Take a look at the EPA's latest fuel economy rankings of 2012 models and you'll soon see that all-electric vehicles like Mitsubishi's MiEV have risen to the top of the heap.
But whether the drive range is around 60 miles like the MiEV or is stretch up to 100 miles, like the Nissan LEAF, these fuel economy leaders are still relegated to secondary car status, or commuter vehicles. What would it take for that to change? Both of these vehicles are available with a quick-charger port for accomodating a public quick charge station. As more and more of these stations become a part of our infrastructure, these energy efficient vehicles can make their move to primary vehicle status. But until then, they are relegated to play second fiddle to their less energy-efficient garage mates.