2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV - $23,84516 kWh battery, 62 miles (EPA), 112 MPGe, 49 kW motor
Mitsubishi's jellybean-style electric car has never been a strong seller in the U.S, but the Japanese automaker recently slashed its pricing, making it the cheapest electric vehicle on the market. You're still saddled with low performance and those unusual looks, but some owners could drive from a dealership having paid less than $16,000 for their i-MiEV, if they're able to maximize their use of incentives.
2015 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive - $25,75017.6 kWh battery, 68 miles (EPA), 107 MPGe, 55 kW motor
Smart's Fortwo Electric Drive is one of the cheapest new electric cars on the market. You only get two seats, but you also get rid of the gasoline car's jerky transmission. There's enough power to make good progress now, and if you're able to benefit from incentives, the price starts to look quite tempting. Convertible models are an extra $3,000 but top-down electric driving is a wholly pleasant experience.
2015 Chevrolet Spark EV - $27,64518.4 kWh battery, 82 miles (EPA), 119 MPGe, 105 kW motor
Chevrolet has put the same effort into its diminutive Spark as it did the Volt, and has managed to improve the aerodynamics and interior to match the Spark's electric aspirations. With huge torque on offer, performance is strong and the Spark EV is good fun to drive.
2015 Nissan Leaf - $29,86024 kWh battery, 84 miles (EPA), 114 MPGe, 80 kW motor
The Leaf is one of the better-known electric cars. While sales haven't matched Nissan's expectations and there have been issues with battery degradation in hot weather, the Leaf is still one of the most usable electric cars on the market. 2013's price drop made the Leaf one of the more affordable electric cars on the market.
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid - $30,8155.2 kWh battery, 11 miles (EPA blended), 6 miles (EPA all-EV), 95 MPGe, 60 kW motor (134-hp combined)
The Prius Plug-In is a little off the pace technologically these days, but its similarity to the regular, familiar hybrid means it's ideal for drivers trading up from a regular Prius. The short all-electric range is disappointing to some--but in terms of sales, it's actually one of the better-selling plug-ins around.
2015 Fiat 500e - $33,20024 kWh battery, 87 miles (EPA), 116 MPGe, 83 kW motor
Fiat's 500e electric car may be a mere "compliance car", but the engineers have done a great job--it's nippy, fun to drive and probably a better vehicle than the gasoline version. Limited availability is a hindrance, though, and the price is pretty steep for such a small car. Oh, and Fiat's boss would prefer you didn't buy one--it's costing him money...
2015 Ford C-MAX Energi - $32,5957.6 kWh battery, 20 miles (EPA), 88 MPGe, 88 kW motor (195-hp combined)
Ford's first plug-in hybrid challenger mixes good performance with impressive efficiency in electric mode. Like the Toyota Prius V, it's a practical vehicle too, ready to handle everything family life can throw at it.
2015 Chevrolet Volt - $35,17017.1 kWh battery, 38 miles (EPA), 98 MPGe, 111 kW motor
The first-generation Chevrolet Volt is on its way out as Chevy prepares to launch an all-new 2016 model in the second half of this year. Production is set to wind down soon in anticipation of the new model, but the current Volt has still been one of the best-selling plug-in cars in the U.S. over the past four years.
2016 Ford Fusion Energi - $34,7257.6 kWh battery, 20 miles (EPA), 88 MPGe, 88 kW motor (195-hp combined)
For Fusion, read C-Max--mechanically, the two are near-identical. That means the same battery electric range and efficiency rating, despite the two different body styles. The Fusion is the looker of the pair though, while all that extra metal means finding a little extra cash before you sign on the line. Ford cut prices by $900 for 2016.
2015 Ford Focus Electric - $29,99523 kWh battery, 76 miles (EPA), 105 MPGe, 107 kW motor
Ford's Leaf competitor offers slightly lower range, but more power. It's also better to drive, but sales have thus far been slow--and Ford is putting more faith in its other plug-in models, the C-MAX and Fusion Energi. A recent price cut has made it look a little more competitive, but no other updates joined the lower price.
2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid - $40,6006.7 kWh battery, 13 miles (EPA), 115 MPGe, 124 kW motor (196-hp combined)
Honda's plug-in challenger is fairly new to the market, and it's a little more expensive than its similarly-specified rivals. Unlike the firm's mild hybrids though, the two-motor Accord offers class-leading efficiency and plenty of power.
2015 BMW i3 - $43,35022 kWh battery, 81 miles (EPA - i3 REx 72-150 miles), 124 MPGe (i3 REx 117 MPGe), 130 kW motor
BMW's i3 is the most energy-efficient vehicle--of any kind--sold in the U.S. While it's one of the more expensive electric cars on the market aside from any Tesla, it's also one of the best. Its carbon fiber-reinforced plastic construction is like nothing else in the segment, nor is its futuristic styling and loft apartment-style interior. Range-extended models begin at $47,200.
2015 BMW i8 - $137,4507.1 kWh battery, 15 miles (EPA), 76 MPGe, 96 kW motor (357 hp combined)
Making quite a different impression from the i3, the BMW i8 is a sleek plug-in hybrid coupe with similar carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and aluminum construction to the i3. The sexy styling is backed by an emphasis on performance, because when you're paying this much for a car, why not make it both fast and efficient?
2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - $42,37528 kWh battery, 87 miles (EPA), 84 MPGe, 132 kW motor
Mercedes' electric car will empty your wallet to the tune of just $100 more than the BMW i3, its closest competitor. For that you get a larger, more practical and more luxurious vehicle, though miss out on some of the BMW's more innovative aspects. Just go easy on the options, or you'll get within a stone's throw of Tesla pricing...
2015 Tesla Model S - $75,000-$105,00070-85 kWh battery, 240-270 miles (EPA), 93-101 MPGe, 245-515 kW motor
You may have seen a lower base price advertised for the Model S, but Tesla cheekily deducts the full $7,500 federal tax rebate in its price lists. Tesla recently updated the Model S lineup with dual-motor all-wheel drive "D" variants, as well as several new technology features.
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf - $34,27024.2 kWh battery, 83 miles (EPA), 116 MPGe, 85 kW motor
The Volkswagen Golf compact is now available with all-electric power. It has slightly less range than a Nissan Leaf, with slightly better efficiency, but the e-Golf's main appeal could be the familiar surroundings of a popular hatchback turned electric.
2015 Kia Soul EV - $34,50027 kWh battery, 93 miles (EPA), 105 MPGe, 81 kW motor
The Kia Soul EV boasts the longest range of any electric car currently on sale without a Tesla powertrain. It's only sold in California right now, but Kia plans to expand sales to Georgia, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii in the coming months.
2014 Cadillac ELR - $75,99516.5 kWh battery, 37 miles (EPA), 82 MPGe, 135 kW motor
This Cadillac coupe features the same powertrain as the 2014 Chevy Volt, tuned for a bit more power. However its price--about double the Volt's--has kept sales down since the ELR first appeared in showrooms in late 2013.
2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid - $97,0959.4 kWh battery, 16 miles (EPA), 50 MPGe, 70 kW motor (416 hp combined)
Like a Tesla Model S, Porsche's first mainstream plug-in hybrid features four doors and a sporty attitude. However, the Panamera S E-Hybrid is really more of a fast luxury car with supplemental electric power than a truly green vehicle,
2015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid - $78,19510.8 kWh battery, 14 miles (EPA), 47 MPGe, 70 kW motor (416 hp combined)
For the 2015 model year, Porsche is offering a plug-in hybrid powertrain in its Cayenne SUV. That gives Porsche a head start over upcoming plug-in SUV competition from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and fellow VW Group brand Audi.
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