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No electric vehicles are available from the major manufacturers.  The closest vehicles available today to consumers are limited production one-of-a-kind electric cars manufactured by several smaller companies.

Tesla Roadster
  • Type: 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor
  • Max net power: 248 hp (185 kW)
  • Max rpm: 13,500
  • Efficiency: 90% average, 80% at peak power
  • Type: lithium ion
  • Cells: Size 18650, 3.6V, 2.2Ah (nominal).
  • Arrangement: 6831 cells, size 18650, in 11 sheets. Each sheet contains 69 parallel strings and provides 32.4V (nominal). Each string contains 9 cells in series. 10 of the sheets provide traction power, the 11th layer provides accessory power.
  • Weight: about 990 lb (450 kg)
  • Full-charge time: 3½ hours
  • Estimated life: 100,000+ mi
  • Capacity: about 56 kWh

 

 Tango Micro-car
  • Width: 39 inches (~99 cm)
  • Length: 101 inches (~257 cm)
  • Weight: 3000+ lb (1360+ kg)
  • 0–60 mph (0–96 km/h): 4 seconds
  • ¼ mile (0.4 km): 12 seconds @ 120 mph (193 km/h)
  • Top speed: 150 mph (240 km/h)
  • Range: 60–80 miles (96–128 km) (Lead-acid batteries)
  • Batteries: 12 V * 19 Hawker Odyssey's or 25 Exide Orbital XCD's or Optima Yellow Tops. Will accommodate Ni-MH and/or Li-Ion batteries in the future.
  • Nominal Voltage: 228 V with 19 Hawkers (300 V with 25 batteries)
  • Charging: 50 A on-board charger with Avcon conductive coupling. 200 A off-board charger under development.
  • Motors: 2 Advanced DC Motors DC FB1-4001 9" [2], one driving each rear wheel with over 1,000 ft-lb of combined torque at low rpm. 8,000 rpm redline.

 

 

 

 

 

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