16 Most Green Cars on the Road Today

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8. Detroit Electric SP:01

Starting price: approximately $135,000

The Detroit Electric SP:01 is a high-end electric car that is one of the greenest on the road today. The brand has history dating to the original Detroit Electric company that was opened in 1907, and was rebirthed under CEO Albert Lam. The car’s styling is based on the Lotus Elise, and it features lithium-ion battery packs that are expected to have a single charge range of 180 miles. The engine of the sports car is rated at 281 bhp at 166 ft-lb of torque. A full charge of the sports car’s batteries is expected to take up to four hours to complete, and the car is able to go from zero to 60 MPH in just 3.2 seconds. The SP:01 also features a high-end speed of 155 MPH for those who have shied away from electric vehicles due to speed limitations.