Best Electric Cars 2017: Brands, Models, Specs And Analysis

Future transportation belongs to electric vehicles and hydrogen cell engines. Some 2 decades ago, environment-friendly gas engines were advocated as the best alternative to diesel and petrol engines. Among many other demerits, fossil fuel is a big source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Being harshly consumed through the past century and through the age of industrialization, oil and gas reserves are shrinking with an estimated limit of very few more decades. To reduce pollution and emission of greenhouse gasses, future strategists emphasize on renewable energy sources.

Development of electric cars is a big step forward in this regard. Electric cars are no longer unfamiliar and even the developing nations are using them. Big brands like Tesla, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, BMW, and Daihatsu have been competing for developing competent electric cars. 2017 will see some best-ever produced electric cars. Here is a brief list of upcoming best electric cars in 2017.

BMW i8

Rear Wheel drive, 168 bhp electric motor with boot floor, BMW i8 is a tough competitor of present rivals. BMW i8 avails a speed of 100km/h in just 4.2 seconds. BMW i8 can be driven for 380 miles on a fully charged battery. The plug-in hybrid, e-Drive technology, twin power turbo 3-cylinder-engine and a maximum speed of 155 miles/ hour is a dream-machine for car lovers.

Tesla model 3

According to Tesla, their best ever electric car is Tesla model 3. This is low-budget, high-performance maintainable car with best options. Tesla 3 avails the speed of 100km/h in just 6 seconds with a range of 215 miles on a single charge. Armed with auto-piolet software and hardware, Model 3 has supercharging technology. The 5-seater Tesla model 3 has 5-star safety ratings.

Volkswagen

On the Volkswagen's official website, there is a galaxy of new hybrid-electric cars. The best choice seems to be the majestic Passat GTE model. Passat GTE is a 4 door, 6-speed auto DSG is a "combined fuel consumption cycle" car. Passat GTE reaches a speed of 100+km/h in 7.4 seconds. A powerful lithium-ion battery fully charges in seconds. The car can be driven for 665 miles on single charge.

Honda

Honda presents its brand-new Clarity Fuel Cell car with innovative technology and competitive price. Honda Clarity Fuel Cell car has a range of 366 miles with a single charge. According to Honda, Hydrogen Fuel cell tank is mad safe with all protective measures. Honda claims Clarity Fuel Cell is the cleanest car in the world with zero greenhouse emission. Clarity Fuel Cell can be managed through a Honda App with fuel management, temperature, lock/ unlock, GPS guidance and much more.

The world's best-known car manufacturers are competing to capture the electric car market. Future electric and hydrogen fuel cars will be smarter, lighter, more economical, environment-friendly and comprehensive.