How does it compare?
Load Capacity
Right off the bat, the Hovercraft ELECTRICAT 450 offers a respectable load capacity of 400 kg (882 lbs), which puts it on par with the Nissan Leaf at 435 kg (959 lbs) and ahead of the featherweight BMW i3 with its 360 kg (794 lbs). The Tesla Model 3 carries a hefty 425 kg (937 lbs), while the Chevrolet Bolt EV hovers around the same mark at 445 kg (981 lbs).
Range
Range anxiety? Say it aint so! The Hovercraft ELECTRICAT 450 has got you covered with a range of 150 miles (241 km). Its lagging behind the Tesla Model 3 with its champion figure of 263 miles (423 km), but fares better than the BMW i3 which clocks in at 153 miles (246 km). The Nissan Leaf gets you 150 miles (241 km), while the Chevrolet Bolt EV zooms ahead with 259 miles (417 km).
Power
Under the hood, or rather beneath the chassis, the Hovercraft ELECTRICAT 450 pushes out a solid 90 kW (120 hp). Over at Tesla HQ, the Model 3 flexes its muscles with a hefty 258 kW (346 hp). The Nissan Leaf, the veteran of the bunch, musters 110 kW (147 hp), while the Chevrolet Bolt EV maintains a healthy 150 kW (200 hp). The quirky BMW i3 trails with 125 kW (168 hp).
Charging Time
No one likes sitting around waiting for a charge, and the Hovercraft ELECTRICAT 450 delivers with a recharging time of just 5 hours on a standard outlet. A rapid charger spruces it up within 1.5 hours. The Tesla Model 3? Youre looking at 8.5 hours or 30 minutes on a supercharger. The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt EV mirror the ELECTRICAT 450 with a standard charge time of 8 hours and roughly 1 hour on a fast charger. The BMW i3 also follows suit, clocking in at around 6 hours or 40 minutes with a rapid charge.
Price
Finally, the price tag – a mere £5,200 ($6,450/€6,150) for the Hovercraft ELECTRICAT 450, a relative steal. The Tesla Model 3 is the indulgent splurge at £35,000 ($45,000/€40,000). The Nissan Leaf fits snugly between at £26,000 ($33,000/€30,000), while the ever-popular Chevrolet Bolt EV is comparable at £24,000 ($31,000/€28,500). The BMW i3, with its premium badge, will set you back £30,000 ($38,000/€35,000).

