Chrysler-Fiat

At the 2009 Detroit Auto Show Chrysler announced that it would be selling the Fiat 500e, an electric version of the Fiat 500.  The car was first shown at the 2012 LA Auto show.  It is powered by a 111hp electric motor that can produce 147 lb-ft of torque.  This is coupled with a 24KWh lithium-ion battery pack which gives the Fiat 500e an EPA rated range of 82 miles.  The car has also been modified over the gas version to improve aerodynamics bringing the coeficient of drag down to 0.311.

Performance figures given for car were quite impressive with a top speed of 85mph, and a 0-60 speede of just over 9 seconds.  It has seating for 4 and comes with an optional sun roof.

The car was engineered at Chrysler's headquarters in Michigan but is being built in the same Toluca, Mexico plant where the Internal combustion engine version is built. 

Prices for this electric car starts at $31,800.  They also offer a $199 lease rate with $99 down which is the same rate you would expect to pay for the gas version.   Fiat is also including up to 12 days of car rental for the first three years of ownership.

The Fiat 500e is available at Fiat's California dealerships but Fiat has reported that they are virtually sold out for 2013

Fiat has made it clear that this is a compliance car and so it is unlikely to show up outside the states that follow CARB rules..

Mercedes Benz

The first generation Smart Electric drive sold here in the US used technology from Tesla, and Daimler-Benz has leveraged their relationship with Tesla in producing the B250e.  The car is basically a B-Class five passenger hatchback with the usual engine and transmission replaced by a Tesla drive train. 

The B-Class platform has also been revamped to offer greater interior space than the previous generation The car is driven by an electric motor that kicks out 177hp and 251 lb-ft of torque which lets the B-Class go from 0-60mph in under 10 seconds with top speed electronically limited to 100mph.

Power comes from a 36KWhr battery but only about 28KWhrs is actually usable. The EPA estimates the range at 87 miles but surprisingly the car received a fuel compatibility rating of just 84mpge. The additional battery capacity can be unlocked with the optional range package which allows the driver to select 100% charge which Mercedes say will drive the car up to 104 miles. The EPA numbers do not take this into account as it is an optional package.
 
The B-Class Mercedes has a base price of $41,150 and the range package adds another $600 for an extra 17 miles per charge.  It is currently available in CA, CT, MD, OR, NJ, NY, RI and Vermont with nationwide availability expected in early 2015.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Motors is now selling a freeway capable EV.  They ran tests using a Mitsubishi Colt but their first production electric vehicle, called the i-MiEV, is be based on the Mitsubishi i minicar.  

The car is powered by a single rear mounted electric motor and a Li Ion battery pack which gives it a top speed of 130kph (80mph) and a range of 160 kilometers (100 miles).   

It can be fully charged from empty at 220v in about 7hrs or in 14hrs using a standard domestic 110V supply.  The i-MiEV also comes equipped with a second charge port that allows the car to be charged to 80% from a DC source in about 30 minutes.

The iMiEV went on sale to the Public in Japan starting April 1, 2010 with prices starting at ¥3.98 Million.   In the UK the car sells for a base price of £23,990.  

Mitsubishi has also indicated that it will sell the cars in both the US sales did not expected to start until late 2011.  The US version is specifically designed for the US market and sold under the name Mitsubishi I.  It is slightly larger than the i-MiEV but retains most of the range and performance characteristics of the Japan spec vehicle but the EPA rating on this car gives it a 62 mile range on a charge.   Price starts frp, a base price of $27,990 before tax incentives.

Read my test drive of the i-MiEV

Read my Test Drive of the Mitsubishi I

Read Richard S. Chang's test drive courtesy of the New York Times

To place an order for the Mitsubishi I go the their Order Page

In the UK you can locate a i-MiEV dealer through their Dealer Locator Page.  Please note that to find an i-MiEV dealer you have to enter your post code, check the box marked i-MiEV and then click on the find button.  Using the map will show all dealers not jus those that sell and service the i-MiEV. 

Spark EV

1/6/2017 Chevy has begun phasing out sales of the Spark EV in the US now that the Bolt is available

Chevy announced the 2014 Spark EV at the 2012 LA auto show.  The Spark EV, which is built in South Korean, will be the first full electric car to be offered by Chevrolet since the EV1.  From the outside the Spark EV looks very much like the standard Spark model but under the covers is a fully electric drive train.  The car offers 86.3 cubic feet of passenger space, the same as the gas model, and will seat 4 people.  Some of the cargo area is taken up by the batteries with the rear seats space is reduced from 31.2 cubic feet to 23.4 cubic feet.  With the seats up there will be virtually no room for cargo.

The Spark EV is powered by a 130hp electric motor driven by a 20KWHr Lithium Ion battery pack that offers a real world range of around 60-70 miles.  The electric motor is capable of putting out 400ft-lbs of torque and will rocket the Spark EV from 0 - 60 in under 8 seconds. 

The car will come with a 110V charger which will take about 14 hours for a full charge.  Install a 240V EVSE and charge time drops to around 7 hours.  The Spark EV will also be the first car available with the new SAE fast charging option that will charge the car from 0 - 80% in around 20 minutes. 

The 2014 Spark EV is currently available at Chevrolet dealerships in California, Oregon, Canada, South Korea and Europe and is eventually expected to be available in all 50 states by the end of 2013.  Base price will start at $27,500 before tax incentives and GM is also offering a $199 per month lease option.

Honda

Honda is a huge proponent of fuel cell vehicles but at the 2011 LA Auto show then announced a battery electric concept car, the Fit EV,  that is scheduled to go on sale in the US in 2012.  

In creating the Fit EV Honda has borrowed from a wide range of technologies including their earlier EV+ electric car.  The high density 92KW motor is based on the one that powers the Honda Clarity FCEV while the three mode drive system has borrowed heavily from the CR-Z.  The body is pretty much the same as the standard five door Fit and the car should seat 5 in a squeeze.

The 20 KWH battery pack can be charged in about 12 hours using a standard 110V outlet and about 6 hours using a 220V outlet and gives the Fit EV an EPA rated range of 82 Miles and a combined fuel economy of 118 mpge.

The three mode system provides standard mode that gives the car the equivalent performance to the Gas version of the Fit.  Sports mode allows the driver to use the full power of the electric motor at the expense of range.  Econ mode produces reduced acceleration but increases range by up to 17%.

The Fit EV is available in Califronia, Oregon, and certain areas of Massachuasetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey, but only on a 3 year lease which costs $389 per month.  People interested in leasing this car can sign up at the Honda FitEV site

Ford

Ford began delivery of the Focus EV in late 2011 they begin selling an all electric vehicle version of their Ford Focus sedan in California and New York with sales in other states beginning in the Spring of 2012 and Europe in 2013.  The car is based on the latest Focus platform,  It will be powered by a 23KWHr lithium ion battery from LG Chem which will be temperature controlled using a liquid cooling/heating system to keep the batteries at optimum temperature.  Ford have not yet released any figures for range but the pack should allow the car to be driven about 100 miles on a charge.   

The car can be charged from a standard 110V outlet but charge time is around 20 hours.  The optional 220V charger has the capability to charge the car in 3 to 4 hours.  The Focus EV comes with a feature called "Value Charging" which helps the owner charge when utility rates are at their lowest.  Top speed is 84mph although range will suffer greatly if the car is driven at high speed. 

Read about my Test Drive of the Focus EV prototype

See Drew Barrymore take Jay Leno's Green Car Challenge in an Electric Ford Focus courtesy of Hulu

Ford Transit

Ford recently announced that it would be putting electric vehicles for sale starting in 2010.  Their first offering is a version of the Ford Transit Connect van that is built as a glider in the Ford factory in Turkey then shipped to Azure Dynamics to be fitted with an electric drive train and lithium batteries.  

The 2011 Transit Connect is driven by a 28KWhr Li battery pack that offers a range of about 80 miles with a top speed of 75mph.  Charging for this van can be accomplished from either a 110V or 220V source.  The van will seat 2 people and has 135 cubic feet of cargo space.  Ford are currently working on an option for a second row of seats and this should be available early next year.  The power assisted rack and pinion steering provides a turning circle of just 39 feet which makes it ideal for maneuvering in narrow city streets.

Ford is currently focused on Fleet sales for the Transit Connect but the van is also available to the general public at select Ford dealerships.  The Transit Connect is ideally suited to business setting like Pizza delivery or for use by an electrician or plumber that typically drive well within the range limits of the car.

Price for the Ford Transit Connect EV begin at $58,000.

Read my Test Drive of the Transit Connect

See video of the Ford Transit Connect courtesy of youtube

Wheego Electric Cars, which is a spinoff of Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles, who have had a NEV called the Wheego Whip on sale for some time now and started shipping the Wheego LiFe, a city electric vehicle that is capable of a top speed of 65mph, in April 2011 with first customer deliveries on Earth Day. The car is useful for a limited amount of freeway driving.  Like the Whip, the LiFe is based on the Chinese made Noble. 

The car will have an AC motor driven by a 115 volt lithium battery pack that has a 260 Amp hour capacity.  The batteries can be charged at either 110V or 220V and their charging system is based on the standard J1722 connector.  The web site is a little confusing to me but it appears that they car is fitted with 3 Delta Q chargers which probably means that the batteries are charged in three banks as the Delta Q chargers typically are designed for 48V to 72V packs.  Charge time from 50% - 100% is quoted as 5 hours at level 2 charging which is quite slow.  Range is quoted as 100 miles but I would expect less in real world driving.

The car, which seats 2, is fitted with the expected safety equipment including driver and passenger side air bags.  Stopping is achieved with disk brakes on all wheels.  Regenerative braking is standard.

Prices start at $32,995, with another $2000 for the optional air conditioner

You can reserve a Wheego Whip Life using their reservation page.

In California find them at Good Stuff Auto in Santa Rosa, CA

In  Florida they are now being sold at Wheego of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL

In Georgia they can be found at Georgia Wheego in Marietta, GA

In Michigan they are sold at Lakeshore Electric Cars and Carts in Holland, MI

Or find a dealer near you using their dealer page

Wheego Whip

Wheego Electric Cars, which is a spinoff of Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles, is makes a fully enclosed NEV called the Wheego Wip.  The Wheego Wip is based on the Chinese made Noble which is one of those cars that looks very much like a Smart but at 118.5 inches long, 63.2 inches wide, and 63 inches tall, it is a little bigger in size.  Like the Smart, the Wheego Wip seats 2 people but it has plenty of cargo room behind the rear hatch to carry a weeks supply of groceries from the store.

The cars are shipped from China to the Ruff and Tuff facility in Ontario, CA as a glider.  The gliders are then fitted out with an AC motor driven by a 96V battery pack using AGM lead acid batteries.  The original transmission is retained but it is locked into 2nd gear.  The car is limited to a top speed of 25mph and the company says that it will achieve 40 miles on a charge in real world driving.  The car can be plugged in to any 110V outlet and required about 8 hours for a full charge, or for faster charging it can be plugged into a 220V outlet with the optional dual charging system

Stopping is accomplished by power assisted front disk and rear drum brakes.  The car also makes use of regenerative braking.  Power steering is also standard.  

For those states that have medium speed vehicle legislation in place the controller can easily be modified to increase the top speed of the car to 35mph although this will also decrease real world range if driven at the higher speed. 

Prices for the Wheego Wip start at around $19,000. 

In California you can find them at Ellis Brooks Auto Center in San Francisco, CA and at Good Stuff Auto in Santa Rosa, CA

In Georgia you can find them at Ruff and Tuff of Marietta and Georgia Wheego in Marietta,  GA and Jim Ellis Wheego in Atlanta, GA

In Florida find them at Suncoast Electric Vehicles in St. Petersburg, FL

In Michigan they are sold at Lakeshore Electric Cars and Carts in Holland, MI

In Minnesota they are sold by The Electric Vehicle Store in St. Louis Park, MN

In Texas look for them at EV-Car-Co in Fort Worth, TX

They can be found at MC Electric which has locations in Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, or Vancouver, WA

Wheego is currently working on building a network of dealers but for now you can order one directly from them 

Check out my test drive of the Wheego Whip

Mia Electric

Mia Electric is a Franco-Germany company based in Western France which produces the Mia electric car in three models, the three-seat Mia, the four-seat Mia-L, and the Mia Van.  The cars are designed mostly for fleet applications and are being used by car sharing programs in Nice and Toulon.  The most unusual feature of these cars is that there is only one centrally mounted seat at the front so the driver sits in the center of the vehicle not on the left as in most cars (right for those countries that drive on the left).

Standard on all three models is an 8Kwhr LiFePO battery pack with an option for a 12Kwhr battery pack. The car is only 2.87 Meters long (9.4ft), 1.64m (5.4ft) Wide, and 1.55m (5ft) tall. With the 8Kwhr pack the car weighs in at around 765Kg, with the 12Kwhr option adding an additional 50Kg.  A full charge on the standard 8Kwhr battery takes just 3 hours and is said to give the car a range of 130km (80 miles) although I would expect the range in real world driving to be somewhat lower.  Top speed is 100kph (62mph).

The car is currently available in France and Germany with sales in the UK and Switzerland planned to start in early 2012.

To find a local dealer check out their dealer contact page

Phoenix MotorCars

Phoenix MotorCars started out by building electric vehicles based on vintage US models from the 1940s. Their first prototype was a 1937 ford coupe but after getting it running to test out their system the drive train has been removed and placed in another vehicle, a Korean built Sports Utility Truck (SUT) using Altairnano Li batteries.  

The company was hit hard by the recession and it appeared that they had gone out of business.  The company has now come under control of Dubai based Al Yousef LLC and they are back on track to begin delivery of their  

The SUT will have a range of about 130 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph.  0-60 can be accomplished in just under 10 seconds.  Payload for this truck is 1000 lbs.

The vehicle comes equipped with a 6.6 KW onboard charger that can charge the car from a 220V outlet in 6 to 8 hours.  Also available as a 250KW fast charging system that can bring the batteries up to a full charge in as little as 10 minutes.  The fast charger is expensive though at around $100,000 but will be a good investment for large fleets.

The Altairnano batteries are claimed to have a high cycle life, 12 year shelf life, and have eliminated the fire issues that have plagued other Lithium batteries.

Phoenix will follow up this initial offering with a second vehicle, this time an SUV, although no date has been set for this yet.  The SUV will offer similar performance and to the SUT.

Phoenix say that they will begin deliveries to fleet customers by the end of 2010 but there is no indication so far as to when they will start delivering to individuals.  They are also planning on participating in some EV trials that are currently going on including the one in Hawaii.

Their order page is now up and they are accepting non-fleet orders for delivery in 2010.

See the autoblog Green test drive courtesy of Youtube

Check out my test drive

For more information and pricing contact Byron  at (909) 987-0815

Venturi Fetish

The Venturi Fetish is a high performance sports car built in Monaco.  It uses the ACP 150 drive train manufactured by AC Propulsion and the ACP Li Ion battery pack.  It boasts a top speed of a little over 100 miles per hour and 0-60 of 4.3 seconds.  The Li Ion battery pack give it a range of between 120 -200 miles.  It can be charged in about 3 hours at 80 amps but a full charge on a 110v circuit at 16amps requires 16.5 hours.

The Fetish is currently being sold in Europe, Japan and California, USA.  It is hand made to order and is not cheap at €450,000 (approximately $630,000 at current exchange rates).  They are only going to build 25 of these sports cars so they will be very rare and unique vehicle. 

Venturi already have three people interested in purchasing one of these vehicles so even at this price there is still a demand.

Here is some excellent video of the Fetish courtesy of youtube (in Italian)

Contact Venturi Phone: 377 99 99 52 00

Subaru

Subaru recently began sales of the Stella EV in Japan.  This is a small subcompact electric car, is based on the existing 4 seat Stella Minicar,  a boxy looking 3 door.  The car uses a 47 KW electric motor driven by a lithium-ion battery pack that gives the car a top speed of around 62 mph and a range of about 55 miles.  The 346V Lithium pack is projected to last for 10 years or 130,000 miles.  The battery pack can be charged up to 80% in about 15 minutes using a high power dedicated charger or the car can be charged overnight using a standard 110V household outlet.

Subaru is selling only 170 of these cars during the 2010 model year and most of these will go to fleet operators but the car is also available to the Public

See video of the Stella EV courtesy of youtube

Micro-Vett

Micro-Vett is the leading maker of electric vehicles in Italy and was the company responsible for designing the electric Piagio Porter.  They are now producing two electric vehicles, Ydea city car and the Doblo freeway capable EV. 

The Doblo is an all electric conversion of the Fiat Doblo MPV with a top speed of 125 kph (75 mph) and a range of 150 Km (90 miles).  It comes with a lithium Ion battery pack and will seat from 2 to 5 passengers depending on the model.  It comes in all configurations that are available with the Doblo Diesel.

In France contact Newteon  

In Norway contact EnviroEiblisalg

For details on purchasing a Doblo contact Micro-vett using their contact page or phone 39 0542 362050 

AVT

The AVT 100E is a 4 passenger minivan that is built by AVT in the UK. They will custom built one for you at a cost starting around £20,000

Top Speed in 100mph

Range 20 - 150 miles depending on Battery Options

AVT

Blue Lias House,

Station Road,

Hatch Beauchamp,

Somerset TA3 6SQ

England

phone 01823 480196

Fax 01823 481116

email info@avt.uk.com

They can also provide conversions of such cars as the Smart ForTwo and the Peugeot 106.

Blade Electric Vehicles

Blade Electric vehicles make a freeway capable 4 seat electric car called the Electron.  This car is based on the Hyundi Getz.  It is fitted with a 40 KW 3 phase AC motor driven by a LiFePO4 battery pack that offers a range of 120 Km (74 miles) and a top speed of 125 kph (77 mph).  The car offers two speeds, the lower "Town" mode allowing a top speed of 80 kph (50 mph) and the "Highway" mode for higher speeds.  The car can be recharged at any 240V outlet but can also be charged at a faster rate if 30amp service is available.

Blade offer a 5 year warranty for labor only, parts are only warranted using the original manufacturers warranty so it will vary from component to component.   Prices start at around $32,000 Australian plus the cost of the donor vehicle.

View Video of the Electron courtesy of youtube

To purchase a Blade Runner contact Blade Electric Vehicles Pty Ltd, Hardcourt Victoria telephone 0410 49 2195

Aptera

Aptera is a California based company that is working on the development of a streamlined three wheel vehicle that will be offered in a choice of hybrid or full electric configurations.  The EV version will be offered first and is expected to go 0 - 60 in under 10 seconds, with a top speed of around 90mph, and a range of over 100 miles although this is not a hard number since battery chemistry has not yet been determined.  The car is built using Carbon Composites giving the vehicle a total weight of only 850 pounds.  So far there is no indication of top speed or number of passengers, They have shown their first pre production Electric Car and indicate that they expect this electric vehicle to go on sale some time in 2010.  Price for the all electric vehicle is projected at between $25,000 and $40,000 depending on options.  You can place a reservation, with a $500 refundable deposit,  through their reservation page.  In a recent letter to those who had registered they estimate delivery of the all electric version, starting in the San Diego and Carlsbad area of Southern California, starting the third quarter of 2009.

Check out the test drive done by Popular Mechanics

There is good video including freeway driving at Jay Leno's Garage

ZAP Xebra

ZAP is now selling a three wheel vehicle through its dealer network.  The Xebra is 9.5ft long and 4.66ft wide and can seat four.  It is powered by a brushed series DC motor driven by six PbA batteries (72V), using an Altrax controller, that provides a top speed of 40mph.  Zap claim a range on this vehicle of 40 miles but reports from existing drivers put it at more like 15-20 miles in real world driving.  It comes with a 110V charger as standard with a 220V charger as an option.  Auxiliary systems are powered from the main traction pack via a DC-DC converter and their is also a separate 12V battery used as a reservoir system.  Braking is provided by disks on all three wheels but there is no power assist.  Carrying capacity is 500 pounds and input seems to indicate that exceeding this capacity has a huge impact on both range and hill climbing ability.  ZAP is offering a six month warranty on the car and a two year warranty on the Controller.  The Xebra registers as a motorcycle in most states.  

Also available is the Xebra PK which is a pick-up truck version of the Xebra.  The PK has the same electrical specifications as the Sedan but seats two people in a drivers compartment that is slightly narrower than the sedan.  The vehicle comes with a truck bed that can be tilted up from the front to reveal the battery pack which now sits below the truck bed.  ZAP also offers an optional higher capacity battery pack for the PK that can offer a genuine 35 miles per charge.

In Oregon They can be found at:

Electric Wheels Inc1555 12th Street SE, Salem, OR Phone (503) 485-0588

Grants Pass Electric Vehicles, 145 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR

97527 Phone (541) 218-8850, Email Grants Pass Electric Vehicles

In Colorado The California Auto Collection also has them in stock  

10510 S. Progress Way, Parker, CO 80134, Phone (866) 899-8810

and Small Planet E Cars in Denver, CO 724 Main St Longmont, CO 80501 telephone 303 532 2879, and Electric cars of Aspen in Aspen, CO

In California they can be found at

The Electric Car Company in Long Beach, CA 2698 Junipero Ave. Signal Hill, CA 90755

Phone (866) 969-4545

In Los Angeles check out Environmental Motors

EcoSparc Motors in Morgan Hill, CA

Chico Electric Cars, in Chico, CA

Greenway Motors in San Leandro, CA

ZAP of Crescent City can be found at 2220 Elk Vally Cross Road, Crescent City, CA 95531, Phone (707) 218-7451

Voltage Vehicles in Fulton is a Northern California dealer.

3362 Fulton Road, Fulton, CA 95439, Phone (707) 568-3333

Big Kid's Toys in Napa

O'Connell Electric Vehicles in Alameda 

Davis Electric Cars in Davis

Electric Car Living in Rocklin

Green Electric Showroom in San Carlos

In South Carolina they can be found at EV Carolina

In Florida call or visit FantaSeaScooters

In Georgia you can find them at Green Planet

2740 Green Briar Pkwy #A3131, Atlanta, GA 30331
Tel: (404) 684-1132

In Hawaii at Maui Energy

In Idaho Electric Vehicles of Idaho sells ZAP Trucks

In Wisconsin K-Man Auto and Scooter

In Texas The Xebra can be found at Huston Electric Cars in Houston, TX

In Washington State they can be found at The Green Car Co, Seattle

In Pennsylvania check out Ferrante Motor Cars 601 Jackson Ave. Vandergrift, PA. Phone (724) 567-5675

In New Mexico try NM Electric Cars in Albuquerque, NM

Or, for order information contact ZAP Phone: (707) 525-8658

Read my Xebra Test Drive 

Also see the Ray and Francie Video at Youtube Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

See David L. Roper's review of his Xebra PK

Check out known issues and solutions at Xebraworld

Note: We now have some performance data coming in from users and it does appear that the Xebra doesn't handle large hills very well so you may want to take this into account when making a purchase division.  Also, keep in mind that his car is built in China and while ZAP has done a lot to try and keep quality at acceptable levels there have been several vehicles that have had problems.  ZAP is working hard to expand its dealer network and contract with independent service facilities but until this network is expanded I don't recommend the purchase of a Xebra unless you live close enough to a dealer to have them do any required repairs, or you are both willing and able to do the repairs yourself.

Myers Motors

Breaking News 6/18/2008: Myers is releasing a Li Battery option that can give the NMG a range of up to 70 miles

Myers Motors bought out the remaining parts for the Corbin Sparrow 3 wheel single passenger electric vehicle.  Myers have done a lot of work to eliminate many of the design problems that plagued the Corbin Sparrow and have now  started limited production using the remaining Sparrow bodies and this vehicle will be designated the NmG.      

Top speed of 75 mph comes from an electric motor that will deliver peak output of 40hp.

The original NmG was powered by 13 Optima Yellow Top batteries giving a real world range of about 25 miles.  They have recently switched over to a Lithium battery pack that packs 15KWHrs of energy.  The latest feedback I am getting about the new pack is that it gives a good solid 50 miles of range.  Myers Motors quote a battery life of around 100,000 miles on the lithium pack which should make it more economical than using the Optimas.

Myers introduced an improved Zivan Charger that can charge the vehicle from a 110V outlet in about 6 hours.

A new controller is being used for the NmG which should prove more reliable than the one used in the Sparrow

The suspension and brakes have been totally reworked to improve vehicle stability.

The NmG is priced starting at just under $30,000 and comes with a 1 year or 12,000 Mile warranty. 

Myers Motors can be contacted at (866.693.7778 (ext 3306)

Myers Motors, LLC

180 South Ave

Tallmadge, OH 44278

 

Also available at The Solar Store

184 NE Kearney Avenue, Bend, OR

 Phone (541) 388-3637

Read Mark Chapmon's test drive

See film taken at the Myers factor courtesy of youtube

Green Vehicles

Green Vehicles is a company based in Los Gatos CA that is importing a range of electric vehicles from China.  The Company will offer offers two different NEVs, the two seat MicroWatt and the four set Moose.  They also offering two three wheel electric vehicles, the Buckshot which is an electric pick-up and the Triac which is a two seat freeway capable three wheeler.

The Triac offers a 20KW water cooled AC motor driven by a 144V lithium battery pack giving the car a top speed of 70mph and a range of up to 120 miles.  The car also offers a 220V/110V charger to allow faster charging when there is a 220V connection available.  

When I talked to Green Vehicles at the Santa Monica Alternative Fuel Vehicle Expo they told me that their first round of vehicles was sold out and they will complete delivery of these to Customers by the end of the year.  They are planning to import a second round of vehicles starting in early 2010 and they are currently taking orders for this batch of vehicles.

See video of the Triac courtesy of Youtube

The Buckshot is also powered by a 2KW water cooled AC motor and 144V lithium battery pack.  The truck offers a 45mph maximum speed, up to100 miles range, and a very respectable 2200 lbs carrying capacity. The truck also offers a 220V/110V charger to allow faster charging when there is a 220V connection available  

See video of the Buckshot courtesy of youtube

The MicroWatt and the Moose are both limited to a top speed of 25mph to qualify it as a NEV they car looks very similar to other Smart clones such as the Flybo that are coming out of China but the Moose is extended with rear seats..  They are powered by a 6.5KW AC motor and a 96V lead acid battery pack which they claim will give it a range of up to 60 miles.  I would expect quite a lot less range in real world driving.  

Check out Randy Bopp's Blog about his experience owning a Triac

See video of the MicroWatt courtesy of youtube 

 Impact Automotive Technologies

Swiss company CREE designed a three wheel electric vehicle called SAM.  It was manufactured in small quantities for trials in Switzerland and Germany but the company couldn't raise enough capital to go into full scale manufacturing and had to close the door.  

Impact Automotive Technologies have resurrected the SAM and have now started manufacturing the vehicle under the name SAM Re-Volt  in Poland. They already have a dealer in the Netherlands and are looking to expand their dealer network throughout Europe.

The car is a three wheel vehicle that seats a driver and one passenger sitting in Tandem.  One interesting aspect of the design is that it features gull-wing doors.

It has a 7 KWhr Li Ion battery pack that drives an 11.6 KW motor giving it a top speed of 90 kph (56 mph) and about 62 miles of range (assume about 50 miles in real world driving).  0-50 kph takes about 7 seconds.  It can be charged from a standard 240V outlet in 4-5 hours. The car features disk brakes and the car also includes regenerative braking.

Prices start at about €15,500 and the car comes with a 2 year warranty.

In the Netherlands You can purchase a SAM Re-Volt at Elec-cars Nederlands 

 Futurista

The Futurista is a three wheel electric motorcycle that is 106" long, 55" wide, and 49" tall.  It is powered by a 48 volt battery pack but there is no indication on their web site as to the type of batteries.  They claim a top speed of 60 mph and a range of 60 miles.  It can be charged at a 110V outlet in about 4 hours.  The 2 seat Futurista retails at about $14,950.   Check out the video on their web site for more information.

CITY-EL

The City-El is a small three wheel single passenger EV manufactured by the CityCom AG (Aktiengesellschaft) in Aub (near Würzburg, Bavaria).  The City-El has been around for a long time and over 5000 vehicles have been sold.  It was  recently upgraded with a: new high-tech battery charger (36 V 30 A charging current), new motor (perm-motor, similar to the lynch-motor) and better drive performance with chain-drive instead of belt-drive.  CityCom are now also offering a 48V version.  There is also a battery testing program with 50 % funding by the German government, and they plan to include the Evercel Ni-Zinc battery in the near future.

In Lyon France check them out at the EV Showroom

See Nikki Bloomfield's Video review of the Citi-EL

Atlas Boat Work

Atlas Boat Work of Cape Coral, FL makes a three seat electric car called the Tryckle.

The Tryckle has two seats side by side.  The fiberglass body shell is built around a motorcycle frame using off the shelf suspension components.

A Sepex DC motor is driven by a 72V lead acid battery pack giving it a top speed 50mph.  The car is designed to use only 165 watt hours per mile at 40mph and weighs just 1000lbs.

The car is custom built using a donor motorcycle that you supply, or they can supply the donor vehicle.  The Tryckle can also be supplied as a kit   Prices start at around $5000.

Since this car is not fully enclosed a motorcycle license and a helmet are required in most states.  

To purchase a Tryckle contact them directly by phoning (239) 574-2628

World Class Exotics

World Class Exotics produces electric conversions based on the Porsche 911, Porsche Boxter,.  They will also add exotic bodies to the Porsche chassis creating electric versions of such vehicle as the Lamborghini Diablo and the 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur.  These cars can be built to a number of voltages from 156 to 365 volts and a range of battery types including Lead Acid, NiCAD, NiZn and Li Ion can be selected.  The 11 inch Kostov motor gives a top speed of around 85 mph.  Range varies from 50 mile per charge up to 200 miles per charge depending on the battery option chosen.  A fast charger option is also offered.

Prices start at around $29,000 for the basic lead acid model.

For more information visit their contacts page

B.I.G. Man

B.I.G. Man introduced the Barton NEV at the ETI conference held in Florida in December, 2002.  This NEV appears to be the same vehicle that used to be offered for rental at various locations around the country by HarlandEV.  

The vehicle is looks similar to the GEM.  It is powered by a 48V DC motor.  On their web site they claim a 10 hour charge time gives up to 75 miles of range.  This seems to be very high but as there is no indication of the battery configuration we will have to wait to see what real world performance is.

They have recently added a utility vehicle, called the Shorty,  to their range. 

The B.I.G. Man is now available but the company is targeting fleet operators like cruise lines and resorts.  For more information on how to purchase on of these NEVs contact Barton Investment Group Manufacturing LLC at"

P.O. Box 486
800 Westlake Drive
Alva, OK, 73717
Local: 580-327-5100
Toll Free: 1-877-4BIGMAN
Fax: 1-580-327-5800

They are currently available in Austin, TX at South Coast Auto and at Electric Cars of Austin

See the Barton at ETI on Electrifyingtimes 

Brammo

Bramo has developed an electric motor cycle called the Enertia.  The motorbike uses a permanent magnet DC motor and 76.8V Valance Li battery pack to give it a top speed of 50 mph and a range of up to 45 miles.  

The bike is based around a carbon fiber monocoque body gives makes the Enertia exceptionally light, it weighs in at just 275 lbs, has a 55 inch wheel base and a seat height of 33 inches.  Power output can be manually adjusted from 40% to 100%, allowing the rider to select for range or performance.  It is designed to carry just one person.

Brammo are currently being sold through select Best Buy locations around the USA.  To find a store near you check out their dealer locator,   For those outside the USA or that don't have a Best Buy in your area, you can purchase direct form the company via their Direct Sales Online Store

In California you can find them at Hollywood Electrics in Los Angeles, CA

See Video of the Enertia courtesy of Youtube

E-MAX

The e-max scooter, was origianlly produced in Germany, from 2003 until 2006 but the company fell on hard times and entered into bankruptcy.  The company assets were acquired by a group of investors who formed e-max ev's Germany.

The new company turned to Paolo Valcic in Italy who designed a whole new line of scooters.  The scooters are built in a production facility in China.

The company now offers a range of six scooters, the 90S, 110S, 100L, 120L, 140L and 190L.  The S in the name indicates that the scooter has Silicone batteries while the L designates Lithium batteries.

All of the scooters with the exception of the 190L offer a 4000W motor but are limited to a tops speed of 45mph to classify as a moped under EEC rules.  The 190L has a 7000W motor giving it a tops speed of up to 100kph.

All six models appear to be the same design and all of them can seat two people.  They each have hydraulic disk brakes on both front and back wheels and each of them runs on a 48V system.  The major difference in the scooters appears to be in their battery capacity.  The 90S has a capacity of 45AHrs offering a range of 45-60 kilometers.  The 110 60AHrs and a range of 70-90 Kilometers.  The 100L has a capacity of 40AHrs and a range of 60-80 Kilometers.  The 120L steps up to 60AHrs for a range of 90-115 Kilometers.  The 140L offers 90AHrs and a range of 130-150 Kilometers.  The battery capacity and range of the 190L hasn't currently been announced.

See video of the e-max courtesy of youtube.

In Germany they can be purchased at the Scootershop in Dresden

or check out this dealer list

Electric Transport Ltd is now the exclusive distributor for the E-Max in the UK

In the UK they can be found at Envy Motors in London.

and at EV Stores in London

and at Gnewt Group in Barnet, Harts.

In Italy they can be found at Ecomotors in Catania

In Spain they can be found at Eco-Transporte in Barcelona

In France they can be found at H2Rent in Grenoble

Ecolook in Antibes, France

In Singapore they can be found at Zeco Scooters

In Bermuda they can be purchased at thegreenhousebermuda

In the USA they are now being sold through Electric Avenue based in Austin, TX

The E-MAX is available throughout most of Europe, and several other countries around the world.  To locate an importer please check out their distributor page page.

In Bend, OR The Solar Store is still advertising the old version of the e-max

For parts and support for the old version of the e-max check out Green Motors

X-Treme

X-Treme seem to have stopped selling scooters over 750 watts

X-Treme has been selling "Zappy" style scooters and electric bikes for several years but they have now started marketing a line of street legal "Vespa" style scooters.

Top of their line is the 3500 Li.  As its name implies, the 3500 Li has a 3500W brushless DC hub motor driven by a 60V Li Ion battery pack that consists of 20 batteries offering 40AH capacity.  The scooter's controller will produce 70 amps offering a top speed of  48mph.  Range is quoted as 60 miles although I would expect somewhat less range in real world riding.  The scooter can carry two passengers with total capacity of 400lb.   Stopping is done with hydraulic disk brakes on both front and rear wheels.

The XM-3000 has a 3000W brushless hub motor driven by a 60V pack consisting of five PbA batteries.  The controller puts out a  max of 55amps giving atop speed of 43mph and a range quoted at 50 miles at 25mph.  The scooter seats two with a 300lb capacity.  Stopping is done with hydraulic disk brakes on both front and rear wheels.

Both the 3500 Li and 3000 are offered with a six-month warranty

The XM-2000 is powered by a 2000W brushless hub motor driven by a 60V Pba pack giving a top speed of 38amp40mph and a quoted range of 30 miles although you can expect less in real world riding.  Stopping is done with rearr drums and front disc brakes.  The scooter seats 2 and comes with a thirty-day warrant.

X-Treme had a reputation in the past for poor quality and customer service and the 30 day warranty on the XM-2000 is a good example of this.  I have been hearing that recently X-Treme have been working hard to correct both issues and their newer products are supposed to be much better quality.  Dealers tell me that they are also getting good response from X-Treme when they are working on warranty issues and repairs or ordering parts.

See video of the X-Treme 5000Li courtesy of Youtube

In California they can be found at Neoscooters in the San Francisco East Bay area Greenwheelin Scooters in Walnut Creek, CA, Chico Electric Cars in Chico, CA, Leenastore in Los Angeles, CA, ScooterEra in Woodland Hills, CA, and Buyelectricscooters in Yorba Linda, CA

In Florida they can be found at Electric Vehicle Mall in Clearwater, FL and dgscooters in West Palm Beach, FL and Extreme Motor Sales in Apopka, FL

They can also be found at Eco Wheelz in Plymouth, MI  

The lottery for the remaining Ford EVs has begun so if you haven't applied by now you are probably too late but it might still be worth a shot.  Any remaining vehicles will be PbA since the limited number of NiMH are already spoken for.   If you are interested in owning one of these EVs then contact Ms. Pilotti via here email which is  fpilotti (at) ford.com Please note I have scrambled her email prevent spam so you will need to correct before sending.

Note: the odd shaped batteries in this vehicle are now being supported by Battery MD.  They are rebuilding the batteries using the old Tub so they are warning people to make sure that if you buy a used Ford Ranger that batteries are included even if the pack is totally dead.

Toyota

RAV4 EV

Toyota recently started shipping a second generation version of the RAV4 EV in California.  The whole drive train was engineered by Tesla Motors and the SUV is powered by one of their Lithium Ion battery packs made up of a large number of small format cells like the ones used to power a laptop.

Based on the current RAV4 body, the EV is powered by a 41.0 KWH battery that gives it an EPA rated range of 103 Miles which is 17 miles less than the 120 miles range of the 2002 Model.  To be able to charge this battery pack in a reasonable time the SUV comes with an on-board charger capable of 10 KW which will charge the car in about 5.5 hours using a special Leviton supplied EVSE.  On a standard 220V EVSE the charge time is increased by between 1 and 2 hours.

The car is driven by a 154hp AC induction motor that can be driven in two modes, normal and sports mode.  In normal mode the SUV will go from 0-60 in 8.6 seconds and top speed is limited to 85mph.  This increases to 100mph in sports mode with a blistering 0-60 time of just 7 seconds.

Toyota has said that it will produce 2600 of these SUVs which will only be offered in California.  The 2013 RAV4 EV starts at a base price of $49,800 plus destination chargers. 

Toyota RAV4

The MSRP is expected to be about $42,000. There will be a $5,000 ZIP incentive from the State of California and a $3,000 Federal tax credit making the price to the consumer $34,000.  This price includes the cost of the home charger but not the cost of charger installation.

An article in the LA times quotes Toyota had  about 750 of the old RAV4 bodies and once those were sold RAV4 EV production would be ended.  I have been give to understand that Toyota actually took orders for 800 vehicles but that there is a high rate of people who drop out due to problems with charger installation or price concerns.    Bottom line;  if you want one you had better hurry up and get on the waiting list.

You can get on the waiting list at the RAV4 EV web page   

4 Door 4 passenger SUV based on the 1998 Model year    RAV4 body

    Top Speed 78mph

    NiMH batteries give a range of 125 Miles (75 miles in real world conditions)

    220V small paddle Inductive Charging

    Colors Silver or White

Read the EV World article on the RAV4 EV

Or the excellent article written by Aaron Gold for thecarplace.com 

Or visit the RAV4 EV page on Toyota's web site

A word of warning: availability of public charging equipped with the small paddle inductive chargers is limited. 

Citroen

Citroen has made the all electric version of the Berlingo available in France and the UK.  While it was intended for the Berlingo to be used by fleets, Citroen has sold them to individuals, although it is usual to lease the battery pack.

The Berlingo is a Van so it is only designed to seat two people and has a payload capacity of 500Kg in a 3 cubic meter cargo space.  It has a top speed of 60 mph and a range of around 50 miles. It features a 28Kw DC motor with the ability to provide regenerative braking.  Power comes from 27 NiCad batteries.

To Purchase a Citroen Berlingo EV contact your local Citroen dealer.  They may not be aware that these vehicles are available so you will need to be persistant.

GPI are currently offering the Berlingo in the UK.  Check out their AD on ElectricCarsUK

Universal Electric Vehicle

Breaking News 9/10/2008:Due to illness the owners have shut down operations and place their prototype on ebay

Universal Electric Vehicle Corp is a start-up company that is planning to build a variety of electric vehicles.  They currently have a prototype of a two-seat electric sports car, the Electrum Spyder, that has a 112 HP duel motor rear wheel drive system that gives it a top speed of 80 mph.  It will be offered with NiZn batteries with a NiMH or Li pack as an option.  

Range will vary from 70 to 150 miles depending on battery type and driving style.  They have incorporated a charger that will accept both 110 or 240 volt inputs which provides for maximum flexibility.  It also comes with a removable hard top that should make this a fun car to drive.  Target price for this vehicle is around $70,000

They also plan to produce two additional vehicles, both three wheelers.  The first will be a commuter vehicle and the second will be targeted at local government applications such as parking enforcement.  

See video of the Electrum Spyder on the road courtesy of Youtube

WrightSpeed

What happens when you cross an Ariel Atom kit car with an AC Propulsion AC-150 drive train - that's what Ian Wright did at Wrightspeed.  What he ended up with was on high performance electric sports car that will blow the doors of almost anything on the road.  Their first prototype, the X1 can do zero to sixty in three seconds, do the standing quarter mile in eleven and a half seconds, and reach a top speed of 112 mph.  The lithium Ion battery pack gives the X1 a range of about 100 miles at an energy equivalent of 170 mpg.  Weighing in at just 1500 lbs the X1 provides all the handling an style of the Ariel Atom in an eco friendly package.  They have no target date yet on when they plan to go into production.

Paul's Exotics

Paul's Exotics, based in West Palm Beach Florida, builds an electric conversion based on a variety of Porsche body styles.  The vehicle can be custom built to your requirements depending on whether you want high speed or long range.  Vehicles start at around $29,000.

They can also offer a conversion built on a Lamborghini body style. 

Contact Paul's Exotics LLC

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Phone: (561) 681-8875

eSpyder

The eSpyder is a custom built EV based on a replica of the1953 Porsche 550 Spyder.  The eSpyder body is fiberglass on a tubular steel frame.  It comes in a variety of configurations with from 20 to 24 Lead Acid Batteries (240V - 284V).  The vehicle has a top speed of 100 mph and can accelerate from zero to sixty in 9 seconds.  Range is from 50 - 100 miles depending on battery configuration.

Prices start at around $36,000.

For more information contact espyder.org

Peter Ohler has an excellent write-up on his eSpyder

NICE Car Company

The NICE Car Company introduced its Mega City at the British International Motorshow in July, 2006.  The car is a a light weight City class car developed by the French Aixam-Mega Group.  The Mega City has a 48V battery pack consisting of eight 6V batteries giving it a quoted range of 40  - 50 miles on a charge.  The batteries can be charged from empty in about eight hours using a standard 240V 16 amp supply.  There is also an integrated battery management system which will allow them to offer a 2 year or 59,000 amp hour battery waranty.  The 4 KW DC motor can drive the car at a top speed of a little over 40 mph.

The body is made of Acrylic ABS on an Aluminum frame.  It comes with McPherson Strut front suspension with trailing arm and coil springs in the rear.  It will also be equipped with a heater and defroster, three point seatbelts, CD Radio, central remote locking and power windows.

The Mega City, exempt from London's congestion charges, is targeted at people who need to commute in and around central London.  One interesting feature is a link up with Streetcar, the Uk's largest car club, to give Mega City owners special concessions on pay-as-you-go access to a VW Golf when they want to take a trip that it beyond the range of their EV.

The price of the Mega City is targeted at $9995 which should make it competitive with the G-Wiz.  It is expected to go on sale in October, 2006.

See the Nice Mega City review by MegaWhatTV Part 1 and Part 2 courtesy of youtube

To purchase a Mega City or to schedule a test drive go to the NICE Car Company Trying & Buying page

Ronaele

Ronaele has been making performance versions of the Mustang, based on the Shelby Mustang design, for about two years.  They are now working on electric versions of this car.  They currently plan to build two versions, the 300EV which will be 300hp and the 600EV which will tip the scales at 600 hp.  The cars will be driven by a DC motor and LiFePh batteries.  The 300EV will offer over 1000 ft lbs of torque while the 600EV will give over 2000 ft lbs of Torque.  They are currently experimenting with gearing but expect that both cars will top out at around 150mph and will offer a range of around 100 - 125 miles.  The battery pack they are using has the capability to be recharged in 15 minutes.  They will also be offering a second battery pack option for increased range.

If you provide them with a mustang and they will convert it to electric, including upgrading the suspension, interior, and exterior including new wheels starting at about $80,000.   They hope to begin production around the end of March, 2008

See the interview with Ronaele at EVS 23 courtesy of Autoblog Green and Youtube.

ZENN Motor Company

Breaking News 3/18/2010 - production if the ZENN has been shut down and remaining inventory sold off

When the owner of Feelgood Cars bought a 1960s vintage Henney Kilowatt he was so impressed that he decided to put them back into production.  He began buying old Renault Dauphines (the base vehicle for the Henney) and converting them to electric drive.  The company is based in Canada and, while it has received permission to sell them in that country they couldn't get approval from the NHTSA to sell them in the USA so these plans were eventually abandoned.

They have since developed the ZENN a 2 seat, 3 door Hatchback NEV, based on a French built micocar.  At the ETI conference held in Florida in December 2002 they announced that they were starting production of the Zenn.  I

t has been a long haul for Feelgood Cars, now renamed to ZENN Motor Company, to get an electric car to market, but the Zenn is now in dealerships in the US and Canada with plans to start selling in the UK later this year. 

Top speed 25mph Range 30 - 35 Miles

6 12V PbA flooded cell batteries

The 110V charger will reach 80% SOC in 4 hours and takes 6-8 hours for a full charge.

The last information I had is that the ZENN will retail for $11,000 - $13,000 US ($17,000 CDN to $20,000 CDN)

Lang Motors in Vancouver, BC is now taking orders

The ZENN is now available through  MC Electric in Seattle or Portland. 

In Seattle, Spokane and Portland  they can be found at MC Electric

1200 S. Dearborn St. Seattle, WA 98124 

Phone: (206) 328-1750

East 10310 Buckeye lane #1, Spokane, WA 99206

Phone: (509) 922-6677

19099 NE San Rafael, Portland, OR 87230

Phone (503) 667-5093

And at Grants Pass Electric Vehicles 145 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527 

Phone (541) 218-8850 Email Grants Pass Electric Vehicles

or MC Electric in Beaverton, OR and Seattle, WA

In Northern California it can be found at Davis Electric Cars, Green Motors in San Francisco, and Green Rides in Campbell

In Southern California they are on sale at Environmental Motors in Glendale and the Electric Car Company in Long Beach

In Arizona check out Electric Car Outlet of Scottsdale, AZ or Electric Toy Store in Sedona, AZ

In Fayetteville, NC check them out at Bleecker Electric Cars

In Bozeman, MT check out Ecoauto inc.

in Minneapolis, MN they can be found at Cushman Motors 

In Colorado they can be found at the Colorado Auto Center in Parker, CO and Electric Cars of Aspen in Aspen, CO

In Elmhurst, IL check them out at Electric Avenue Auto

In Ohio then can be bought at North Central Zenn

In Janesville, WI you can find them at Green Autos

Or check out their Dealer Locator

Read Mark Chapmon's test drive

Read Tim U's report on his first month of ownership

Miles Automotive

Miles Automotive have begun importing two NEV models, the ZX40 and the ZX40S, from China.  Unlike most of the NEVs produced here in the US they are fully enclosed vehicles 11.1 feet long and 4.8 feet wide and weighing in at 2491 pounds.  It seats two but there is a 4 seat option.  

The ZX40 is powered by a 48V battery pack that drives a 4KW motor for a top speed of 25mph and a quoted range of 40 miles.  I would expect real world range to be more like 25 -30 miles in US traffic.  

The ZX40S has a 72V battery pack which increases the range while keeping the top speed at 25mph.  Range for the ZX40S is quoted as 60-70 miles but again I would expect quite real world range to be more like 40 miles.

They also have the ZX40ST which is a two seat pick-up truck with a top speed of 25mph driven by a 3 phase brushless AC motor and a 72V, 150 amp hour traction pack.

For availability of the ZX40 and ZX40S contact Miles Automotive.

In New York at 

    42 W 39th Street, New York, NY 10018

and In Californian at

    24955 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite B201, Malibu, CA 90265

Telephone (866) 742-6274

FAX (310) 456-6238

Email info@milesautomotive.com 

In California you can find them at Environmental Motors of Glendale, CA and EcoSparc Motors in Morgan Hill, CA

In Oregon at Ecomotion In Portland, OR and Milwaukie, OR. Phone (503) 244-5658

or MC Electric in Beaverton, OR and Seattle, WA

In Massachusetts you can find them at Electric City Cars of Belmont , MA  

In Minnesota they are sold by The Electric Vehicle Store in St. Louis Park, MN

In Pennsylvania check out Ferrante Motor Cars 601 Jackson Ave. Vandergrift, PA. Phone (724) 567-5675

In Fayetteville, NC check them out at Bleecker Electric Cars

In New York State they are sold in In Amityville, NY at Motorworks Clean Vehicles, Inc. 111 Sunrise Highway, Amityville, NY 11701 and at Buzz Equipment in Barryville, NY

    Phone (631) 608-4380 or (866) 527-2669

Check out my Test drive of the ZX40s at EVS 23

Dymac Vehicle Group

The Dymac Vehicle Group currently have a group of vehicles that include a Mini Truck, a Cargo Mini Van that can be configured to seat two or four people, and a seven passenger Mini Van.  These vehicles are based on a 5KW DC motor driven by six 6 volt Lead Acid batteries (48V).   Top speed is 24 mph and range is given as 50 miles although I would expect the actual range to be lower in real world driving situations. These vehicles have a maximum carrying capacity of 1800 lbs. 

This collection of vehicles continues the trend of bringing NEVs to market that look like normal vehicles rather than pumped up golf carts.  The electric truck and electric van options will appeal more to fleets but the seven passenger Minivan will appeal to families who need a vehicle to shuttle the kids to soccer practice or do a quick run to the market.  

The Dymac Vehicle Group has completed its NEV certification for these vehicles so for now they are selling them for use in both off road applications such as Campus settings and park maintenance and for on-road applications.  More efficient AC versions are also in the works.  They also offer a range of shuttle vehicles that will seat 8, 11, or 14 passengers in 48V and 72V configurations.  

They can be bought at Electric Vehicles of Long Beach

Also at Ecomotion In Portland, OR and Milwaukie, OR. Phone (503) 244-5658

For more information contact them at (760) 735-9748 or email Dymac Vehicles 

HiLine

HiLine is another company that seems to be selling a line of GEM clones.  These cars have a different look to the headlights and have a different shaped trunk, but are sufficiently similar to have fooled me when I first saw a picture of them.  

The NEVs use a 48V pack made up of 8 6V maintenance free batteries to give a quoted range of 50 miles.  I would expect the range to be more like 30 miles in real world driving.  Top speed is 25 mph but given that these vehicles appear to be the same size as a GEM I would expect hill climbing ability to be less than stellar. 

The cars come in 2, 4 or 6 passenger configurations and they also offer a Long Bed Utility.

For the six passenger vehicle they are offering an upgrade to a 7.5 hp motor and 72 volt battery pack for an additional $995 which should provide much better range and hill climbing ability and will be well worth the money unless you live in a really flat area.  They claim to have driven the new 6 seat with 8 miles with six people on board and an additional 56 miles with 2 people before the NEV needed to be charged.  

They are also in progress increasing the standard motor on the 6 passenger to 6hp to help improve hill climbing ability and they are also committed to address this issue on their other models.

In Florida you can find them at Blue Ribbon Ocala in Ocala, FL

In Michigan they are sold at Lakeshore Electric Cars and Carts in Holland, MI

In Tennessee then can be found at VerdeGoh! in Franklin, TN

For other locations check out their dealer page or call (770) 783-2797

Chrysler

Chrysler's GEM division is the leading producer of neighborhood electric vehicles.  Their latest offering is the Peapod which will be marketed under the Peapod Mobility brand name.  Unlike the GEM,  Peapod is a fully enclosed vehicle that will be more at home on city streets that at the golf course.  The initial offering will be a four door four seat NEV with a top speed of 25mph and a range expected to be around 30 miles.  The car has an aerodynamic shape and the front looks like has a distinct smile.

Details of the power train are not yet available.  The interior features mesh seats and a docking station for an iPod.  The car will come in a variety of colors

The company also plans to produce a two seat version dubbed the Twinpod which will go on sale towards the end of 2009, and a utility vehicle called the Utilitypod which will go on sale in 2010.  

Peapod mobility will start taking orders for the car on Earth day, April 22, 2009, with deliveries to begin on Labor Day, September 7, 2009.  Price is expected to start at around $12,500 making it significantly cheaper than other fully enclosed NEVs like the ZENN and the Miles ZX40s.

See video of the Peapod courtesy of hulu.com

LE Electric Vehicles

LE Electric Vehicles is an associate company of Louroe Electronics based in Van Nuys, CA.  They have had a couple of false starts, first trying to bring the Kewet over to the US from Norway, then they looked at bringing the Reva from India.  Now they have started designing their own car, called the Intimate.  

They are currently building the first prototype.  The car is built using a fiberglass body over a steal tube frame.  A 16hp electric motor will offer a top speed of 40mph and a target range of 30 to 60 miles.  The car is designed as a city car and will be powered by lead acid batteries.

In reality, unless the current laws are adjusted to include a vehicle classification similar to the European Quadracycle law, this vehicle will eventually be produced as a NEV since the company is probably not going to go to the expense of crash testing.  The design criteria of the car is to make it affordable though so the car should be able to compete in the crowded NEV market.

Ford Th!nk Neighbor

Ford is no longer producing the Th!nk Neighbor.  However,  there are still some available through a limited number of dealerships within the United States in those states where NEVs are allowed on public roads.  New Neighbors also appear on eBay quite often.

Check out the review of the Th!nk Neighbor in Golf-Car Catalog

Planet Electric Vehicles

Another line of Electric Vehicles that appear to be Chinese built clones of the Th!nk Neighbor and GEM are the ones sold as Planet-EV  They market a whole line of electric vehicles, most of which look like the Th!nk Neighbor but are based on a 48V system.  

Models include the Mercury EV 200 which is a clone of the 2 seat Th!nk, and the Neptune Hauler which is a clone of the The Th!nk Wagon.

In addition to the NEVs they also offer 4 and 6 seat vehicles.

These Th!nk Clones are also sold via Planet-EV in Lincoln, CA under the names Mercury EV 200 for the 2 seat, Atlas EV 400 for the 4 seat, Venus EV 600 for the 6 seat, and Neptune Hauler for the short bed Utility.

Also sold at Mobile West under the brand name IMP-e

They can also be found on the Clean Vehicles NY under the brand name Star

See video of the Champ line courtesy of Youtube

Humdinger

The Humdinger is a NEV that is designed to look like the Humvee urban assault vehicle.  It is a car for those who like the look of the Hummer but don't want to deal with the huge amounts of waste and pollution that it generates.  The Humdinger has a top speed of 25 mph and can reach that speed in about 9 seconds.  It comes with the usual safety features such as seat belts, turn signals, headlights, brake lights etc.  Six 8V Lead-Acid batteries give it a quoted range of 30 miles though I would expect to get about 20 miles in real world driving.

It comes in 4 seat and 6 seat versions and is priced between $16,000 and $26,000 depending on Options.

Lamborghini 

Yes this is built by Lamborghini in Italy.  The following is an extract from an article in Golf Car Advisor.  

The Lamborghini NEV's are currently being built in Foligno, Italy, the same place the famed automobiles are made. Between 150 and 200 NEV's are handcrafted each month. The vehicles are 100% Italian technology from the chassis on up. The body design of the Lamborghini NEV's are a joint effort between Lamborghini CEO Tonino Lamborghini and Michael Jun, the president of Leewood Incorporated.  For more information on the Lamborghini NEV product line or to inquire about becoming a dealer contact Leewood Incorporated, phone: 352-754-1800, fax: 352-799-6650, E-mail: Leewood@gate.net 

Florida Electric Vehicles currently have vehicles in stock

Address 4413 Martin Highway, Palm City, Florida 34990

phone 772-286-5254

toll free 888-619-6090

fax 772-286-5860

Web site for this vehicle does not appear to be up and running yet but there is more information in an EV World Article

Tonino Lamborghini Group

Italian Tonino Lamborghini Group produce a line of electric micro cars called the Town Life.  They produce two models, the Ginevra and the Helectra.  The cars come with a 48V system that gives a top speed of 45 kph (30 mph).  Range on the web site is quoted as 500 Km (310 miles) but this appears to be for a version that has a diesel engine, the EV version appears to have a range of around 60 Km (35 miles) and I expect that real world range will be somewhat less than this.

To locate a dealer please check out their dealer page.

See video of this car at Holland-Bikes

Frazer-Nash

Frazer-Nash is a UK manufacturer of electric vehicles including NEVs and City EVs.  They provided a range of electric vehicles for use in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Australia.  At least some of their vehicles might be available in Europe already but there is no sign on their website that they have begun selling to the public.  If you come across any dealership or website that is selling these vehicles then EV finder would like to know

Electric Rider

Electric Rider was formally and EVT dealer but has elected not to continue with that line under EVT World's exclusive dealership.  Instead it is also about to launch the Electra. The original prototype of the Electra looked very similar in appearance to the EVT 168 but I hear from Electric Rider that the production version will be quite different.  Their web site says it will be built by EVT America but I understand that it will be built in China.  The US version is expected to have a top speed of 30 mph.  The 48V system uses lead acid batteries which are claimed to carry the vehicle over 50 miles on flat roads at 18 mph.  However, I would expect a range of 15 - 20 miles in normal driving conditions.  ElectricRider.com has a tentative introductory pirce of $1599 with availability projected for April of 2004.  They are currently working with their Chinese supplier to assure that these vehicles are shipped with very low defect rates.

Rae-Beck Automotive

Rae-Beck Automotive of Sterling Heights, MI is developing a NEV called the Sanibel.  It was shown for the first time at the ETI conference held in December, 2002.  The NEV is a four-seat convertible but the rear seats can be removed so it can be used as a utility type vehicle.  The car is powered by a 72 V battery pack and 15 HP electric motor.  The car will also feature regenerative braking.  There is no word yet on when this vehicle will go into production as the web site just says "Coming Soon".  More information can be found in the Sanibel article at Electrifying Times.

Hummingbird

Hummingbird are developing a line of NEVs.  According to Dave Rush, who left Ford to designed the Hummingbird, "The prototypes are running well and are targeted at NEV leadership and lowest cost. Having been intimate with the Bombardier, GEM and Neighbor, we are comfortable that we will lead the market on Introduction."  He also added " We are currently remodeling a 17,000 sq.ft facility in Detroit for hummingbird production, and are obviously eager to spread news of the Hummingbird and its capabilities."  

Lafayette County Car Company

Lafayette County Car Company has three models the LC3 II is a two-seater, the LC3 IV is a four-seater, and they also offer a truck option. The vehicles look somewhat similar to the GEM.  All are powered by a 72V lead Acid battery pack that gives it a quoted range of 30 - 45 miles and a top speed of 25 mph. The car comes with all the safety features required to make it a street legal NEV.

The company  doesn't appear to have a web site set up so for more information please contact

Lafayette County Car Company, LLC

PO Box 140

Odessa,MO 64076

Phone (816) 633-7300

They do have some dealers. 

Cars on Juice in Ventura, CA, who  offer the four-seat  and two seat LC3 and are also taking orders for the Truck version.

Contact Cars on Juice

2111 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93035

Telephone: (805) 643 7255

FAX: (805) 643 7255

Or Email Sales: 

Florida Electric Vehicles in southern Florida currently have vehicles in stock.

Address 4413 Martin Highway, Palm City, Florida 34990

phone 772-286-5254

toll free 888-619-6090

fax 772-286-5860

You can read more about these NEVs at The Auto Channel

Cart-Rite

Cart-Rite, based on Connecticut, produces a line of NEVs at prices starting as low as $6499.00.  These include a passenger vehicle that looks like a GEM 2 seat and four and six passenger vehicles that look like the Th!nk Neighbor.  These vehicles are limited in top speed to 20mph so I can't recommend them for on-street use but they might work for you in a residential community or a campus setting.  The vehicles come with a 90 day warranty that then reduces on a pro-rated basis until the warranty expires at 1 year.

The company is currently looking to establish a dealer network but the vehicles can be ordered directly from the company by going to their Order Page or by phone at (203) 457-9352.

Good Earth Electric Vehicle

Good Earth Electric Vehicle have developed the Freedom line of electric vehicles.  This includes two vehicles, the freedom Buggy which is a three wheel vehicle based on a "Vespa style" scooter, and a truck.  The company claims to have developed a more efficient drive system that translates about 98% of the battery's energy into motion giving the vehicles a 100 mile range on AGM lead acid batteries.  There is no indication at their web site about how fast these vehicles go and so far no indication of when they will be available for sale. 

Toprun Electric Scooter

The Toprun electric scooter is build in China.  It has a 24V system powered by Lead Acid batteries.  The range they quote is about 60 Km (38 miles) and a carrying capacity of about 98Kgs (220 Lbs).  The top speed of 35Kph (22mph) is on the low side but if you are looking for a Vespa-style scooter and are not concerned about speed then this might be a nice scooter for running around town.  Toprun appear to be looking for distributors in the US.  They can be contacted at benchiu@ctimail3.com

Viento

Breaking News;  TECC, the manufacturer of the Viento have lost their backers and have halted production.  Unless they find new backers they will have to close their doors.  There are still a few Viento left if you want one.

Viento from The  electric cycle company was designed by Ely Schless, who also designed the highly regarded Denali electric motorbike.  It will register as a moped in most states.  

Three  Hawker Genesis PbA batteries give it a top speed of 30 mph and a quoted range of 25 miles though I would expect about 15 miles in real world situations.  The bike will seat two people and will come with a 1 year warranty.

They are currently offering test rides in California only and their web site has an order page which appears to be active so you can place an order.  

The Electric Cycle Company are in production and have delivered several vehicles.  They are currently being offered at Zapworld.com.

They are also being offered at NYCEWheels 

NYCEwheels inc.
1603 York ave (between 84th and 85th)
New York, NY 10028
Phone (800)NYCEWHEELS or (212) 737-3078

Pleiades Enterprises, based in Carlsbad, CA is also a Viento dealer 

or Berkley Electric Cycle Company

1700 Martin Luther King Way

Berkley, CA 94709

Phone: (510) 848-1410

Email: info

gliderscooter.com sells the Viento online or Call (800) 913-9582 between 9 AM and 5 PM PST. Monday through Friday.

Find the online at Motor Land Sports or call (800) 466-0010

Check out evfinder.com's test drive of the Viento.

Electricmoto

Electricmoto (formerly Denali Motors) is developing  Blade,  an electric motorcycle that uses 4 12V PbA batteries to give it a top speed of 45mph. Range is not quoted on their web site but expect it to be about 10 to 15 mile if you run the bike at top speed. They say the vehicle should be available some time in Mid February 2003 at a cost of about $5995. for more information contact electicmoto, 

3165 East Main St. 

Ashland, OR. 

Tel 541-488-8226. 

email sales@electricmoto.com

Ford Ranger EV

Breaking News

12/29/2003 - Ford will no longer renew leases on Ford Ranger Trucks.  They say that the role of environmentally friendly vehicles will not be filled by their upcoming hybrid offerings.

You could try and contact one of the dealerships that leases the Ranger EV.  They may not have a vehicle available but would you might be able to get on the waiting list. 

    Top Speed 75mph

    39 8V sealed Lead Acid Batteries give a range of 50 miles

    220V 30 amp Conductive Charger using AVCON connector

They have also just announced a release program on NiMH trucks that have been refurbished after being returned at the end of their original lease.  The program is on the Th!nk web site and says in part

Special re-lease opportunity in California. California based NiMH battery equipped vehicles coming off of lease will be refurbished and remarketed to new lease customers for a 36-month lease term at $349 per month. Click here  for a list of available vehicles

Ford Rangers can be leased through the following dealerships:

Los Angeles 

I've recently (July 14, 2002) heard that Jan Harmonson at Barber Ford/Isuzu, 805-642-6701  have some NiMH Ranger EVs available as part of the re-lease program.

Sacramento 

I've recently (march 18, 2002) heard that Ray Roy at Folsom Lake Ford, 916-353-2000 ext.

440, may have a lead on some Ranger EVs available for lease.

San Diego

Pearson Ford 4300 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego CA 92105

Talk to John Lynch at (629)-283-7181 or email him at altfueltek@home.com

San Francisco

S&C Ford have 1 Ford Ranger currently available as of 1/25/2002

Talk to Frank Ginotti 415-431-8100 x 329

For more details check out the Th!nk Mobility web site

Read the EV World article on how one owner leased a Ranger EV

EV1

There is not much time left for this incredible vehicle.

EMB LECTRA

emotors may have one available at $3995.00

Voltage Vehicles may also have them in stock

Check out Matt Petersons's Lectra Page 

YAMAHA

Yamaha have built a single seat electric motor scooter called the Passol that they are marketing in Japan.  The scooter is be powered by a Li-Ion battery that will give it a range of 15 to 20 miles and a top speed between 25 and 30 mph.

There is no indication on when or if Yamaha will be selling this scooter in other countries.

Esarati

They produce a line of electric motorbikes and motor scooters that appear to be state of the art.  I have heard some rumors that they might actually be selling these bikes although the Esarati web site says that they are only taking preliminary orders and I know of at least one person who gave up the wait and asked for his deposit back.

Latest news from Esarati is that the company changed its CEO in late spring of 2002.  The new CEO has supposedly signed a production agreement with a company in the far east and may begin shipping some motorbikes around October.  There is no indication of this on the Esarati web site so EV Finder believes that a wait and see attitude is best.  If they begin shipping bikes, and if the bikes live up to their claims, then they will be a good buy, but there has been too much vaporware from this company in the past to justify spending money unless they can give a guaranteed delivery date.

Kit-e-Car

E2V in the UK now has their first Kit-e-Car for sale.  check it out on the E2V website 

Freedom Car

Freedom Car is the brainchild of Jerry Dycus, who is building a prototype three wheel EV as time and funds permit.  He has already created the molds and the design looks pretty exciting.  Jerry could probably be persuaded to custom build one of these vehicles.

MEGA Scooter

Electric Powered Mobility Mega scooter available in pink and blue.   A 48V sealed PbA battery pack gives this scooter a top speed of 25mph and a quoted range of 32-40 miles but expect about 15 miles or range in real world conditions.

For places to purchase check out their dealer page. 

eMotion Mobility

Breaking News:  1/30/2004 - eMotion Mobility appear to have ceased operations.  Their inventory of Smart bodies and Solectria electronics were sold recently on eBay.  

eMotion Mobility is a company established by Donald Panoz to build an electric version of the Daimler Chrysler Smart.  They plan to use this car in various Station Car programs in the Atlanta area starting later this year.  Future plans call for expanding this program to Californian in 2003 and to the North Eastern States in 2004.

The car will be based on the Solectria AC drive-train and there are rumors that they might use a Li Ion battery pack.

The eMotion Mobility web site now has a form to let you get on their list of people to be notified when their station car service becomes available in your area.  The list is organized by Zip code so if you are interested in the Smart as a station car then go to their web  page and enter your contact information.

GIZMO

Breaking News - NEVCO have alted production of the Gizmo due to increased costs and overhead.  They are attempting to restructure.  They do have some used vehicles available for sale.  If interested contact them by email 

The Gizmo is manufactured by the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Company but it is not an NEV.  It is a 3 wheel vehicle that carries 1 person and registers as a Motorcycle.

   Top Speed 40 mph

   Powered by 8 Trojan T105 6 volt batteries which the manufacture claims gives it a range of 45 Miles.

   Price $8650

Orders are currently being taken at the web site.  A $250 deposit is required.  Delivery time is quoted as 30 days

   For more information visit the NEVCO web site

   Click here to go their Order Page , call (541)-687-5939 or email gizmo@nevco.com

Also available in Ohio from Midget Motors

Midget Motors Gizmo Dealer

Midget Motors

73 Jefferson St.

Norwalk, Ohio

(419) 663-9287

Email info@midgetmotors.com

Read about the Gizmo Test Drive

Read Davide Andrea's comparison of the Gizmo and Sparrow

Corbin Sparrow

Breaking News

5/29/2004 - Ron Huch, who got most of the assets from the bankruptcy, has sold Phoenix Environmental motors to Myers Motors.  It appears that they are very close to completing the remaining Sparrows, along with many improvements, and making them available for sale.  Check out the Phoenix Environmental Motors web site for more information and keep an eye on the Meyers Motors web page for further developments.

The Corbin Sparrow is a 3 wheel vehicle that carries 1 person.

    Top speed 70 mph.

    Power comes from 13 Optima Yellow Top batteries giving a real world range of about 25 miles.

For more information, or to find a dealer near you, visit the Corbin Motors web site

Read Davide Andrea's comparison of the  Sparrow and Gizmo

Corbin are currently testing an AC system on one of the 73 incomplete bodies that they still have.  So far tests have been successful so they are beginning to prepare to finish the others.  Most of these vehicles are already ordered but some will go to dealers and some will  be sold directly by Corbin Motors,  There will be 17 2003 Sparrows available for purchase directly from Corbin. They will all be fitted with an AC motor and controller and Corbin's new smart charger that uses pulse technology in an attempt to extend battery life. 

For more details please go to The Sparrow page  and click on the "Available Colors" link towards the bottom of the page.

Environmental Motors in Glendale CA. currently have 1 Sparrow, pictured left, available

Ecarmotors in Santa Monica, CA and Emeryville, CA have both new and used Sparrows available

   Morland Motors in the San Mateo, CA area has 2 Sarrows available with 2 more due to arrive shortly

Moreland Motors has one red sparrow and one blue fore sale. They also have a silver sparrow that was used in Austin Powers 3 that they are keeping but they might be willing to let it go; for the right price.

     Contact Kit Morland 386 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070.  Phone (650)-814-0220

Xtreme Motors in the Sacramento 

     Their web site says they have 13 Sparrows for Sale but I have been told they only have 4 currently available.

X-Treme Motors Incorporated

4612 Auburn Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 95841

Tel: 916.485.0500

Fax: 916.482.0220

Email xtreme@x-trememotors.com

The Sparrow is what I would call a enthusiasts car.  They are lots of fun to drive but they are not Toyotas.  They are prone to breakdown and need a lot of TLC. There has recently been some fires caused by a brake line being run too close to the battery box.   Fortunately for those of us who are mechanically challenged there is help.  Clare Bell, an electrical engineer who formally worked for Corbin Motors and knows the Sparrow better than anyone has started the EVet service.  For a fee she will answer questions, diagnose problems and even travel to your location to help you fix problems.  She can be contacted at:

The EVet 

Telephone Hotline - 831-637-8227

email cbell@sosinet.net

Snailmail:

EVet

1450 Union Rd

Hollister, CA 95023

Warning, Some Sparrow owners have recently reported difficulty in getting insurance for their Sparrows.  There are companies that will insure, especially if you have several other vehicles with them, but it may be expensive,

Corbin Sparrow II

Corbin, who built and sold the Sparrow, are currently in bankruptcy so it is unlikely that they will ever manufacture the Sparrow II.  However, it is possible that whoever purchases their assets will be able to complete development and start up production..

The Sparrow II will be similar in design to the Merlin but will be powered by an AC motor.  They learned a lot from the trouble prone Sparrow II and hopefully they will put that knowledge into building a superior vehicle when they come to finalize the design for the new model.  They originally put forward a late 2002 date to begin production but that seems very unlikely.  Keep watching for further updates as production draws closer.

Vogelbilt Electric Hog

The Electric Hog is currently being developed by Vogelbilt .  It is an electric motorbike that has a design reminiscent of a Harley Davidson.  Its120V system delivers a top speed of 80mph and you should expect a range of 30 to 40 miles..

Vogelbilt have a prototype running and are in the process of building a second. 

They indicate on their web site that they are willing to build custom prototypes for sale but are waiting for funding before moving to production.  There is no indication of how much one of these prototypes would cost but I would expect the price to be around $20,000. 

There is a great write-up of the Electric Hog in V is for Voltage 

Evolve Motor Works

Evolve Motor Works is has build a prototype front wheel drive recumbant three wheel motorbike called the Eilean/G2 that has a top speed of over 45mph. It is designed to lean in curves ("a leaner") which gives it exceptional stability for a three wheel design.  The bike is powered by a LiIon battery pack but they are also testing with other battery configurations including a 72 volt PbA pack that they expect will provide a range of about 45 miles at a constant 25mph on a level road.  

For more information contact EMW

L/E Autoworks

L/E Autoworks are currently building a prototype of a NEV that they call the LaVie.  This NEV was displayed at the 2006 Santa Monica Alernative Fuel Vehicle Expo but was little more than a fiberglass shell.  The L/E autoworks talks about a plug in hybrid with a top speed of 40mph but it looks like they have altered their focus to produce a NEV instead.

Their plan is to produce a luxury NEV that can be used by the family and will have such things as Air Conditioning, back-up cameras and keyless operation.

OXYGEN LEPTON SCOOTER

The Lepton Scooter is build by the Italian company Oxygen Sp.  It is a full sized motor scooter and it is currently on sale here in the USA as well as at dealerships in Europe.

Top Speed 25 mph

Powered by 4 12V Lead Acid batteries for a maximum range of 20 miles (expect closer to 15)  Oxygen has also started using Evercel NiZn batteries for improved range and longer battery life.

110 V charger

Weight 233 Lbs

SkooterCommuter  offers the Oxygen lepton.

Call to schedule a test drive at 301-657-3050 Or visit their showroom located at::

4963 Elm St. Suite 103

Bethesda MD, 20814

They are available at Green Light Transport in Ann Arbor, MI. The last report I had said they have two Ni-Zn Oxygens in stock. call (734)-668-1644

Read Charles H. Blow's  review of the Lepton.  

There is also a  review of the Lepton at Bestsuff.com

 EVT

NEWS - 9/23/2006 - The 2007 EVT has a brushless motor solving one of the few issues with this scooter

EVT is a manufacturer of electric scooters based in Taiwan.  They recently concluded an exclusive distribution agreement  with Bravo Electric Vehicles to distribute their line of electric scooters in the USA.

Electric Vehicle Technologies is taking the basic scooters shipped from Taiwan and upgrading them to meet DOT specifications.  

The 4000e seats two people.  Its four sealed PbA battery gives a range of up to 25 miles and a top speed of 30mph. 

Check out my test ride of the 4000e

The 168 seats one person.  It uses four sealed lead acid batteries to give it a Range of up to 25 Miles and a  top speed of 30 mph.    

Check out my test ride of the 168

The EVT Tricycle is now available in Europe and Taiwan.  The Class V trike is driven by hub motors in the two rear wheels and has a top speed of 45kph (30mph).  It has a 48V PbA battery system but I don't have an indication of range.

In addition they are developing a new scooter called the T-Rex which should be available some time in 2004.  The T-REX is being designed in-house by evtworld.  It will have a top speed of 45mph, artificially limited to give extended range.  They are also designing an electric ATV that will be targeted at local government applications such as parking enforcement.

Electric Vehicle Technologies is in the process of setting up a dealer network.

In Amityville, NY find them at Motorworks Clean Vehicles, Inc. 111 Sunrise Highway, Amityville, NY 11701

    Phone (631) 608-4380 or (866) 527-2669

In addition, Electric Vehicle Technologies has just shipped a batch of scooters to be used as part of the Bike Station program.

In Canada check out EVT Canada based in Vancouver, BC

In France they can be found at H2Rent in Grenoble 

Now available in France at EV Showroom

EVT Gmbh is the sole distributor of the EVT products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

For more international Distributes check out the EVT Taiwan Distributors page.

For more information read the EVT 4000e review by Jennifer Corliss  

SWAP

SWAP Electric Scooter from Taiwan

I don't have too much info on these scooters but the general talk is that they are excellent.

4 Sealed PbA Batteries give it a top Speed 50mph and a quoted range of 25 Miles but expect about 15 miles of range in real world riding.  The version of this scooter that is imported into the UK is limited to a top speed of 30 miles per hour so that it can be classified as a moped.  If Swap scooters are imported into the US they will probably also have the same 30mph top speed.  There is also an optional NiMH pack. for added range.

They have both PbA and NiMH battery options

The on-board charger accepts both 110 and 220 Volts.

Available at ebikecentral

Also at Bikes and batteries 

Electric Motorsport

Electric Motorsport Sells a street legal Grand Prix style electric motorbike called the GPR-S.  The motorbike offers a 48V Lead Acid version for $6, 800 Power is transferred to the rear wheel by chain drive.  Top speed can customized at between 45 and 65 mph depending on controller programming and final gearing.  Range at 52 mph on flat ground should be around 20 miles.  There is also an economy mode setting which reduces speed to half and should extend range considerably when running around town.  Stopping is achieved using dual hydraulic disk brakes.  The GPR-S seats two.

For 2010 they have upgraded the system to use Hi-Power Lithium batteries which increase the top speed to 60-70 miles per hour (customizable) while increasing the range to around 35 miles.  The Lithium powered version has an MSRP of $8500

They also offer two electric scooters, the Native Z1.5 and the Native Z6.

The Native Z1.5 is a two seat scooter with a 1500 watt brushless hub motor driven by a 60V Lead acid battery pack that gives the scooter a top speed of 30mph and a range that is quoted at 40 miles but expect about 25 miles in real world riding.  The scooter features disk brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear.  MSRP is $2500

The Native Z6 has the same body design as the Native Z1.5 but has been upgraded with a 6KW Etek style motor and a Lithium battery pack giving the scooter a top speed of 60mph and good hill climbing ability.  Maximum range on this scooter is also quoted at 40 miles with 30 miles being more likely in real world riding.  To improve stopping the Native Z6 is fitted with hydraulic disk brakes on both front and rear wheels.  This scooter has an MSRP of $4999

To purchase an Electric GPR see their Sales page or check them out at Thunderstruck Motors

In Los Angeles, CA you can find then at Hollywood Electrics

In San Carlos, CA they can be bought from Electric Green Showroom

In Chandler, AZ you can find them at Plug In Motor Sports  

They can also be found at MC Electric which has locations in Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and Vancouver, WA

In Austalia they are distributed by Erider based in Melbourne Australia

Vebco

Vebco, based in British Columbia, Canada,  is developing the silencio a line of electric scooters, NEVs and electric buses that they plan to sell over the web.  They have three full sized electric scooters, the 800 W Urbano , the 1000W Venice and the 1500W Roma.  According to their web site, their NEVs have a top speed of only 20 to 27 kph (13 - 17 mph) which is too slow for use on city streets but would work in campus settings.  Their three electric sightseeing buses have a capacity of 8, 11, and 14 passangers and top speeds in the 35-45 kph (22 - 28) mph.  

For more information contact them at:

Vebco International
2532 Kingsway Ave.
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1T6
Tel: 604.944.5990
Fax: 604.944.5965
or email