Electric SUVs offer fuel efficiency and low carbon emissions, but limited options mean many consumers opt for hybrid models. Plug-in hybrids dominate the market, but there are new zero-emission electric SUVs being produced in China, the UK, and potentially the US. Mileage and driving range vary, with the fastest charging time being 10 minutes for a crossover SUV. Top speeds range from 85 mph to 130 mph.
Electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) owners get fuel efficiency and a low carbon footprint in one vehicle. The best electric SUV is a zero-emission vehicle that provides fast charging, above-average mileage, power, and a wide driving range on a single charge. Limited options for all-electric SUVs mean consumers often consider hybrids that use electricity and fossil fuel. Hybrid SUVs plug in to recharge, but switch to regular fuel when the battery runs low.
Plug-in hybrids dominate the electric SUV market. An early entry into the zero-emissions, all-electric SUV market ended production in 2003, with a few hundred remaining in the United States in 2011. Production of zero-emissions electric SUVs in China and the United Kingdom has the potential to provide drivers around the world a carbon-neutral SUV option. News and press releases point to the possibility of a new all-electric SUV made in the USA.
Mileage estimates for hybrid electric vehicles are average miles per gallon when running on fuel and miles per kilowatt when running on batteries. An mpg rating of 32 mpg (13.6 kilometers per liter) for electric and hybrid is an above-average rating. The worst rating for hybrids is 17 mpg (7.23 kpl), typical for a luxury hybrid SUV.
The driving range of a fully charged electric vehicle determines whether it can be used primarily for commuting, neighborhood errands and ride-shares or for something else. On long road trips where cargo options may be limited, the range falls well short of that of gasoline and diesel SUVs. An electric SUV also has a shorter driving range than a smaller, lighter electric vehicle. The available zero-emission electric SUVs have a driving range that varies from 100 miles to 200 miles (169 kilometers to 322 kilometers) between charges.
The charging time for electric and hybrid SUVs depends on the size and type of batteries installed. Most SUVs require several hours to recharge a dead battery. The fastest charging time is 10 minutes for a crossover SUV.
The appeal of eco-driving diminishes when one has an SUV with no spirits. Quick acceleration is a constant necessity of city and highway driving. Zero-emission electric SUVs go from 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 27 meters per second) in a matter of 7 seconds on the top end with V-6 engines. Smaller four-cylinder engines can handle that acceleration in 8 to 10 seconds.
Top speeds top out at 130 mph (210 kph) for a luxury hybrid SUV. The top speed for a zero emission SUV is 85 mph (137 kph). Average top speed hovers around 100 mph (161 kph) for most hybrid SUVs.
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