The top-of-the-line Tesla Model S all-electric sedan reaches 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph. Today we can add another number to the spec sheet: 89. As in, 89 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon equivalent).

That’s how the EPA officially rated Model S cars with the largest 85 kWh battery today, along with an expected range of 265 miles on a charge. Tesla had originally predicted a 300-mile range, which may still be possible if you’re dainty with the accelerator. More...

Honda scored a major coup in the Electric Vehicle wars today, announcing that the EPA has rated their upcoming 2013 Honda Fit EV with 132 City / 105 Highway MPG (118 MPG total).

In a segment that’s all about efficiency and eco-friendliness, that’s good enough to beat out the Nissan Leaf (99 combined MPG), Ford Focus Electric (105) and Mitsubishi MiEV (112). The EPA also gave the Fit EV class-leading numbers in annual fuel cost and range.

So is the Honda Fit EV the best electric vehicle choice on the market? More...