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Automakers are working toward meeting a proposed fleet fuel economy target of , but cars are already heading into showrooms that are more efficient than that. The one thing they all have in common: plugs. Whether they are hybrids or pure electrics, all rely on some sort of battery-powered propulsion system. Here is a look at some of the rides on sale today that can deliver the equivalent of 90 mpg or more.![2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in]()
The standard Prius is still the most fuel efficient car you can buy without a plug at 50 mpg, but add one and that jumps to 94 mpg with an all-electric range of about 13 miles per charge. Price: $32,980, eligible for $2,500 federal tax credit.![2013 Chevrolet Volt]()
The Volt was the first of the modern plug ins on the road and changes to its battery pack for 2013 have improved its combined fuel efficiency rating to 98 mpg an can go 38 miles on electricity alone. Price: $39,995, eligible for $7,500 federal tax credit![2013 Ford C-Max Energi]()
Ford says its first plug-in hybrid will go 20 miles per charge in all-electric mode and have an EPA combined rating of 95 mpg when it goes on sale in the fall. Price: $33,745, eligible for $3,750 federal tax credit![2012 Nissan Leaf]()
The all-electric Leaf has a range of 73 miles per charge and gets the equivalent of 99 mpg along the way. Price: $35,200, eligible for $7,500 federal tax credit![2012 Ford Focus Electric]()
It's only available in certain markets, but the Focus Electric trumps the Leaf with a range of 76 miles per charge and combined efficiency rating of 105 mpg. Price: $39,995, eligible for $7,500 federal tax credit![2012 Mitsubishi i]()
It may only seat four and have a range of just 62 miles per charge, but the Mitsubishi i is the lowest-priced electric car you can buy and gets 112 mpg. Price: $29,975, eligible for $7,500 federal tax credit![2013 Honda Fit EV]()
All hail the king of efficiency, the Fit EV earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 118 mpg and has a range of 82 miles per charge. Unfortunately, you can't buy one and Honda is only making 1,100 available in select markets on the coasts with a three-year lease price of $389 per month with no money down.
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