There are numerous types of electric vehicles to suit practically everyone's needs:
Chevrolet S-10 Electric
| The Chevy S10 Electric is very similar to its gas-powered cousin: equipped with front wheel drive, anti-lock brakes, driver's side air bag, air conditioning, and daytime running lamps. Powered by an advanced three phase liquid-cooled AC induction motor and lead-acid batteries, this pick up can accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in approximately 10.3 seconds, and can achieve speeds of up to 75 miles per hour. |
![]() The Chevy S10 Electric Credit: EVAA |
Chrysler EPIC Minivan
| Due to the success of previous Chrysler Minivans, Chrysler created an electric version: the Chrysler Epic. This quiet vehicle seats up to seven and has a capacity of 800 pounds. For people who carpool, have big families, or like to travel, this is the perfect EV for you. Equipped with air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, power steering, dual air bags and lead-acid batteries, the Chrysler Epic is a perfect balance of comfort and capacity. The Epic utilizes an AC induction motor which can reach speeds up to 80 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 16 seconds. |
![]() The Chrysler EPIC Minivan Credit: EVAA |
Ford Ranger EV
| To dismiss the myths that electric vehicles are slow, sluggish, and incapable of having a high payload, Ford introduced the 1998 Ford Ranger EV, based of the best-selling compact truck, the Ford Ranger. Just like the gas-powered version, the Ford Ranger EV is equipped with a cargo carrying capacity of up to 700 pounds, a four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), dual airbags, and climate control. The Ford Ranger EV is powered by lead-acid batteries and a three phase AC induction motor which has a top speed of 75 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in under 12.5 seconds (the gasoline powered Ranger, under 12 seconds). |
![]() The Ford Ranger EV Credit: EVAA |
General Motors EV1
| One of the first modern electric vehicles created, the EV1 is the result of years of careful planning. This state-of-the-art EV seats two and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and currently holds the electric land speed record. The EV1's lead acid batteries can be fully charged in less than three hours when used with a 220V outlet. This vehicle has all of the standard features you would expect as well as computer controlled charging, regenerative braking, automatically sealing tires, and a dashboard display that gives you info about every part of the car (including the pressure inside the tires). The three phase AC induction motor gives the EV1 plenty of power and with the "raindrop" style body, this vehicle looks and drives more like a high performance sports car and less like the standard EV. |
![]() The GM EV1 Credit: EVAA |
Honda EV Plus
| The Honda EV Plus was the first EV in the United States to be sold with nickel-metal hydride batteries. The Honda EV Plus can comfortably seat four and is powered by a DC brushless motor. It comes equipped with dual air bags, anti-lock brakes, front and rear suspension, air conditioning, and a maximum driving range of 125 miles. This vehicle has a top speed of over 80 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 17.7 seconds. |
![]() The Honda EV Plus Credit: EVAA |
Nissan Altra EV
| Like the Honda EV Plus, the Nissan Altra is a four-passenger vehicle. Supported like a van with a carrying capacity of 250 pounds, the Altra is uniquely powered by lithium-ion batteries, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in less than 12 seconds and achieve a maximum speed of 75 mph. This vehicle is very useful for people who have to drive many miles in the course of a day, with a range of 120 miles on a full charge. Driving the Nissan Altra is a comfortable experience, with plenty of space and standard features such as air conditioning, dual air bags, anti-lock breaks, power steering and front and rear suspension. |
![]() The Nissan Altra EV Credit: EVAA |
Toyota RAV4-EV
| Due to the increasing popularity of sport utility vehicles, Toyota developed the RAV4-EV. This vehicle was the first in its class to be mass-produced with nickel-metal hydride batteries, an advanced system to give electric vehicles a greater driving range. The RAV4-EV can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 17 seconds and has a top speed of 79 miles per hour. This combined with all of the standard features such as dual airbags, AM/FM stereo with cassette deck, four wheel drive, and climate control, makes this roomy EV perfect for sport utility fanatics everywhere. |
![]() The Toyota RAV4-EV Credit: EVAA |
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