New & Upcoming Plug-in Hybrids
Plug-in hybrid cars and trucks are unlikely to be available in large volumes anytime soon, but a few manufacturers have announced plans to offer them for sale in the U.S. in the next few years.
Now Available
2011-2012 Chevrolet Volt |
Seating capacity: 4 Power: 111kW (150 hp) 0–60 time: <9 sec. Battery type: Lithium-ion Battery capacity:
16 kWh Charge time: 4 hrs (240 V) |
Availability: Nationwide Price: $39,145–$41,000 |
Fisker Karma |
Seating capacity: 4 Power: 403 hp 0–60 time: 5.9 sec (sport mode); 7.9 sec (stealth mode) Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity: 20 kWh Charge time:
6 hrs (240 V) |
Availability:
Nationwide Price:
$88,000 (estimated) |
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid |
Seating capacity: 5 Power: 134 hp 0–60 time: NA Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity:
4.5 kWh Charge time:
1.5 hrs (240 V) |
Availability: 2012 (selected states) 2013 (all states) Price:
$32,000–$39,525
|
Coming Soon
Ford C-MAX Energi |
Seating capacity:
NA Power:
NA 0–60 time:
NA Battery type: Lithium ion Battery capacity:
NA Charge time:
NA |
Availability:
Fall 2012 Price:
$25,995 |
Honda Accord Plug-in |
Availability:
2012 or 2013 |
|
Mitsubishi Highlander Plug-in |
Availability:
2013 |
|
Cadillac ELR |
Availability:
2014 Model Year |
Field Test Vehicles
Volvo C30 Plug-in Hybrid |
Seating capacity:
5 Power:
282 0–60 time:
6.9 sec. Battery type:
Litium ion Battery capacity:
12 kWh Charge time:
NA |
Availability:
1,000 vehicles in field tests in California, China, and Europe in 2011 Price:
NA |
Dodge Ram Plug-in Hybrid |
Seating capacity:
NA
Power:
500+ hp (combined)
0–60 time:
NA
Battery type:
Lithium ion
Battery capacity:
NA
Charge time:
NA
|
Availability:
140 vehicles deployed in 12 cities starting spring 2011
Price:
NA
|
NA = Not available
*Availability dates typically indicate calendar year rather than model year.
Sources: Manufacturer Web sites and reliable news sources. Updated 8/21/2012.
Note: Due to the volatile nature of the automobile industry, the information in this table is best viewed as a forecast.