Most people know that driving a car everyday isn’t very sustainable but it is also one of the hardest lifestyle changes to make. If you live far away from work and carpooling and public transportation aren’t an option, what are you to do?
Each year, the number of electric and hybrid cars on the market increases. These cars are a great option if you still want the luxury of being able to drive everywhere and not feel as guilty about it. An electric car never uses gasoline. It is run purely on electricity and drives with zero emissions. A hybrid on the other hand runs on electricity just like an electric car, but when the battery runs out, it switches to gasoline and runs as a normal car does. People who have to drive long distances might prefer hybrid, since an electric car can only travel about 250 miles before it needs to be charged again.
While hybrids and electric cars used to be very expensive for the average driver, they have become a lot more affordable and user friendly. Here are a list of some of the best environmentally friendly cars on the market.
Electric Vehicles
Chevrolet Spark EV #chevyspark
Price: $25,995-$26,385
EPA: 128 city/109 highway
Volkswagen e-Golf
Price: $29,815-$36,415
EPA: 126 city/105 highway
Fiat 500E
Price: $32,795
EPA: 122 city/108 highway
Ford Focus Electric
Price: $30,045
EPA: 110 city/99 highway
Tesla Model 3 #Tesla
Price: $35,000
EPA: TBD
Toyota Mirai
Price: $58,335
EPA: 67 city/67 highway
Hybrids
Chevrolet Volt
Price: $33,995-$38,345
EPA: 53 city/45 highway
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Price: $38,825
EPA: 86 city/86 highway
Ford C-Max
Price: $25,045-$32,645
EPA: 42 city/37 highway
Honda CR-Z
Price: $21,130-$25,925
EPA: 31 city/38 highway
Lexus CT
Price: $32,200
EPA: 43 city/40 highway
Toyota Prius
Price: $25,035-$30,835
EPA: 54 city/50 highway
Car information sourced from: http://www.caranddriver.com/best-hybrid-electric-cars
Picture source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Spark Chevrolet Beat concept
Written by Alyssa Lemire, Class of 2017
Hi thanks for Information, what’s current data about electric cars, do they come with good quality sound systems
If I didn’t go full electric 4 years ago I would for sure go for one of the Hyundai/Kia twins.
I doubt ill ever go back to combustion engines but it’s nice to know you can get a cool car with great MPGs that doesn’t look like a Prius.
I am a big fan of electric cars and one day I’ll get it for sure. But I don’t have much information about them. Can you please let me know how long these cars take for recharging? AND whats their range?
I am in love with Audi A3 Sportback e-tron. The sound system is awesome with a double din head unit that looks so amazing. Thanks for this post.
Very important information. I really like the electric car and I really want this. Your information help me to choose the best electric car for my budget.
Thank you. Please keep sharing.
Hi, thanks for sharing it.
What’s the range of an electric car, and how long does it take one to recharge?