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Buying Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Rhode Island

There are many different alternative vehicles available to consumers today. But with new technologies and new vehicles being rolled out consistently from auto manufacturers, sometimes it's hard to know what is available.

Ocean State Clean Cities has created this page as the Step 3 to our vehicle guide. You've heard about new vehicles, you've seen the new technologies and which one is best for you, but how do you find one in Rhode Island?

With this page you will be able to see at-a-glance the latest vehicles that are available for purchase in Rhode Island. Key information is displayed per model

  • Mileage or Electric Range
  • Price
  • Vehicle Availability
  • Links to manufacturer's information page

Electric Vehicles

Nissan Leaf

Available Nationwide

  • All Electric Vehicle
  • Estimated 100 mile range
  • Starting price of $35,200 (before destination and tax credit)
  • Estimated delivery 3 Months after order

More Information from Nissan:

www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car

Reservation process is done through Nissan's website which will guide you through the steps of purchasing your electric vehicle.

Reserve yours now

Ford Focus Electric
Open for Orders with New York delivery.

Expected RI dealer availability:

FALL 2012

  • All Electric Vehicle
  • Estimated 100 mile range
  • Starting price of $39,995 (After Delivery, before Tax Credit)

Find out more information here:
www.ford.com/electric/focuselectric/2012

Certified dealers for reservation inquiries in New York: Dealers and Reservation info
Ford Focus Electric

Mitsubishi i
Currently Available at Rhode Island Dealers

  • All electric vehicle
  • Estimated 62 mile range
  • Starting Price of $29,975 (After Destination, Before Tax Credit)
  • Reservations available online
  • Expected Delivery January 2012

More Information:
i.mitsubishicars.com

Reserve online:
i.mitsubishicars.com/reserve
Mitsubishi i

Plug-In Electric

Chevrolet Volt
Currently Available at Rhode Island Dealers

  • Range-Extended Hybrid Electric Vehicle
  • Can run in pure electric mode for 35 miles
  • Potential Range of 375 total miles with a full tank of gas and a full charge
  • Starting Price of $39,995 (After Destination, before Tax Credit)

Inventory Search:
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More information:
www.chevrolet.com/volt-electric-car
Chevrolet Volt

Toyota Prius Plug-In
Available at Rhode Island Dealers

  • Pure Electric driving up to 62mph for 15 miles
  • Hybrid mode 49 mpg
  • Starting Price of $32,000

More Information:
www.toyota.com/prius-plug-in

Reservation Information:
Dealer Locator for Reservations
Toyota Prius Plug-In

Ford C-Max Energi

Coming Soon!

  • Pure electric range for approximately 20 Miles
  • 95MPGe on electric
  • 550 Miles of total range
  • Starting Price of $33,745

More Information:

www.ford.com/cars/cmax

Compressed Natural Gas

Civic Natural Gas
in Production, Available through order from dealer

  • Internal combustion engine that runs on compressed natural gas
  • Range of up to 190 miles
  • EPA rating of 27/38/31 miles per gallon (gasoline-gallon equivalent)
  • Starting Price of $26,925 (After Destination)
  • New at-home filling station will be announced soon

More Information:
automobiles.honda.com/civic-natural-gas/

Majestic Honda of Rhode is a certified for sales and service of the civic Natural Gas
Civic Natural Gas