10 Best Electric Cars to Buy in 2017 (Technical Specifications and Top Prices Compared)

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The Tesla Model S P100D accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds. Its considered the most dynamic serial car on the modern auto market. Its top of the range model can still manage to drive over 330 miles on a charge. People who have driven this car, say that this Tesla is worth every penny. The BMW i3 can provide 114 miles of range and accelerate from 0-62 in 7.3 seconds. The latest model also comes with a more efficient charging technology and range extender option that comes from an additional 38 horsepower internal combustion engine. The B250e can push the car to 62 miles in just 7.9 seconds and drive at speeds up to 100 mph. Chevy Bolt EV can go over 238 miles on a charge using a nickel-rich lithium-ion 60 KWH battery. The Opel Ampera-e has a 204 hp electric motor and a 60 kWh battery for a 310 mile range on a single charge. The max speed is 95mph. Kia Soul EV is equipped with a 109 horsepower electric motor that accelerates to 62 mph in about 11 seconds with a 27 kilowatt hour battery. The Volkswagen E-Up is equipped with an 80 hp electric motor that can drive the vehicle for up to 100 miles on a charge. The Smart ForTwo Electric can go from 0 to 62 mph in 11.5 secs and reaches the maximum driving speed of 78 mph and a water cooled 3-phase motor powered by a 17.6 kwh battery that provides 68 miles of driving range.