NICE Debuts All-Electric Fiat 500 at BIMS
Micro-Vett 500
By Brian Potter
July 24, 2008 1:00 AM
Filed Under: Concept Car, European, Green
Just after the all-electric Ze-O MPV, MyCar city car and SLE concept debuts at BIMS, NICE Car Company bangs us over the head with yet another electric vehicle (EV) proposal. This time its through NICE’s Italian partner, Micro-Vett, a leading EV conversion company.
Based on Fiat’s iconic small car, NICE is gauging public reaction to the first all-electric Fiat 500.
Described as a limited edition conversion, the 500 EV comes with a full FIAT warranty. Lithium ion batteries deliver a typical city driving range of 55 miles and top speed of 55mph. Prices to be confirmed in the near future.
Price: on application
On sale from: Now
Warranty: 2 years
Insurance group: 4
Origin: Italy
Maximum speed: 60 mph
Range: 70 miles
Charging time: 6-8 hours
Battery type: Lithium polymer - Kokam
Battery capacity: 22 kWh
Regenerative braking: Yes
Transmission: Manual 5-speed (auto optional)
Construction: Steel monocoque
Suspension front: Independent
Suspension rear: Independent
Weight (kerb): ca 1050 kg
Seats (number): 4
Standard equipment:
Radio/CD/MP2 player, Bluetooth and USB, air con, remote central locking, ABS with EBD, 15 ” alloy wheels, drivers airbag, drivers knee airbag, passenger and window airbags
Optional equipment:
ESP, auto climate control, electric sunroof, reverse parking sensors, 16” alloy wheels, metallic paint
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I just can't help using puns for these brands!
They did have a nice Jive blue Lounge model on display, as Fiat were not present at the show
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