4 Green Cars To Buy In Europe Now
4 greenest cars you can buy in Europe right now
More than ever in the history of the automotive industry, there is a need for greener cars. Climate change is real the need to address it is more urgent than ever. While Tesla appears to be the biggest name in the electric car arena, it’s not necessarily the most affordable. That’s not to imply that the entire industry is prohibitively expensive. Tesla is the benchmark and quite frankly if you’ve created a sedan that can outrun an Audi R8, then not only are you afforded bragging rights, you’re likely also afforded the right to attach an exorbitant price tag. However, the electric car concept has been doing the rounds for many years and while it was buried by big oil, consumer demand has increased and these days there’s a fair amount of options available. With all this in mind, let us take a look at the 4 greenest cars that you can buy in Europe right now.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric EV
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric EV offers drivers a 38.3 kWh battery pack which can achieve an 80% rapid charge within a span of 57 minutes. This front wheel drive vehicle is powered by a 134 bhp electric motor that can kick out 0-62 mph in just under 10 seconds when in Sport mode. In addition to offering incredibly decent pull away power, the Ioniq Electric EV is also a fun green car to drive. This EV has good body control, is well priced, backed by Hyundai’s 5 year warranty (8 year battery) and delivers zero emissions.
Nissan Leaf Acenta 40 Khw
The Leaf is a 2nd generation EV, which is clearly indicative of the fact that Nissan is ahead of the pack. Nissan’s successor also showcases impressive development by way of its new style design. In terms of performance, Nissan have adopted a larger 40 kWh battery pack, not in size, but in volume, thus allowing the Leaf to provide the same type of space typical of a family hatch. It’s quite the jump when you take into the account that the predecessor came with a 24 kWh battery. The Leaf offers a range of 168 miles and a very respectable 0-62 mph in 7.9 seconds.
BMW i3 120 Ah Electric
Any myths regarding BMW’s seriousness about offering a legit EV will quickly be dispelled once you get a look at the i3. BMW have produced a car made from high-tech materials moulded into an all-new design. In a first for a mass-produced car, BMW have opted for a body made entirely of CFRP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic), giving the i3 the majority of benefits typical of carbon fibre while also bringing down the production budget. Not content to just deliver an amazing EV, BMW have gone further by using hydroelectric power to produce the CFRP in the US and in Germany a wind-powered assembly plant. It’s real-world climate initiatives such as these that makes trading shares in green companies a lot more appealing and highly lucrative. The i3 affords its driver the power of a 170 bhp motor and a total range of 192 miles.
Mazda MX-30 SE-L Lux
This crossover coupe comes with rear suicide doors and a surprisingly small battery. The result is a total range of 124 miles delivered by way of a 35.5 kWh battery. Mazda has cited car weight issues in its decision to equip the MX-30 with a smaller battery and while this means less power, as the driver you’ll be able to feel that the car is in fact lighter when you drive it. Mazda has also purposefully made the MX-30 feel like an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car. As a result this EV sacrifices strong acceleration for a more gradual build up of speed.
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