5. The Ford Ka
It may not look like it, but the Ford Ka's body has a smaller length, width and height than a BMW Mini Cooper. Who would have though the Mini wouldn't even make it into the top ten?The first Ka premiered in 1996, and was considered to be a modern day Volkswagen Beetle. They're still going strong in the United Kingdom, despite Europe's increasingly stringent emissions and safety legislation. Last month, Ford's CEO Alan Mulally stated that the company would not be taking the Ka to the U.S., as he didn't think American buyers would accept a Ford model smaller than the Fiesta.
4. The Bolloré BlueCar
The BlueCar is an electric vehicle from France that offers an operating range of 155 miles and a top speed of 84 mph. A full recharge requires 6 hours, while a two-hour rapid charge will recover 50% capacity. Only available in France.
3. The Think City
Norwegian car maker Think is gunning to launch the all-electric City model in the U.S. by next year. A 2009 release was planned, but the company was forced to halt production last year during a period of financial distress.
2. The Smart Fortwo
The Smart Fortwo was originally called the Smart City Coupe when it debuted in 1998. Ten years later, the all-electric version concept car the Fortwo Ed was announced. The Fortwo is available in the U.S.
1. The Kandi Coco
The Kandi Coco is available to Oklahoma residents for less than $900 thanks to a combination of federal and state tax credits. The electric two-person roadster arrived in the U.S. in February 2009.