Best hybrid and electric sports cars

As exhaust pollution is getting a lot of media attention, demand for cleaner vehicles is increasing. Even many sports car owners want to drive with minimum to zero emission. Below are the list of best hybrid and electric sports cars you can buy today.

1. BMW i8 Coupe

BMW i8 Coupe

The i8 Coupe is a hybrid sports car that performs nearly like a supercar. Its styling is very eye-catching that you won’t be able to look past it. With carbon-fibre construction lying under its beautiful bodywork, the i8 shows exactly what a futuristic car looks like. Under the hood, the car has the same 1.5-liter gas engine like the one that powers a MINI. However, this version has been tuned to deliver 225 bhp and teamed with an electric motor that churns out 129 bhp. The car can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds, and return 134.5mpg, with CO2 emissions of just 49g/km. In pure electric mode, the i8 Coupe can travel 23 miles.

2. Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S

More than being just a sports sedan, the Tesla Model S is a quick beast that in its most powerful guise will beat the acceleration of any other model you can buy. The Model S P100D can hit 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, making it just fractionally slower than the likes of the LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder. Generally, the Tesla Model S has a range of more than 250 miles on a charge. If you want an even longer range, the 75 and 90D models offer 304 and 346 miles respectively. Tesla also has a network of Superchargers that facilitates fast charging. The Model S is rich in technology, it sports a big touchscreen display with a non-stop internet connection to continually perform software updates. The interior is very spacious, and the boot is big enough to let you add two small optional rear seats. So this is literally the fastest seven-seater you can buy.

3. BMW 330e iPerformance Hybrid

BMW 330e iPerformance Hybrid

In terms of handling, the BMW 330e is one of the best here. The plug-in hybrid saloon is powered by a 249-bhp 2.0-liter gas engine paired with an electric motor. The powertrain is capable of returning 134.5mpg and its CO2 emissions are rated at 49g/km. The car’s battery can be fully charged in two hours using a BMW I Wallbox, and it supports driving around 25 miles in pure electric mode. Overall, the 330e can give you the same fun you would get in any other 3 Series, thanks to its balanced steering and poised frame. The only thing that counts against the sedan is the fact that its batteries eat into the boot space.

4. Honda NSX

Honda NSX

Having six-figure price tag and great performance doesn’t make the Honda NSX incompatible with everyday driving. In fact, the supercar is easy to drive and can provide you a relaxed commute, while its hybrid powerplant generates 565 bhp, giving the NSX the capability to hit 62 mph in 3 seconds. The coupe is also very tweakable; you can change various settings to make it sportier or more comfortable. The four-wheel-drive system helps generating a very strong grip and the steering is incredibly responsive. In short, the Honda NSX can be your perfect commuter and weekend track toy at the same time.

5. Lexus LC coupe

Lexus LC coupe

Designed with speed and style in mind, the Lexus LC is absolutely a stunning coupe. It comes to compete with the likes of the Aston Martin DB11, Mercedes SL, and Porsche 911, but it boasts some uniqueness that its rivals don’t have. While the other models usually derive their stylings from past models, Lexus brand is rather young and the LC has a concept-like appearance that is rarely found on a production car. It also packs a 3.5-liter gas V6 engine paired with an electric motor in the LC 500h. This combination returns around 44mpg and has CO2 emissions of 149g/km. The extraordinary design is backed up by a pretty quick acceleration as well, which takes 4.7 seconds to 62 mph and the top speed surpasses 160 mph.

6. Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera

Seriously embracing plug-in hybrid technology, Porsche made the Panamera Hybrid a complete family within the model line-up. This spans from the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid all the way to the most powerful Turbo S E-Hybrid. Packing a 4.0-liter V8 engine and electric motors, the Turbo S E-Hybrid can sprint to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds before reaching a top speed of 192 mph. Those are the performance figures of a supercar. Of course the Panamera is not cheap as it has a six-figure price tag. Running costs should are what should ease the burden though, since the sports saloon is capable of returning 113 mpg and emits 56g/km of CO2, while the quickest variant returns 97 mpg and emits 66g/km. In all-electric mode, the driving range is 31 miles in the city.