EVM score: 5Range: 111 mi
Speed: 62 mph, 0-50 in 16 sec
Price: $32,000 and battery lease $160/mo
Battery: Li-Titanate from Enerdel (Tesla battery dropped)
Safe: Probably
I have some problems with this vehicle. It's kind of plasticy toyish looking. The performance numbers look abysmal. I think I would be terrified to take this vehicle on the freeway. And seriously, who is gonna pay 32K plus $160/mo to RENT the battery. Not gonna happen. On the other hand, they just made a deal 10/15/07 with Enerdel for some sweet Li-Titanate batteries. This is the same company that said the could make Lithium batteries for like $1500 and got a grant from the US Advanced Battery Consortium. Perhaps with Enerdel's battery the price will be lower and maybe I would think it looked really cool in black with some sick rims. Who am I kidding, it's still ugly.
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I had one of the think citis that were leased in the US untill they were withdrawn. We Loved it. It felt fine on the highway, despite toping out at 56 mph. since it is direct drive speed is coverned to prevent over reving of the motor. It accelerated fine, a marginal increase in top speed would help
They should restructure some of that stuff. Glad to hear of a good user experience though. The more peopel aware of these good choices the better!
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