Mitsubishi I-Miev
First Mass- Produced E-Car
Mitsubishi's i-Miev was the first electric
car that was mass-produced. It has two sister models with the same design: the
Citroen CZero and Peugeot iOn. However, the production of the latter was
discontinued in August 2012, whereas production of the i-Miev continues. The
mini-car has a maximum speed of 130 km/h and can reach up to 150km with a fully
charged battery. The batter/ can be charged in 8 hours with a 230 volt power
point; it takes only half an hour to charge up to 80 percent at a ChadeMo boost
charging station (which provides 300 to 600 volts). Similar to its sister
models, the i-MiEV costs just under $36,532.
Mitsubishi's
i-Miev was the first electric car that was mass-produced.
Technical data
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Price: approx. $36,532
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Additional battery: -
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Battery capacity: 16 kWh
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Battery type: lithium ion
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Electronic range: 150km
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Additional range: -
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Charge time (230 v): 8 hours/ ½ hour to 80%
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Electric drive power: -
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Combustion engine power: -
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Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.6m
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Weight with batteries: 1,185kg
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Number of seats: 4
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Battery warranty: 3 years ** (100,000km after
the third year)
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*calculated including 75kg driver’s weight
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**can be extended at an additional cost
Ford Focus Electric
The Focus Of Many
The
Focus Electric launched in a few countries outside the US in late 2012.
The Focus Electric launched in a few
countries outside the US in late 2012. Other than the 107 kilowatt electric
engine under the hood, this car Is Identical to the globally successful Focus.
In spite of its high performance, the speed limit is 135 km/h. In any case, the
specified 160 kilometer range is possible only at moderate speeds. Ford has
specified the charging time at three or four hours without mentioning details
about the current source — our calculations show that a 400 volt power point is
required. Ford has also not specified an exact price; however, with its 23 kWh
Lithium ion batteries, it should cost somewhere around $52,543.
Technical data
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Price: not available
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Additional battery:
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Battery capacity: 23 kWh
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Battery type: Lithium ion
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Electronic range: 160km
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Additional range: -
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Charge time (230 v): 3 -4 hours
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Electric drive power: 107 kW/143 PS
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Combustion engine power: -
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Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.6 x 2.1 x 1.5m
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Weight with batteries: 1,674kg
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Number of seats: 5
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Battery warranty: unknown
Nissan Leaf
The Car With A Five-Star In Safety
The
Nissan Leaf is the first electric vehicle to receive a five-star rating at the
European New Car Assessment Program.
The Nissan Leaf is the first electric
vehicle to receive a five-star rating at the European New Car Assessment
Program. The crash test offered 89 percent protection for adults in the front
seat. This battery-operated car has been available in Japan and the US since
late 2010. The Leaf can be fully charged within 6 to 8 hours using a 230V power
point and just about in 30 minutes (80 percent) at a ChadeMo charging station.
With a maximum range of 175 km and a maximum speed of 145 km/h, the Leaf is
fairly suitable for day-to-day use. Priced at approx. $48,548, it is still a
little too expensive for its obvious use as a family car. The Nissan Leaf is
now available in Malaysia as part of a pilot program to introduce the car in
Malaysia. "This pilot program involves creating awareness of Electric
Vehicle and to give Malaysian Government, members of the media as well as the
general public the opportunity to view electric vehicle," said the FAQ in
the Nissan Malaysia website. You can register to participate as a Nissan Leaf
ambassador and drive the car for 6 weeks. It's not available for sale yet.
Technical data
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Price: approx. $48,548
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Additional battery: -
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Battery capacity: 24kWh
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Battery type: Lithium ion
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Electronic range: 175km
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Additional range: -
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Charge time (230 v): 6-8 hours/ ½ hour (80%)
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Electric drive power: 80 kW/109 PS
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Combustion engine power: -
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Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.4 x 1.8 x 1.5m
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Weight with batteries: 1,642kg
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Number of seats: 5
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Battery warranty: 5 years/100,000km
Renault Fluence E
An
Option For Short Trips
Renault
is promoting the Fluence ZE in European website as the limousine of the future
Renault is promoting the Fluence ZE in
European website as the limousine of the future. The battery-operated
medium-sized vehicle has been available since the beginning of 2012 and has a
maximum speed of up to 135 km/h. The vehicle needs to be fully charged for 6 to
8 hours using a 230 volt power point for it to reach its maximum range of 185
km. The price of roughly $32,540, plus approximately $104 as a monthly payment
for the batteries initially sounds good, but since the payment covers only
10,000 kilometers of mileage per year, there is practically no chance to
undercut the operating costs of a comparable diesel or petrol car. The European
New Car Assessment Program gave the Fluence ZE a four-star rating for safety.
The car is particularly popular in France, with 706 units registered through
January 2013. The Fluence ZE is also the first electric car to be operational
within the Better Place battery switch network.
Technical data
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Price: approx. $32,540
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Additional battery: approx. $119/month
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Battery capacity: 22 kWh
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Battery type: Lithium ion
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Electronic range: 185km
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Additional range: -
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Charge time (230 v): 6-8 hours
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Electric drive power: 70 kW/95 PS
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Combustion engine power: -
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Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.7 x 1.8 x 1.5m
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Weight with batteries: 1,605kg**
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Number of seats: 5
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Battery warranty: Depends on the individual
battery model
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*Runtime from 36 months, mileage 10,000 km/year
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** Calculated including 75kg driver’s weight
