The Chevy Volt will be available for ordering later in the year with delivery expected in 2011. The list price is $41,000
RAV4 EV and Tesla have announced plans to bring the car to the U.S. in 2012.
The Nissan Leaf, which can go about 100 miles, will cost about $33,000. After rebates and incentives, the final price will be closer to $25,000. It will be available in some parts of the U.S. next year.
Ford is developing electric versions of some of its vehicles, including the Transit Connect utility van and the Ford Focus. First models are expected in the market in 2011.
Toyota also has plans for a plug-in version of the Prius, due this year. It also has an electric mini car under development.
At $57,400 (before rebates), Tesla Motors' Model S can go up to 300 miles on a single charge. Expected debut in 2012.
Fisker Automotive's Karma was expected at the end of 2009. The company says it likely will be available later this year. The cost: $88,000.
BMW's Mini-E has been available for lease in the U.S. The company expects to have a production version ready in 2011.
Eyeing urban drivers thinking about electric vehicles, Daimler will be testing its Smart ForTwo Electric Drive, with an eye toward general availability in late 2012. The car will have a range of 80 miles per charge.
Think City, made by a Norweigan company once owned by Ford, makes all-electric car that can go about 100 miles. The plan is to begin making models in the U.S. for selected markets
The iMiev from Mitsubishi is already sold in Japan. The car is expected in the U.S. by 2011. With a range of about 75 miles, it's expected to cost less than $35,000 before rebates.
Californians will be able to order the Coda all-electric sedan, later this year. It has a driving range between 90 and 130 miles and cost about $35,000 before rebates. The vehicle will later debut in other states in 2012.
Chinese company BYD is expected to have more details about U.S. plans for its e6 all-electric sedan soon. In public statements to date, the company has claimed that its vehicle will be able to go 200 miles on a single battery charge.