Top 10 electric cars 2015

Here is the list of the most popular electric cars on the market.

Fiat 500e ($ 32,300).



Undoubtedly, the Fiat 500e is a nice car, this is one of the fastest electric cars. Electric Fiat 500e is equipped with a lithium-ion battery capacity of 24 kWh, a charge which is enough for 140 miles into my journey.
From ordinary household outlet with a voltage of 120 and 240 volt battery charges at around 23 and 4 hours, respectively. At the core of the electric vehicle is the electric motor with 111 HP From 0 to 100 km/h Fiat 500e arrives just in 9,1 s.

Ford Focus Electric ($ 29,170).



Ford Focus Electric is a bit cheaper and has become quite a good option. It can accommodate 5 people. Engine power 125 PS, maximum speed 134 km / h the Battery 23 kW of power, with a range of Autonomous drive of 160 miles.

Kia Soul EV ($ 33,700).



Kia Soul EV can be a bestselling electric cars in the world. Lots of space, stylish design, command navigation voice, Parking assistance, and a number of other features that make it comfortable enough.

It has a 111 HP electric motor and the battery 212 km of the Soul EV Motor drives the front wheels, and can reach 100 km / h from standstill in 11.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 145 km / h.

The Volkswagen e-Golf ($ 33,450).



The Volkswagen e-Golf is built on the basis of the seventh generation of the popular car. Equipped with a motor of 85 kW (115 HP) and 270 Nm. This is higher than the version of the 1.6 TDI, and even an extra 250 kg of batteries did not affect the dynamic characteristics: up to a hundred in 10.4 seconds, and "maximum speed" is forcibly limited at around 140 km/h.
The capacity of the battery is 24.2 kWh. On a single charge the e-Golf can travel from 130 to 190 km, depending on driving style and weather conditions. The battery company provides warranty for 8 years or 160 000 km.

Chevrolet Spark EV ($ 25,995).



Chevy Spark EV is almost the cheapest in the list. It has a Li-ion battery 21,4 kW / h with a range of drive 132 km It can be charged from a 240V socket, a full charge for seven hours or more a quick way 480V, sarajay 80 % battery in just 20 minutes.
Maximum speed — 145 km / h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.6 seconds.

Renault Zoe (21500 Euro).



The Renault Zoe is a bit like the Nissan LEAF. This is a very affordable, comfortable, stylish electric car, which has everything you need. It can accommodate 5 passengers, range, Autonomous drive 210 km and a Very competitive electric car.

It includes three technical innovations: a new generation of regenerative braking (which recharges the battery when the driver releases the accelerator pedal), the heat pump and special Michelin tires Energy EV.

Recharging the ZOE takes from 30 minutes to 9 hours depending on the available charge, which can vary from 3 to 43 kW. In particular, charging 43 kW time to recharge the battery to 80% takes just 30 minutes.

BMW i3 ($ 42,400).



The passenger compartment of the BMW i3 is made of CFRP and aluminium called Life ("Life").
Under-floor electric motor producing 170 HP drives the rear wheels. Energy is stored in lithium-ion battery capacity of 22 kWh, which is enough charge to drive about 130 km in normal mode. And then there are "super saver" mode, which allows to increase "range" of the machine up to 200 km.

From ordinary household outlet battery can be fully charged in eight hours, but of course provided and rapid charging at special stations.

Mercedes Clase B Electric ($ 41,450).



Has electric motor power 132 kW (180 PS), 0-100 km / h in 7.4 seconds.
It includes Li-ion battery (28 kWh), which can boast of a range drive in excess of 200 km.
For external charging will take from 9 to 3 hours, depending on whether we are ordinary network (240 volts) or "Wall box" from the manufacturer (stations with three-phase socket 400 watts).

Nissan LEAF ($ 29,010).



Leaf is the most sold in history around the world, in USA, Europe and Japan the electric car. This is a very competitive car at a great price.
LEAF is 175 km of autonomy, 5 seats and decent acceleration. It has a motor of 80 kW, 109 horses with a torque of 280 Nm.
The Nissan Leaf has a lithium-ion battery with a range of 175 km, and reaches a maximum speed of 145 km / h and acceleration to 11.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h.

Tesla Model S ($ 75000).



Despite its price, Tesla is the best car ever competed for mass production. It is very impressive and like a sports car, despite the fact that it's very wide it is the safest car ever produced in series, elegant and beautiful.
Advanced electric powertrain delivers an incredible performance. Unlike an internal combustion engine with hundreds of moving parts, the Tesla motor has only one moving part: the rotor. As a result, the Model S accelerates instantly.

  • Acceleration to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (with battery of 85kw / h)
  • Maximum speed – 210 km/h
  • No harmful emissions
Battery Model S is available with 3 different batteries:
60kW / h — designed for 334км., on a full charge. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds. The warranty on the battery — 8 years or 200 000km.
Of 85kw / h — designed for 420км., on a full charge. Acceleration to 100km.h. over 5.4 seconds. The warranty on the battery — 8 years unlimited mileage.
Р85квт\h (Perfomance Plus) — designed for 420км., on a full charge. Acceleration to 100km.h. in 4.2 seconds. the warranty on the Battery — 8 years, with no limit on mileage.

The autonomy of Tesla Model S battery 60 kWh 390 km, while the autonomy of the battery 85 kW — 502 km. published

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