Electric Car GuideAt-a-glance comparison of plug-in electric cars

now available in Europe

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Imagine driving a car that offers all its torque from a standstill.

It's not until you drive an electric car that you realise how good they can make you feel - and we're not just talking about your conscience.

We've built this list of electric vehicles to compare performance and specification, so if you'd like us to add any particular models or you want to correct us on some of the data, just send us an email.

BTW - prices do not show any government electric vehicle incentives that might be available. At present these are £5,000 in the UK and €7,000 in parts of Europe.

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Bluecar

Manufacturer: Bolloré, FranceVehicle type: 5-door hatchbackUsage: IntercityEngine: 68 hp (50 kW)Braking system: regenerative brakingSpeed: up to 80mph governed0-60mph: 6.3 secsBatteries: lithium polymer with super capacitorCharge time: 5 hoursRange: up to 153 miles/250kmPrice: €19,000 plus battery hireAvailable from: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

buddy

Manufacturer: ElBil NORGE, NorwayVehicle type: 3 seater quadracycleUsage: UrbanEngine: SepEx 72V DC, 13 kWSuspension: Front - MacPherson struts, Rear - independent telescopic suspensionBody: Fibre-glass reinforced polyesterBraking system: Regenerative braking, disc brakes on all wheels Speed: up to 80-90 km/h 0-50kmph: 7 seconds Batteries: Nickel metal hydrideCharge time: 0-100% in 6-8 hrs, 30-95% in 3 hrsRange: 60-120 km Price: n/kAvailable from: ElBil NORGE , Norway

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

C-Zero

Manufacturer: Citroen, FranceVehicle type: 5-door hatchbackUsage: CitycarEngine: 49kW max power/3,000rpmBraking system: ABS with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)Speed: up to 80 mph0-62mph: 15.9 secondsBatteries: Lithium-ionCharge time: full charge 8 hours, 30 minutes to 80% with quick charge systemRange: up to 93 milesPrice: From £26,216Available from: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Doblo

Manufacturer: Micro-Vett, ItalyVehicle type: available in all of variants of traditional 2-5 seater diesel vehicle – people carrierUsage: UrbanEngine: 3-phase Asynchronous made by Ansaldo Electric DrivesConstruction: factory built conversion of the Fiat Doblo car or vanSpeed: up to 120km/h0-60 mph: n/aBatteries: Lithium-ionCharge time: from 5-8 hoursRange: up to 150 km in urban duty cyclePrice: tbaAvailable from: here

Last updated 21 Nov 2013

e-Golf

Manufacturer: Volkswagen,GermanyVehicle type: 4-door hatchbackUsage: City carEngine: 115 bhp electric motorBraking system: regenerative brakingSpeed: up to 82 mph0-60mph: from 10.4 secsBatteries: 24.2kWh lithium-ionCharge time: <4 hours on 220V charging station, 80% in 30 minutesRange: up to 118 miles Price: n/kDelivery date: on sale in Europe from Q2 2014

Last updated 21 Nov 2013

e-up!

Manufacturer: Volkswagen,GermanyVehicle type: 4-door hatchbackUsage: City carEngine: 60kW electric motorTransmission: single speed gearboxBraking system: regenerative brakingSpeed: up to 80 mph0-60mph: 12.4 seconds Batteries: 18.7 kWh lithium-ionCharge time: <4 hours on 220V charging station, 80% in 30 minutesRange: up to 100 milesPrice: tbaDelivery date: on sale in Europe from Q2 2014

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Fluence Z.E.

Manufacturer: Renault, FranceVehicle type: 5 seat, 4 door saloonUsage: IntercityEngine: electric 60 bhp Drive: Front wheel driveTransmission: AutomaticBraking system: ABS with EBDSpeed: up to 84 mph0-62mph: 13.4 mphBatteries: for hire onlyRange: up to 115 milesPrice: from £22,845 excluding battery hireAvailable from: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

i3

Manufacturer: BMW, GermanyVehicle type: 4-seat hatchbackUsage: Metropolitan city car with Intercity capability from range extenderEngine: 125kW electric motor with range extender optionConstruction: Carbon composite body shell with aluminium chassisBraking system: Regenerative brakingSpeed: up to 92 mph0-62mph: 7.2 secs, 7.9 secs with range extenderBatteries: Lithium-ionCharge time: fast charge in 30 mins, 3 hours at 32 Amps or 7 hours to reach 80% at 10 AmpsRange: up to 118 miles electric, up to 186 miles with range extenderPrice: from £29,950 (from £33,100 with range extender)Available now from: BMW dealers

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

i MiEV

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi, JapanVehicle type: 4-seaterUsage: Intercity short runsEngine: permanent magnet synchronous motor Drive: Rear wheel driveBraking system: Regenerative braking Speed: up to 81mph0-60mph: n/aBatteries: Lithium-ion 330VCharge time: 6-7 hours full charge, 80% in 30 minutesRange: up to 100 milesPrice: from £28,554Available: now

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

iOn

Manufacturer: Peugeot, FranceVehicle type: 5-door small family carUsage: MetropolitanEngine: 25kW continuous power, reversible electric Neodyme (Nd) synchronous permanent magnet electric motorTransmission: Single speed reduction gear unitBraking system: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBFD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)Speed: up to 81 mph0-62mph: 16.9 secondsBatteries: lithium manganese-oxideCharge time: 80% in 30 mins from 330V DC, 100% in 7 hours from 220V ACRange: up to 93 milesPrice: from £26,216Available from: www.peugeot.co.uk/iOn

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Kangoo Van

Manufacturer: Renault, FranceVehicle type: 2 -seat, 4 door panel vanUsage: City vanEngine: 22kWDrive: Front wheel driveTransmission: AutomaticBraking system: ABS with EBDSpeed: up to 81 mph0-62mph: 20.3 mphRange: 115 milesBatteries: for hire onlyPrice: from £17,995 exc battery hireAvailable from: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Leaf

Manufacturer: Nissan, JapanVehicle type: 5 seater, 5 doorsUsage: IntercityDrive: Inverter, electric motor and reduction gear set. Output shaft connects via CV joint to hub-and-carrier assemblyBraking system: 4-wheel disc brakes with regenerative brakingSpeed: up to 90 mphBatteries: laminated lithium ionCharge time: 8 hrs at 220 volts, 30 mins on rapid chargerRange: up to 100 miles of everyday drivingPrice: from £25,990Available: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

MEGA City

Manufacturer: AIXAM-MEGA Group, FranceVehicle type: 2 door, 2 seater quadricycle Usage: UrbanEngine: DC electric power Construction: Acrylic ABS on aluminium structure (corrosion proof)Suspension: Independent MacPherson Strut at front with trailing arms at rear. Hydraulic shock absorbers with coil springsDrive: Front wheel driveTransmission: Automatic by electric speed controllerBraking system: Hydraulic- regenerative braking systemSpeed: 40 mph0-60mph: n/aBatteries: 8 x AGM Lead Exide Champion Batteries Charge time: 8 hours from emptyRange: up to 50 miles Price: n/kAvailable: now here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

B-Class Electric Drive

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz, GermanyVehicle type: 5-seater hatchbackUsage: IntercityEngine: electric motor delivering 172 bhpBraking system: Regenerative brakingSpeed: up to 100 mph0-60mph: <10 seconds Batteries: Lithium ionCharge time: from a 240V power source, 60-mile charge in 2 hours, full charge in 4 hoursRange: estimated 115 miles Price: from £22,015Available from: Summer 2014 in UK

Last updated 5 Dec 2013

mia Electric

Manufacturer: MIA, FranceVehicle type: 3-door hatchback, 3-seater with central driving seat, sliding doorsUsage: City car, delivery vanEngine: 18kW asynchronous electric engine, 24 bhpBraking system: ABSSpeed: up to 62 mphBatteries: 8 kWh or 12 kWh lithium-ion with 3-year or 31,000 mile warrantyCharge time: 3 or 5 hours depending on battery sizeRange: up to 50 milesPrice: from £18,593Available from: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

SMART ForTwo

Manufacturer: Daimler, GermanyVehicle type: 2 door microcarUsage: CitycarEngine: 55kW 74bhpTransmission: Single speed gearbox0-62 mph: 11.5 secondsSpeed: Up to 78 mphBatteries: lithium-ion, lease or buy packages offeredCharge time: 7 hours or 1 hour with rapid chargeRange: up to 90 milesPrice: from £16.243Available from: extremely irritating website

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Tesla Model S

Manufacturer: Tesla, USAVehicle type: 5-door, executive saloon Usage: intercityEngine: 225kW electric motorTransmission: AutomaticSpeed: 0-60mph: Batteries: 60 kWh lithium-ionCharge time: Range: up to Price: from £55,335Available from: Summer 2014 in UK

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Zero

Manufacturer: Tazzari Group, ItalyVehicle type: 2-seater Usage: IntercityConstruction: Cast aluminium chassisDrive: Rear-wheel drive 3-phase asynch. motorBraking system: Disc brakes with regenerative brakingSpeed: up to 100km/h or 62 mphBatteries: Li-ion FeCharge time: 100% in 9 hours with standard 220V charger, 80% in 50 mins with 3-phase power supplyRange: up to 140km/87mlsPrice: from £21,500 in UKAvailable from: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

Zoe Z.E.

Manufacturer: Renault, FranceVehicle type: 5-door hatchback superminiUsage: City carEngine: 65kW, 87bhpTransmission: AutomaticSpeed: up to 84 mph0-60mph: 13.5 secondsBatteries: lithium-ion, for hire onlyCharge time: full charge in 4 hours from free wall-mounted charger or <1 hour from a 43kW fast charger, but can't be charged from a standard 3-pin domestic plug socketRange: 90-130 milesPrice: from £18,995 plus hire of batteryAvailable from: here

Last updated 20 Nov 2013

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