It’s a hot topic whenever anyone mentions electric cars: pricing. Many electric cars are more expensive than their regular counterparts, though naturally they cost less to run too.
But what do today’s electric and plug-in cars actually cost? We’ve gathered together each plug-in car on sale today in one place. Every vehicle here shows the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, plus any mandatory destination and handling fees.
The prices do not include any local or federal tax incentives or rebates–so many cars here may be available cheaper, for those eligible for specific credits or rebates. All MPGe figures refer solely to the cars’ electric efficiency.
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This article, written by Antony Ingram, was originally published on Green Car Reports, a publishing partner of Popular Science. Follow GreenCarReports on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
2013 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive: $25,750
17.6 kWh battery, 68 miles (EPA), 107 MPGe, 55 kW motor Smart’s latest electric drive model is the cheapest new electric car 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.
2013 Chevrolet Spark EV: $27,495
20 kWh battery, 82 miles (EPA), 119 MPGe, 110 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 pretty strong.
2013 Nissan Leaf: $29,650
24 kWh battery, 75 miles (EPA), 115 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 has made the Leaf one of the more affordable electric cars on the market.
2013 Mitsubishi i: $29,795
16 kWh battery, 62 miles (EPA), 112 MPGe, 66 kW motor It may no longer be the cheapest EV on the market, but 112 MPGe still means the Mitsubishi i is one of the more efficient electric cars. If you can live with the looks and limited range, it’s worth a look–and there are some incredibly cheap lease deals out there.