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- 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
- 2017 BMW i3
- 2017 BMW i8
- 2017 BMW 330e
- 2017 BMW x5 xDrive40e
- 2017 BMW 740e
- 2017 Cadillac CT6 2.0e
- 2017 Chevy Bolt
- 2017 Chevy Volt
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
- 2017 Fiat 500e
- 2017 Ford C-Max Energi SE
- 2017 Ford Focus
- 2017 Ford Fusion
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata
- 2017 Kia Optima
- 2017 Kia Soul EV
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz B250e
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz C350e
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e
- 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
- 2017 Nissan Leaf
- 2017 Porsche Cayenne SE
- 2017 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
- 2017 Smart EV
- 2017 Tesla S
- 2017 Tesla X
- 2017 Toyota Prius Prime
- 2017 Volvo XC90T8
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2016 EV and PHEV Models
Base Models | Type | Price | EPA-estimated Average Electric Range (Miles) |
Level 2* Charge Time (Hours) | Seats | |
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Audi A3 Sportback e-Tron | Plug-In Hybrid | $37,900 | 16 | 2.2 | 5 |
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BMW i3 | All Electric | $42,400 | 81 | 3.5 | 4 |
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BMW i8 | Plug-In Hybrid | $136,500 | 14 | 1.5 | 4 |
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Cadillac ELR | Plug-In Hybrid | $65,000 | 40 | 5 | 4 |
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Chevy Volt | Plug-In Hybrid | $33,170 | 53 | 4.5 | 5 |
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Ford C-MAX Energi | Plug-In Hybrid | $31,770 | 20 | 2.5 | 5 |
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Ford Focus Electric | All Electric | $29,170 | 76 | 3.6 | 5 |
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Ford Fusion Energi SE | Plug-In Hybrid | $33,900 | 20 | 2.5 | 5 |
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Mercedes-Benz S550e | Plug-In Hybrid | $95,650 | 14 | 2.75 | 5 |
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV | All Electric | $22,995 | 62 | 6 | 4 |
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Nissan Leaf | All Electric | $29,010 | 84 | 5 | 5 |
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Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | $77,200 | 14 | 3 | 5 + third row seating |
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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid | Plug-in Hybrid | $93,200 | 16 | 2.3 | 4 |
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Smart Fortwo Electric Drive | All Electric | $25,750 | 68 | 6 | 2 |
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Tesla Model S | All Electric | $85,000 | 265 | 4.75 (on Tesla Supercharger) | 5 |
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Tesla Model X | All Electric | $130,000 | 257 | 4.75 (on Tesla Supercharger) | 7 |
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About this Chart
We want to help Midwesterners cull through all the news and marketing to figure out which electric car models are available for purchase in the Midwest and how to compare prices, driving range and other information.
The chart features:
- The standard or “base” model.
- The 2016 model.
- The EPA-estimated average electric range of the battery. Rather than the manufacturer’s “sticker” range, we provide EPA estimates measuring miles of range powered by the electric battery. Plug-in hybrids have shorter ranges and switch to gasoline after the electric battery range has been depleted.
- Level 2 Charge Time. The amount of time it takes to fully recharge a battery in an installed 240-volt outlet, like those used by clothes dryers.
- The price, without destination fee or federal/state tax credits. Each manufacturer or dealer may include different options, fees and credits in their listed price. We’ve created an apples-to-apples comparison that is the actual base price without additional fees added in or tax credits taken out.
In addition to the plug-in cars highlighted above, there are also many more high-efficiency conventional hybrid cars available today. Though you can’t plug them in, these are still some of the most fuel efficient cars on the road today. The website www.hybridcars.com is a good source of information for comparing both conventional hybrids and plug-in cars.