Battle of the all-electric City Cars - Bothell/Kenmore Reporter
This article was originally published by Deanna Isaacs via The Auto Reporter . During a recent event, called Drive Revolution, I got the chance to pit six electric vehicles (EV) against one another. the Chevrolet Spark EV, the Fiat 500e, the Kia Soul EV, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the Nissan Leaf and the Volkswagen eGolf. Each of these all-electric city cars were taken on a quick 15-minute drive in a circuit around Portland’s city center, near the World Trade Center. While the drives were short, there were certain aspects that really stuck out about these vehicles, the best and worst about both - but, in truth, each really needs a longer test drive. Not only were all of these vehicles affordable, but all of them were also eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit (FTC) for all-electric vehicles. Spark EV Range: 82 mi. MPGe: 119 combined Cost: $19,635, w/FTC. The Chevrolet Spark EV starts at $25,560 or $18,060 with the FTC ($27,135 as driven, $19,635 with the FTC) and comes with a slough of contemporary conveniences, such as USB ports and a remote starter, and Chevrolet’s MyLink Radio system. Fiat 500e Range: 87 mi. MPGe: 115 combined Cost: $26,875, w/FTC. Source: www.bothell-reporter.com
