Unfortunately there is actually only one vehicle, the Mitsubishe MIEV supermini, that is close to becoming readily available. A Government sponsored trial is about to commence with 25 drivers using the MIEV daily on British roads.

There were over 3000 applicants to take part in this trial, clearly very popular. There has been so much interest that Mitsubishi have ordered another 500 cars for 2010.

There is so much confidence in this model that both Peugeot and Citroen have signed agreements to sell the electric motors with their badges on them.

One of the key selling points of the MIEV is economy. At standard electricity rates it costs just 96p (about $1.6) to fully charge the battery. A fully charged battery will enabley the MIEV to travel between 80 and 100 miles. This enables the MIEV to travel 12,000 miles for only £115 ($183).

Another feature of the MIEV that often draws comment is how it travels silently. There have been concerns raised by road safety campaigners including advocates for the blind and elderly.

If you have never encountered an electric car before you’d be excused for expecting the performance and speed of a golf buggy. But the MIEV is capable of a top speed of 87mph, easily fast enough for any of Britains roads. But be warned, travelling at speed will quickly deplete the electricity supply.

The future for motoring is looking increasingly electric. The future looks like our roads will be full of silent, battery powered cars plugging into lamp posts to refuel on cheap electricity.

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