Commercially Available Electric Vehicles
Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster has recently become one of the most popular electric vehicles with its sports car styling and large range, but priced at US$100,000, for an extra $7000 you can buy the Porsche 911 GT3. Although not yet being released until 2008, the Roadster has already had 560 paid reservations out of the 650 planned cars to be built in 2008.
Piaggio Porter Electric
The Piaggio Porter Electric is a small Italian suburban electric vehicle with a range of 130km, a charge time of 8 hours and available in many types such as Panel Van, MPV, Pick-Up, Tipper, and Top Deck.
Reva/G-Wiz
The Indian built Reva (or G-Wiz in the United Kingdom) is a tiny 3 door 2+2 seater car designed for city travelling. It has a top speed of 70km/h, a range of 80km and sells for under £8000.
Phoenix Motorcars SUT
The Sports Utility Truck from Phoenix Motors is basically a Korean built Ssang Yong converted to an electric vehicle and sold as new in the United States. It has a 0-100km/h time of 10 seconds, a 160km+ range and a top speed of 150km/h..
Venturi Fétish
The Venturi Fétish was the worlds first two seater electric sports car to be produced. Manufactured in Monaco, the Venturi produces 180kw and does the 0-100km/h in under 5 seconds. The car has a range of 250km but priced at 4 times that of the Tesla at US$400,000, it isnt a wonder why its built in Monaco.