Build vs. Buy

A good question during planning is do go the distance and build it or just buy one from the lot. There are not too many stock EVs and they are mostly Neighborhood EVs with a top speed of 25mph. Here are some of the options.

Available now:

• Miles Electric (http://www.milesev.com/) ZX40ST for about $18,400
• Zenn (http://www.zenncars.com/) $17,635
• Ebay $12,000 and up
• GEM (http://www.gemcar.com/) starting at $6,795
• custom build $25K-$35K

Soon to be available:

• Think (http://www.think.no/)
• Chevy Volt (http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/)
• Subaru R1e (http://www.drive.subaru.com/Win06_HEV.htm)