Does Tesla envy have you pining for an affordable electric car? Well, we just happen to have two test cars that we need to sell to make room, and funds, for new cars.
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is one of the cheapest and most efficient electric cars on the market. The $29,975 starting price still seems rather dear for what little you get. Our top-of-the-line SE cost $33,630 after we added the Premium package, which includes a navigation system and rear backup camera. Sure, range is limited to 59 miles, and the car is a bit basic, but our used example will provide a buyer with an affordable means to own an electric car.
This Ford Focus EV is one of the nicest electric cars we've driven. It has all the underlying Focus qualities: taut handling, good ride, and nicely finished interior. And it also provides the benefits of its electric powertrain: silent running, cheap operation, and effortless-feeling acceleration. We got 3.18 miles per kilowatt hour, or about 107 mpg equivalent. That's a little less than the tiny and underwhelming Mitsubishi i-MiEV, but one better than the Nissan Leaf, the Focus Electric's closest competitor. We consistently found we could go about 80 miles on a charge
