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ELECTRIC CARS 08 VW E-GOLF 2017

CHARGE RANGE : 124 miles PRICE : $ 29,000
ENGINE : 134 horsepower
There ’ s nothing overtly special about the way this car appears . On first glance , it won ’ t turn heads or titillate the senses . However , it is a well-built electric vehicle with top trim models offering 124 miles per charge . The price point is attractive and engine performance is solid for the car .

07 FIAT 500E 2017

CHARGE RANGE : 87 miles PRICE : $ 31,800
ENGINE : 111 horsepower
Since Fiat ’ s acquisition of Chrysler , the auto company has slowly started to push the classic Fiat back into North America . With a selection of 500 options , this is a modern take on the undersized compact . One variation is the 500e , which shares the same bubble appearance as its model sibling - perfect for lovers of this Italian classic .
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