quarter of the cost of gasoline.And they don’t cause air pollution.
[QUOTE=Jim Gagnepain;427]Is anybody marketing PHEVs in the US? I heard Saab is coming out with one soon.[/QUOTE]
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, to be sold in the US, but built in Japan.
Here are a couple PHEV’s that are out in the US. Hope this helps!
Modelsort icon Drivetrain Description Range Top Speed Price (USD) Target Image
Arcimoto
SRK
EV
The Arcimoto SRK is a 3-wheel tandem 2-seater with AGM lead-acid batteries that recharge from a standard 120V outlet in 6 hours. It is powered by a 96-volt DC motor with…
80 mi 65 mph $17,500
TBA
Arcimoto Pulse, courtesy of Arcimoto
Audi
e-tron Spyder
PHEV
The latest vehicle in Audi’s e-tron family, the Spyder, is a two-door, two-seat sports coupe powered by a 221kW (300-hp) twin-turbo V6 TDI and two electric motors with a combined output of 64kW…
31 mi 155 mph
TBA
TBA
e-tron Spyder, courtesy of Audi
Audi
A3 e-tron
EV
Audi has launched a pilot program for an all electric version of its A3 hatchback, dubbed the A3 e-tron… 90 mi 145 mph
TBA
2014
A3 e-tron, courtesy of Audi
Balqon
Nautilus E20/E30
EV
The Nautilus is an all-electric shipping cargo port drayage tractor with a 60,000-pound max payload and a 30-60 mi range, depending on payload and battery configuration…
60 mi 40 mph $208,000
Now Available
Balqon Nautilus E20/E30
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
BMW i8, courtesy of BMW
BMW
ActiveE
EV
The ActiveE is BMW’s next vehicle in their EfficientDynamics lineup. It is an all electric BMW 1-series coupe powered by a 125kW electric motor (170hp) with 250Nm of torque…
94 mi 90 mph
TBA
Now Available
BMW ActiveE, courtesy of BMW
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
BMW
Motorrad E
EV
The Motorrad E is an all-electric concept motorcycle from BMW. The 2-passenger scooter will have a range of 60 miles and will recharge on a household outlet in just 3 hours. 60 mi TBA
TBA
TBA
BMW Motorrad e, courtesy of Autoblog Green
Boulder EVs
Truck and WUV
EV
Boulder Electric Vehicle is producing four CARB certified models: an Electric Delivery Van, a 15 Passenger Shuttle, a Service Body and a Flat Bed. All models are purpose-built and 100 % electric…
120 mi 65 mph
TBA
Now Available
Boulder EVs Truck and WUV
Brammo
Enertia
EV
The Enertia is an all-electric street bike, powered by a 13kW electric motor and 3.1kWh of Valence Li-ion phosphate batteries. The batteries, which give the Enertia…
45 mi 62 mph $7,995
Now Available
Enertia, Courtesy of Brammo
Brammo
Empulse
EV
Brammo’s newest motorcycle, the Empulse, is an all electric, aluminum-framed motorcycle powered by a 40 kW sealed permanent AC synchronous motor…
77 mi 100 mph $16,995
2012
Brammo Empulse
Bremach
T-REX
EV
The Bremach T-REX is a customizable off-road heavy-duty truck, with a 3.87-ton payload rated chassis. The T-REX comes in 4 fuel types: Gasoline, CNG, Hybrid, and electric. 100 mi TBA $120,000
TBA
Courtesy of Bremach Motors USA
BYD Auto
e6
EV
The e6 is an all electric 5 passenger, 4 door crossover with a 330 km (205 mi) range and top speed of 100 mph. The e6 can accelerate from 0-60mph in 8 sec and can…
186 mi 87 mph $35,000
2012
BYD Auto e6
BYD Auto
Electric Bus
EV
The BYD Electric Bus is a full size, all-electric bus that seats 32 (including driver). The roof of the bus is lined with solar panels, which provide power to the “Fe” battery… 155 mi 62 mph
TBA
Now Available
BYD Electric Bus, courtesy of BYD
Chery Automobile Co.
M1EV
EV
Previously referred to as S18, the M1EV by Chery is, 4-door, 5-seater compact with a 120 km (75 mi) range and top speed of 120 kmh (75 mph). The M1EV is powered by a 336 V, 16 kWh…
75 mi 75 mph $19,000
Now Available
Chery M1EV
Chevrolet
Volt
PHEV
GM’s EREV, extended range electric vehicle, with a 16.5kWh Li-ion battery from LG Chem, giving the Volt a 38 mi all electric range and 379 mi total range.
38 mi 100 mph $39,145
Now Available
Chevy Volt, courtesy of General Motors
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
2013 Chevrolet Spark EV, courtesy of General Motors
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…
80 mi 80 mph $48,000
Now Available
Citroën C-ZERO, courtesy of Citroën
Coda Automotive
CODA Sedan
EV
The CODA Sedan is a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan with a range up to 125 miles (EPA rated at 88 miles per charge). The Sedan features a 31kWhr Li-ion battery…
88 mi 85 mph $37,250
Now Available
CODA Sedan, courtesy of CODA Automotive
Commuter Cars
Tango T600
EV
A unique 2 passenger car with inline seating and a range of 40-200 mi, depending on battery choice. The T600 will accelerate from 0-60 in just 4 sec…
200 mi 135 mph $108,000
Now Available
Commuter Cars Tango T600