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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

Plugs and Cars

India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz. Tags: mitsubishi congestion charge ken livingstone g-wiz times of london i-miev mega city. The policy, which exempts electric cars from hefty daily taxation, is resulting in increasingly significant vehicle choices for English consumers.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

C: Reva Electric Car’s Revai. The Whip is a two-seater that can travel at a top speed of 35 mph for 40 miles per charge; it sells for around $19,000. The top speed of the Revai, sold as the G-Wiz in the U.K., is 50 mph and its nominal range is 50 miles; it retails for about $12,000.

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