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Will you trade in horsepower for green power?

By Lisa Nguyen /

Credit: Toyota, GM, ZENN, Sara Morishige Williams

Charge the phone, the iPod, the laptop and toothbrush. If “plugging in” is a nightly ritual for you, could you can get used to charging your car?

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The fuel-less battery car—once only the domain of the eco-conscious—is quickly becoming a more viable option for consumers willing to trade in horsepower for green power, as electric car retailers increase in number and prices become more affordable.

So how do e-cars stack up? Compare the options below. We’ve looked at price, engine, torque, and fuel efficiency to illustrate the differences between 2009 models of the ZENN Electric Car, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Ford Ranger and Hummer H3.

Just click on a car below to get the stats!