How far can electric cars go?

Electric cars are to be here to stay, but how far can they go? While conventional automobiles focus on MPG, the battery-powered crowd is all about miles per charge - call it MPC. Here's a look at the latest plug-in rides and how far they'll get you between outlets. (© 2012 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.)

The $37,250 sedan from California start-up Coda automotive is the newest car on the list, and also the long distance cruiser with an EPA rated range of 88 miles. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/13/coda-automotive-begins-car-production-in-california/?intcmp=features">Read: Coda Automotive begins car production in California</a>

The $39,995 Ford Focus Electric has sharp looks, a great interior and a range of 76 miles. (Ford)

The $35,200 Nissan Leaf was the first electric family car of the 21st century, but with a range of 73 miles, it has some catching up to do. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/01/05/review-nissan-leaf/">Review: 2011 Nissan Leaf</a> (Nissan)

At $29,125, the Mitsubishi i is the least expensive electric car you can buy, but with a range of just 62 miles you get what you pay for. It also only seats four, so its MPP (miles per person) is pretty low, too. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/10/13/mitsubishi-miev-electric/">Future Drive: Mitsubishi i</a> (© 2012 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.)