15 Pricey Electric Cars That Only The Greenest Of Drivers Can Afford

While most people like the idea of electric vehicles, the cost of purchasing an electric car can be an issue for many drivers. Here are the most expensive eco-friendly cars on the road today.

Rimac Concept One

The Rimac Concept One is often described as the world’s first electric supercar, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds. With a $980,000 price tag, the Concept One is one of the most expensive electric cars on the list.

Tesla Model X

At $60,000 the Tesla Model X is at the more cost friendly end of this list. The Model X is a crossover/SUV vehicle, combining hot styling, great performance, and utility.

Fisker Karma Hybrid

The Fisker Karma is a luxury hybrid sedan having a MSRP of $96,895. The US EPA rated the Karma’s fuel economy at 52 MPGe in all-electric mode while rating the car as a subcompact because of its small interior.

Lightning GT

Powered by two electric motors, the Lightening GT can accelerate to 60 mph in under five seconds. The GT’s body and frame are made from all aluminum alloys and carries a price tag of $235,857.

Eliica Eight-Wheeled Electric Car

At 22 feet in length, the eight-wheeled electric Eliica is an eight-person limousine-sized electric prototype. The Eliica’s power platform consists of 80 batteries, which total one-third of the vehicle’s overall $255,000 cost.

Rolls Royce Phantom

The Rolls Royce Phantom is the essence of British motoring, offering nearly unlimited options. Starting at around $400,000, the Phantom is built entirely by hand in England.

Morgan Electric Plus E

The Morgan Electric Plus has a top speed of 115 mph and six-second 0-to-60 acceleration time. Offered at $141,500, the Electric Plus E sports a five-speed manual transmission and 160 foot-pounds of torque.

Porsche Boxster E

A true all-wheel drive sports car, the Porsche Boxster E provides superior sports-car performance with a driving range of 100 miles. An official price has not been established, but Car and Driver Magazine estimates cost at around $100,000.

Mercedes-Benz SLS Electric Gullwing E-Cell

The SLS Electric Gullwing E-Cell was first announced in 2010. At a cost of $1 million, the SLS Electric Gullwing holds a colossal 1208-pound lithium-ion, 864-cell battery pack and four electric motors.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive

At less than half the cost of their Electric Gullwing, Mercedes’ SLS AMG Electric Drive is a limited edition vehicle costing $435,000. The SLS sports four electric motors that can attain 60 mph in about four seconds with a range of 150 miles.

Audi All Electric E-Tron A3

Compared to some, the Audi All Electric E-Tron A3 is a steal at only $51,100. Having a slower acceleration time than many of its competitors, Audi’s E-Tron A3 will go from 0 to 60 mph in about eleven seconds.

Cadillac ELR

Cadillac makes the list with the ELR, priced around $75,000. The ELR is a hybrid based on the more pedestrian Chevy Volt and an 82 MPGe rating.

Tesla Model S

A tad more expensive that the Model X, The Tesla Model S comes in at $71,070. The Model S is one of the top-selling electric cars in the world with a 95 MPGe and a 208-mile driving range.

Volvo C30 Electric

At about $80,000, the Volvo C30 Electric is a stylish vehicle with a 93 mile driving range. The C30 Electric is currently only available in Sweden, but is poised to hit world markets soon.

Honda Accord PHEV

Coming in at just under $40,000, the Honda Accord PHEV is priced just above other “working class” electric vehicles. The Accord PHEV is extremely “fuel” efficient with a 115 MPGe rating.