With gasoline prices floating between $3 and $4 a gallon, it’s no surprise that electric-powered cars are zapping the country. The big drawback, of course, is “range anxiety”: how far they’ll go before a battery refill. And, of course, where to get that refill. Naysayers aside, here’s what’s charging (sorry, bad pun) in electric cars. Some are purely electric, and others are hybrid, meaning they’re powered by both battery and gas engines.
Tesla S
It’s impossible to mention electric cars without mentioning Tesla, which has become a generic term in today’s lingo. The Tesla S checks many boxes: four-door, hatchback for groceries and luggage, and an ultra-modern interior.
Toyota Prius
The low-price leader, the Prius LE has a $27,950 MSRP, front-wheel drive, four doors, a hatchback with fold-down seats, a blind-spot monitor and an 8-inch multimedia display.
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
Want sporty? The 463-hp Porsche Cayenne hybrid tops at 158 mph and is a four-door hatchback. The driver enjoys a fully digital dashboard for the twin-turbo V-8 engine, including a Charge Map showing available charging stations on your route.
Cadillac Lyriq
Offering Cadillac luxury, this fully electric, dual-motor, four-door/hatchback has all-wheel drive, a 33-inch LED dash and hands-free Super Cruise driving technology. For city use, the automatic parking assist eases the Lyriq into tight spaces.
BMW i7
With dual motors and all-wheel drive, the i7 has 650 hp in a sleek four-door/hatchback. Niceties include Merino leather seating with ventilation, heat and massage, automatic doors and a curved interactive driver display.
Whichever electric car you choose, take the time to delight in driving past every gas station!
Chris Caswell is an award-winning writer and the former editor of several yachting magazines. He has appeared on Oprah as a boating lifestyle expert and hosted the Marine Voyager series on the Speed Channel.
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