New Electric Cars: Fast and Furious Reviews

Last 2010, new electric cars have gained more recognition from car dealers and customers. This year, this trend is expected to continue as the latest models of these new electric cars are set to bring driving to the next level. With its distinctive motor that is electricity-powered, the electric car can save you a lot of money from gas, plus it is environmentally-friendly.

Are you ready to know the latest on electric-powered cars? Here is a quick roundup of the new electric cars that are on the market today.

Chevrolet is trying to compensate for their  gas-guzzler vehicles with their newest plug-in hybrid called Volt. In electric mode, it has the capability to travel up to 50 miles with a top speed of 100 mph. This vehicles comes with a 1.4L. 84 horsepower 4-cylinder engine which makes use of a 16kwh battery pack and a 111kwh drive motor. With its beautiful design, a $41,000 price tag may be worth its value.

Nissan’s electric pride, the Leaf, was launched last December 2010 and is surely going to make an impact on many drivers worldwide. With its top-notch features and beautiful design, the investment of Nissan in this electric car is justified. As of now, the Nissan Leaf is the top selling new electric cars in the market today. It is powered by a 24kwh li-ion battery pack couples with an electric motor of 80kw which allows it  to run an amazing 60 to 110 miles. Being among the best new electric cars today, $32,780 is a good investment.

Fisker Karma is a high-performance beautifully-designed electric vehicle named after his designer Henrik Fisker. Unfortunately, this car may be too heavy for your type, weighing about 5,000 lbs. In addition, there are concerns on how its weight will affect its performance, even if it has a 22kwh lithium-ion battery pack with twin electric motors and 2L GM-sourced EcoTec engine. This car is capable of running on electricity for up to 60 miles plus an additional 200 miles with the gas engine. Even though no one has tried it yet, the car is expected to run fast. The car will be released on March 2011.