Electric Hatchs
An electric hatchback is a more affordable offering than other EVs, with its lift-up tailgate like a conventional hatchback passenger car, but with an electric motor rather than an internal-combustion engine to drive the wheels usually the front wheels. These vehicles are not affordable because theyre hatchbacks, but because their battery packs are smaller and theyre designed for shorter journeys in an urban context. They measure less than 4.5 metres in length and are priced around $50,000.
Popular Electric Hatchs (#)
1. Nissan LEAF
Nissan led the charge of mass market electric (EV) vehicles when it introduced the Nissan LEAF in 2010. The four-door hatchback delivers relatively affordable plug-in motoring courtesy of a lithium-ion battery powering an electric motor. The second-generation electric LEAF launched in 2019 delivers four-cylinder turbo-diesel-like performance and an increased range of up to 270km. The Nissan LEAF remains one of the cheaper EVs on the market, although its asking price remains substantially more than similarly equipped fossil fuel models.
Read more Read less2. Hyundai IONIQ
Introduced in 2018 and updated for MY2020, the Hyundai IONIQ is the Korean's manufacturer's counterpoint to the Toyota Prius but fielding conventional hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full battery electric versions. Mechanically, the three Hyundai IONIQ powertrains are substantially different. A 1.6-litre petrol engine powers the Hyundai IONIQ hybrid and plug-in models. Hyundai specifies a 32kW electric motor for the Hybrid and a 45kW motor (and larger battery) for the plug-in model. Both drive through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.The Hyundai IONIQ electric is powered by a 100kW electric motor with a 38.3kWh battery for a WLTP range of over 300km.
Read more Read less3. BMW i3
The BMW i3 city car first emerged in 2011 as one of the key weapons in BMW's new EV offensive. Launched alongside the i8 sports car in 2014, the i3 took the form of a pure EV and later a range-extender model that combined electricity with a 647cc two-cylinder petrol engine. The BMW i3 set out to be holistically green, with an interior made largely from recycled materials and other clever innovations. The i3 REx was killed off in 2018 as BMW placed more resources in other EV variants, including those based on BMW's conventional ranges. The rest of the i3 range also appears doomed; in 2019, BMW confirmed it would slowly phase out production with no plans to produce a direct replacement.
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