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EV Guide 2010 by 4EVRiders.org (updated 7/2010)

  • Top EV and Plug-in Hybrid Guide

    1. Nissan, Nissan Leaf, EV

      • Features: 160km(100mi) range; 4-door, 5-seater hatchback; 80kW electric motor; <8hr recharge on Li-ion battery; estimated price around $25k (after $7500 US Federal rebate, some states have additional rebates. e.g. California $5000); Mass production in US & Japan in 2010, first year’s target car sale >50,000
      • Progress: Public showing August 2009. Target Intro: US and Asia December 2010, globally 2012
      • References: Source Video

    2. General Motors, GM Plug-in Volt, EV

      • 4-door, 4-seater hatchback; front wheel drive, AER 40 mi, total range 400 mi, top speed 100 mph,16kWh Li-ion battery from LG Chem, 150 hp electric motor, 1.4L gas engine generates electricity only (no direct connection to wheels), first year production 7-10k units, cost near $40,000

      • Progress: Road testing in June 2009
        Target Intro: US – November 2010

      • References: Source Video

    3. Mitsubishi, iMiEV, EV

      • Features: 4-door, 4-seater hatchback; in-wheel motor; max speed 80mph; 100 mile range; Li-ion battery, quick charge capability; low center of gravity to insure more stable driving; 2,400lb curb weight; Price range: base model $17,000
      • Progress: Lease program announced June 2009
        Target: Japan April 2010, US and Europe – 2010
      • References: Source Video

    4. Coda, Coda Electric, EV

      • Features: 4-door, 5-seater hatchback; max speed 80 mph; 90-120 mile range; 23KW Li-ion batteryx; 6 hours/220-volt; 3,400 lb curb weight; Price range: base model $37,000
      • Progress: In Progress
        Target: 10,000 cars in 2011 for US, Europe and Asis-Pacific
      • References: Source
        Video

    5. Toyota, Toyota Plug-in Prius, PHEV

      • 4-door, 5-seater; AER 20-30km (12.4-18.6 mi), using Li-ion batteries, charge on standard home outlet. Toyota hopes to sell at a price comparable to Mitsubishis i-MiEV (around US$47,500) and start mass producing in 2012, with first-year output 20,000 to 30,000 cars
      • Progress: public testing. Target Intro: 500 test fleet cars 2009-2010 in Japan, Europe, and US; Mass production 2012
      • References: Source
        Video

    6. Aptera Motors, Aptera 2e 3-wheel EV

      • Feaures: 2-door 3-wheeled vehicle; 2-seater; aircraft-esque body shape to improve aerodynamics; lightweight body composition: 1,500lb curb weight; intelligent body design aimed at deflecting harm away from cabin; AER: 120 mi; Li-ion phosphate battery; Price range: $30,000-$40,000.
      • Progress: Manufacturing & demonstrations. Target: California, Fall 2010
      • References: Source Video

    7. Tesla, Model S, EV

      • Features: 256-480km(160-300mi) range; 4-door, 7-seater sedan; 220kW electric motor; <5-10 hr recharge on Li-ion batteries; estimated price around $50k; Mass production 2011 &
      • Progress: Introduced as 2012 model. Target Intro: 20,000 first year
      • References: Source Video

    8. Ford, Focus Electric, EV

      • Features: 4-door, 4-seater; max speed 80 mph; 100 mile range; 33.8 KW Li-ion battery; 6 Hours/220 volt, 12 Hours/110 volt; 3,660 lb curb weight; Price range: base model $37,000
      • Progress: In Progress
        Target: 10,000 cars in 2011 for US, Europe and Asis-Pacific
      • References: Source
        Video

    9. Toyota, RAV4 Electric, EV

      • Features: 4-door, 5-seater SUV
      • Progress: Program announced July 2010, joint partnership between Tesla and Toyota
        Target: US 2012
      • References: Source
        Video

    10. BYD, BYD E6, EV

      • Features: 4-door, 5-seater crossover; range: 250mi(400km), 0-60mph 8 sec, top speed 100 mph, BYD Li-ion Fe battery with 10 min recharge to 50% SOC,
      • Progress: demoing and testing units
        Target Intro: China 2009, Europe 2010, US 2010
      • References: Source Video

    11. BYD, BYD Plug-in F3DM , PHEV

      • Features: AER: 60 mi, total range 250 mi, 1L engine, costs about $22,000 US, Warren Buffet invested $230M for 10% of BYD’s parent, car company is also a battery maker, 130k workers, formerly government run Qingchuan company, located in Shenzen, China
      • Progress: Currently selling in China to government fleets. Target intro: China 2009, Europe & US 2011
      • References: Source Video

    12. Aptera Motors, Aptera 2h, PHEV

      • Features: Same vehicle design and base features as Aptera 2e, but in PHEV form. No technical details yet. Company based in Carlsbad, California
      • Progress: Testing and developing. Target Intro: California
      • References:Source
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