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Mercedes-Benz B Class Electric Drive offers a smooth, comfortable, family-friendly ride, making it a top pick.The B Class accelerates from 0 to 60 in 7.9 seconds, given intense regenerative braking and an all-torque, all-the-time 177 HP electric drive system, with a total driving range of approximately 115 miles.
BMW i3 is known for its lightweight carbon fiber construction, stylish interior materials, and its range extender engine that helps ease the dreaded range anxiety that plagues most other EVs.
Thanks to construction and the electric motor's instant torque, the i3 gets a 0-60 MPH time of 7.2 seconds and an electric range of 150 miles.
With the performance setting called the ludicrous mode, Model S P90D becomes the fastest four-door sedan in the world and possibly a super-car beater.
The Tesla Model S can generate 762 horsepower from dual electric motors, and rocket to 60 MPH in just 2.8 seconds.
The Tesla Model S with full charge rips through a quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds, hitting 122.7 MPH.
The E-Golf seats five comfortably and gets 116 MPGe, thanks to a 7.2 KW onboard charger, 24.2 KWH lithium-ion battery, and 115 HP motor, making 199 lb-ft of torque.
There is a sportier option to upgrade to, if you want to squeeze a bit more fun out of the E-Golf.
Kia Soul offers a good amount of space, a stylish design, voice command navigation, parking assist, and a bunch of other features.
The Soul EV's 190 HP electric motor spins out 210 LB-ft of torque and the 192-cell battery pack, keeps the good times going for 93 miles.
The Chevrolet Spark is a top-selling electric EV in the US. It has a range of 82 miles while boasting 140 horsepower and 327 lb-ft of torque, which translates to zippy acceleration and a top speed of 90 MPH.
The Fiat 500e has the cute retro styling of the iconic 500 but adds a fully electric powertrain. The 111-HP electric motor and lithium-ion battery; Its size, power, and 87-mile battery-only range make it an ideal fit for commuters and urbanites.
Honda Clarity generates its own electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell stack. It has an exhaust pipe - but emissions are no more than water vapor.
The 2016 version of the Honda Clarity is even more powerful with 174 horsepower, 221 foot-pounds of torque, and a 430-mile range.
The lithium-ion battery of the Nissan e-NV200 is compact, powerful, safe, and durable. Placed under the van, the cabin and the cargo area have more room. No compromise on the range (up to 106 miles on a single charge) or speed (up to 76mph) and the battery is also more than 95% recyclable.
