Electric Sports Cars for Future Generation

Author: Andrew White

Eco-conscious people are turning to battery powered sports cars these days.Be it the new comer Tesla Motors or the legendary DaimlerChrysler–many of the leading automakers are involved in producing zero-emission electric sports cars to ensure green motoring and a healthy future.

Tesla Roadster

As per the latest auto news the brand new Tesla Roadster from Tesla Motors is one of the fastest electric sports cars in the world.The high-performance eco-friendly sports car is capable of running at incredible speed-130 mile per hour.Tesla's power generates from a 3-phase AC induction motor.Its electric powertrain mated to an unmatched electrically activated manual transmission system enables the Tesla Roadster achieve 135mpg as per the EPA standard.

A blend of impeccable style and state-of-the–art technology Tesla Roadster is one of the most efficient sports cars at present.This plug-in EV is easy to charge.When at home plug it in to the High Power Connector unit.Tesla's advanced lithium-ion battery pack takes about 3.5 hours to become fully charged.Wherever you go,take the Mobile Connector along with so that your roadster never runs out of power.

Capable of hitting 60mph from zero in only 3.7 seconds the Tesla Roadster offers you the ultimate pleasure of driving without causing harm to the environment.

Electric Lightning GT

The 2008 Electric Lightning GT from the UK based Lightning Car Company is a complete surprise package in the form of a high-performance electric sports car.The Lightning GT is ready to rival the Tesla Roadster with a massive 700 horsepower and 4 seconds zero to 60mph acceleration time.Like the Tesla Roadster the Electric Lightning GT also uses the lithium-ion energy storage system to obtain 250-mile range per charge.

Beyond its futuristic looks the Lightning GT ensures extreme power and torque for a remarkable driving experience.Dynamic design of the Lightning GT along with sleek carbon fiber skin and large alloy wheels creates a visual appeal.

Apart from performance the Electric Lightning GT wins hands down when it comes to green motoring.It beats the Toyota Prius,one of the most environment friendly hybrid cars of today with an A grade.Saving fuel costs of about 17000 pounds a year the Lightning GT proves more economical than its combustion counterpart.

Chrysler Dodge ev

Inspired by Tesla Motors Chrysler also ties up with Lotus Engineering for designing electric vehicles.Chrysler's all-electric generation-X sports car,the Dodge ev is slated for 2010. Unlike the Tesla Roadster which is based on Lotus Elsie the Dodge ev is built on Lotus Europa platform.

You can ride about 200 miles at a stretch every time you charge your Dodge ev.The ev takes 4 hours to fully charge its lithium-ion battery pack on standard 220-volt plug.With 5.8 seconds 0-60mph acceleration time and 200 KW (equivalent to 268 horsepower) power to reach a top speed of 120mph the Dodge ev is meant to give a close fight to the Tesla Roadster.

Tesla electric vehicles start at $109,000.Even though the electric vehicles market is dominated by Tesla Motors the automaker has limited number of production.On the contrary,when Dodge ev goes into production it has a chance to influence the market with its impressive performance and comparatively lower price range.

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About the Author:

Andrew White is a self-published author and automobile expert.She writes auto reviews and speculations on latest models.For more information on sports cars,she recommends you to visit: http://www.caranddriver.com/.