10. Fisker Karma

The Fisker Karma is a plug-in hybrid luxury sports sedan with a price tag of $87,900 dollars and it's expected to hit the The US market by early 2011. The Karma implements the same technology as the Chevrolet Volt, although not 100% electric the Karma has an anticipated all-electric range of 50 miles (80 km) once the first 50 miles run out a small gasoline generator will start supplying energy for the electric motor and extending the range to 300 miles (480 km) with only three US gallons of gasoline.



Despite its eco-friendly background the Karma will be capable of 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). The Fisker Karma would also have the option to be fitted with an optional roof solar panel to aid in the recharging of its Lithium-ion batteries but also to aid the cabin climate control system. According to Fisker Automotive the average recharge times for the Karma will be 4 to 5 hours using a standard 120V outlet and less than two hours using a 220V outlet. The solar roof will also be capable of generating a half kilowatt-hour a day and is estimated to provide up to 4 to 5 miles of additional range per week.

9. Chevrolet Volt

Although not 100% electric The Chevrolet volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that can also be considered an electric vehicle because of its drivetrain design. The Chevy Volt operates as any other electric vehicle on the road right now except that it has a gasoline generator to extend the Volt's rang to more than 300 miles (483 km) but only after using the all-electric range initial 40 miles (64 km) stored in its on-board lithium-ion batteries, which are charged by connecting it to an electrical outlet.



According to General Motors a full charge for the Chevrolet Volt initial 40 miles will take approximately eight hours from a standard North American 120 V household outlet and less than three hours if using a standard 240 VAC outlet.

8. Mitsubishi i MiEV

The Mitsubishi i MiEV it's a production 100% electric vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi. The MiEV hit the Japanese market in April of 2010 with a price tag of ¥4,000,000 yen (43,900 dollars) followed by the Chinese market with a bases price of HK$395,000 ( $50,631 dollars). The MiEV hit the Australian market via leasing option only in July 2010. The MiEV it's scheduled to be released in the U.K. in January of 2011 at a price tag of GB£28,990 ($45,100 dollars) and expected to hit the North American market by by early 2011 with a base price targeted below $30,000 dollars.



The 2011 Mitsubishi i MiEV will implement a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack consisting of 96 individual cells giving the Mitsubishi i MiEV a range of 100 miles (160 km) and a top speed of 80 mph (130 km). Recharging is estimated to take a little over 13 hours from a 110 volt power supply, 6 hours from a 220 volt power supply and as little as 20 minutes from a quick charging station.

7. Phoenix SUV and SUT

This is the Phoenix SUV & SUT developed by Phoenix Motorcars. Both of these full-size 100% electric vehicles have the same specification except that they each have different body designs. The Phoenix SUV & SUT have an estimated range of 100 miles (160 km) with a top speed of 95mph (152 km/h) and both have the ability to fast-recharge in under 10 minutes.



The Phoenix SUV & SUT will use NanoSafe battery pack lithium-titanate battery technology which Phoenix promises long battery pack life that will last 12 years or around 250,000 miles (400,000 km).

6. Pininfarina Bluecar (B0 or B Zero)

This is the Pininfarina Bluecar also known as B0 or B Zero. The Bluecar was believed to be a concept car until it hit the European market in late 2009 and is set to make its debut in the North American market by early 2011. With a maximum range of 155 miles (250 km) and a top speed of 80 mph ( 130 km/h) and will be capable of 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 6.3 seconds.



The Bluecar uses a lithium polymer battery technology (LMP) with a super capacitor with regenerative braking which helps extends the life of the battery and it will also feature a set of solar panels on its roof and hood that will help recharge the batteries. The lifespan of the batteries are expected to last 125,000 miles (200,000 km). The LMP battery will be able to be fully charged from any traditional outlet in less than five hours.

5. Tesla Roadster

The Tesla Roadster was first introduced back in 08 and was widely popular because it could deliver a range of more than 200 miles (320 km) on a single charge. According to Tesla Motors The 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an estimated range of 248 miles (402 km) on a single charge and will be capable of 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 3.7 seconds.



Recharging the Tesla Roadster will come in three different methods. The first one will be a standard 120V 15A North American domestic outlet (16 hours), the second will be a portable 120-240V 40A using a NEMA 14-50 receptacle and other 240V adapters (7 hours) and the third will be a 209-240V 70 amp wall-mounted charging station which will take less than 4 hours to fully charge the Roadster from empty.
The Roadster is powered by a 3-phase, 4-pole electric motero, producing a maximum net power of 248 hp (185 kW) and a Maximum torque of 200 ft-lbf (270 N m) giving the roadster 100% torque from 0 to 14,000 rpm.

4. Renault Fluence Z.E.

The Renault Fluence Z.E. is an upcoming electric vehicle estimated to make its debut by early 2011. Although no price has been released yet it's estimated to be between $40,000 and $60,000 dollars. The estimated range for the Fluence Z.E. will be 100 miles (160 km) according to Renault with a top speed of 84 mph (138 km/h). Charging times will vary, if using a 120V household outlet it will recharge the battery pack from empty in 10 to 14 hours and 5 to 8 hours if using a 220V outlet and at a fast charging station The Renault Fluence Z.E. will be able to be charged completely in approximately 20 minutes. The Fluence Z.E. would also feature a swappable battery option available on the Better Place charging station network.



According to Renault the new Fluence Z.E. will be powered by a synchronous electric motor with rotor coil. The pack power will be 70kW at 11,000rpm while the maximum torque will be 226Nm. The weight of the motor will be 352lbs (160kg). All these together will make the Fluence Z.E. go pretty fast from 0-60. Although not yet confirmed by Renault the Z.E. will do from 0-60 in less than five seconds.

3. BYD e6

Manufactured in China but has many people raising their eyebrows is the e6 by BYD. The e6 is an all 100% electric vehicle with room for five passengers. The initial range claims for the e6 were 249 miles (400 km) but BYD later confirmed that the tested range for the e6 will be 186 miles (300 km). While plans to mass produced the e6 in china have been postponed plans for the US have not and the e6 is scheduled to hit the North American market in early 2011. BYD announced that intends to sell the e6 for approximately $32,000 dollars.



The e6 will use LiFePO4 battery technology which means all chemical substances used in the battery can be recycled. The e6 will have four power combination: 101 hp (75 kW), 101+54 hp (75+40 kW), 215 hp (160 kW) and 215+54 hp (160+40 kW) Which means it will also come as a two-motor option which will use front and rear motors, making the car all-wheel drive. Acceleration for the e6 for the 0-60 mph (97 km/h) test comes just under 8 seconds with an estimated top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). Recharging times for the e6 are also promising with an estimated 50% quick charge in 10 minutes.

2. Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a compact 5-door hatchback 100% electric car to be produced by Nissan. The Nissan leaf will have an estimated range of 100 miles (160 km) and with a top speed of 90 mph (145 km). This 5-door hatchback has been in production since late 2009 and is expected to hit the market as early as December of 2010 in North America & Japan and will be followed by some countries in Europe, Australia and China by late 2011 early 2012. The price of the Nissan leaf will vary from $33,000 dollars in the US up to ¥3.76 million yens ($44,600 dollars) in Japan. The Nissan Leaf is widely believed to be the world's first affordable zero emission electric vehicle.



The Nissan Leaf will have 3 levels of charging, two charging receptacles 120 and 220 V AC and a third DC connector for high-voltage quick charging. Using the 120 V receptacle will charge your batteries from empty under 20 hours and the 220 V will charge your batteries from empty under 8 hours. Using level 3 will recharge you batteries from empty to 80% in only 30 minutes.

1. Tesla Model S

This is the Tesla Model S from Tesla Motors. This Sedan has been in development since 2009 and it's expected to hit the retail market in early 2012. With a base price of $57,400 US Dollars it's expected to compete with top brands such as Mercedes Benz and BMW top class models.



The Tesla Model S is expected to have 3 different range models with a range varying from 160 miles (260 km), 230 miles (370 km) and 300 miles (480 km) The 160 mile battery pack will contain 5,000 lithium-ion cells, while the larger battery packs will both contain 8,000 lithium-ion cells with an estimated weight of approximately 1,200 pounds (540 kg) and. Average recharge times will be 3 to 5 hours, depending on the battery size, but Tesla has also announced that there will be a quick 45-minute recharge option when connected to a 480 V outlet. In addition, The Tesla Model S is also expected to have swappable batteries which will allow you to swap batteries in less than five minutes for even farther range.



The Tesla Model S acceleration performance is anticipated to be 0-60 mph (97km/h) in 5.6 seconds. The weight of the Model S is expected to be around 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg). The Models is will have room for seven occupants, five adults and two children.