Electric Cars – Plug in hybrid models

Puskar Pande | May 7, 2014 | Electric Mobility, Technology | No Comments

Continued from Part one and part two

14. BMW i8

The BMW i8 is a plug in electric vehicle and has a B38 1.5 liter three-cylinder petrol engine. Two electric motors provide the vroom.

Vital Statistics¹⁴

CO₂ emission	49 (g/km)	0-100 (s)	4.4
Top speed	250km/h	Max speed in electric mode	120km/h
Electric range	37 km	Full charge	2-2.5 hrs

15. Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is very popular in America due to it being spacious and heavy vehicle. It comes with ample passenger rooms and host of features such as regenerative breaks.

Vital Statistics¹⁵

Seats	5	0-60 (s)	7.7
Cargo Space	8.5 cubic ft	Power	141 hp
Electric range	13 miles (electric)	Full charge	1/3 hrs

16. Ford C-Max Energi

The Ford C-Max is a compact and smaller car and more suitable for smaller families.

Vital Statistics¹⁶

Seats	5	0-60 (s)	7.7
Cargo Space	19.2 cubic ft	Power	141 hp
Electric range	13.5 miles (electric)	Full charge	6/7 hrs

17. Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

The Porsche car is a luxury vehicle and a stunner going by the looks. Press release by Porsche said more- “The new Panamera S E-Hybrid improves upon the concept offered by the previous Panamera S Hybrid with a more powerful electric motor, a higher-performance battery that supplies more energy and is able be recharged from home or public vehicle charging stations.”

Vital Statistics¹⁷

Top Speed	167 miles	0-60 (s)	5
Torque	15 ft	Power	95 hp
Electric range	20-22 miles (electric)	Full charge	6/7 hrs

18. Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius has the distinction of being the most recognised and fan friendly hybrid car, perhaps the car that ushered in the hybrid revolution and popularised the concept. It has various innovative features such as a solar roof.

Vital Statistics¹⁸

Top Speed	62 miles	0-60 (s)	10.6
Torque	153 lb-ft	Power	134 hp
Electric range	11 miles (electric)	Full charge	1.5 hrs