Even the lowliest Model S, the 75, has a range of 265 miles, while the range-topping 2017 Tesla Model S P100D can cover more than 300 miles. The 2017 Tesla Model X might also be considered a crossover instead of a car because it’s roomy, with seating for up to seven, and has all-wheel drive as standard. Jaguar and Aston Martin are just two high-end manufacturers looking to cool relations with the gasoline pump. While they were quite plain and, to put it bluntly, dreadful when first broke in to the market, electric and hybrid cars have come a very long way. For those who are using the car only to get around the city, i.e. As for the electric side of the car, it has a 240 volt battery which will take you a reasonable distance in pure electric mode and takes roughly 2 ½ hours to charge up. While some motorists have their doubts about electric cars and hybrids, there are some great higher-end choices out there. As well as an electric-only range of 31 miles, this car can hit 86 mph on lithium-ion battery power alone. For this, however, you can expect to pay a premium, not just for the Model S, but for any other Tesla as well. All Rights Reserved.

Although the car world is usually super-competitive, the 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-tron is in its own little niche. Although it comes from a luxury marque, the 2017 BMW i3 isn’t exactly plush. The i3 also offers a range-extended version using a small combustion engine (basically a BMW motorcycle unit) as an onboard generator. The i3 is one of BMW’s first hybrids of any kind, and although it doesn’t look like a lap of luxury from the outside, it is luxury in a class of its own. You will be able to travel 16 miles on the battery, and have to wait 2 ½ hours for it to charge. In addition, a whole bunch of new features have been added, like the cross-traffic alert system in the rear and Audi’s signature Virtual Cockpit configuration system. Tesla has provided the battery for this hybrid version and it has a range of 81 miles, taking 3 ½ hours to charge. No hybrid or electric 4-wheel drive, off-road/street car comes anywhere near it.

The Volvo XC90 T8 is the only 7-seater crossover that is also a plug-in hybrid. The cabin is also exceptionally roomy for a compact car and the elevated driving position will find plenty of fans. The Plug-In also comes with, unsurprisingly, plug-in hybrid hardware.

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Learn more, 2017 Tesla Model S Expensive & Luxury electric cars are becoming popular nowadays in 2020. Just like the two Teslas (one sporty and one a sporty family car), the Volvo S90 and XC90 are pretty much the same. Tesla had to appear somewhere on this list, and they have brought the Model S to the party. See how the Tesla Model X, Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-Pace compare with the rest. The best part, though, is the muscular 516 lb-ft of torque that sparks the sprint from standstill to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. More than aesthetically arresting, it is capable, dynamic, and technologically advanced. There’s also the option of saving battery power for later in the journey, plus a “glide” mode for long downhill stretches. But honestly, who would take this off-road? They are the smaller, more personal stories about our journey that we share with insiders only. One of the first American-made luxury hybrid sedans, the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In is really something special. The EPA estimates a combined consumption of 54 MPGe (impressive for a 400-hp vehicle) and a range of 14 miles using just the lithium-ion battery pack. Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from Chrome Data Solutions ("Chrome Data"). Tesla also offers solar panels for homes, meaning clean sources of electricity, both for the car and the cooker. Delivering optimal handling and performance, you wouldn’t know this car was powered by a battery, and can be considered a sporty SUV, rather than a sedan or hatchback.

Who would have though Porsche would enter the hybrid/electric game! The 10 Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars. We believe that ownership is about more than just the beautiful vehicle you've purchased. The lithium-ion battery takes 2.5 hours to recharge when connected to a 240-volt supply. Except, of course, one is a 4-wheel drive and more family friendly.

Learn more, 10 Plug-in Hybrid SUVs - Current and Upcoming, 2017 Electric Cars that get a Tax Credit or Incentive. The setup includes a 2.0-liter/4-cylinder combustion engine with a supercharger and a turbocharger, plus two electric motors — one of which drives the rear axle for all-wheel drive. The fast charging will allow you to find something else to do for 3.5 hours.

The BMW X5, for example, had to remain as a 5-seater to fit the modern technology in the car, so this makes the XC90 a very special car. Share Share Tweet Email Comment. Solo use of the car pool lane might also be a possibility. Learn more, 2017 Tesla Model X With Karma, anything is possible. Remember, these cars are powered by battery alone! Learn more, 2017 BMW i3 commercial purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of Chrome Data. While some motorists have their doubts about electric cars and hybrids, there are some great higher-end choices out there. With a higher ride and spacious interior, and being surprisingly sporty on the outside, it is perfect for a family looking to save a few hard-earned bucks on fuel! Pardon the double entry of Tesla vehicles. Boundaries do not exist. The twin T8 engine provides the driver with a turbocharged AND supercharged engine, putting out 400 horsepower when at full torque! And despite the battery pack coming from Tesla, it’s also something of a Version 1.0 in the world of electric vehicles, with a range of only 87 miles.