Opel has offered new details about the electric version of the Meriva EV, powered by an electric motor at 82 hp (60 kW), which can offer 215 Nm of torque. The car is equipped with a battery of 16 kWh, which offers a range distance of 64 km with a maximum speed of 130 km / h. Opel Meriva EV battery can be recharged from a standard wall outlet.
"Electric Meriva can become a full production car at the moment continues testing of all systems of the car" - the company says.
Opel Meriva EV is part of MeRegioMobil, which is focused on creating a car of the future.
Movement task Ampera'da tool, the power of lithium-ion batteries engine with an electric field line is 151 HP. 660 small 10 thousand (1600 mAh) of T cells formed approximately 180 kg weight block battery, storage capacity is 15 kWh. Ampera with full battery, 60 km along only can you get electricity. According to research daily driving distance of Opel customers is about 50 km. So this range for a daily use absolutely sufficient.
A small battery drain when the circuit enters internal combustion engines. "Range Extender" that serves as the engine to improve the range of the tool is used to move directly, only the battery is charging. Ampera case to be, and just go with electric motors and continuously plugged into outlet and need to be recharged. 60 km from the long journey to the circuit, with petrol or ethanol (E85) engine to improve the working range is engaged. Therefore, the Ampera not be a car with zero C02 emissions.
Estimate a four-door to the new car's performance figures may not be very difficult. For example, 0-100 km / h acceleration time of 9 seconds, the maximum speed of 160 km / s will be around. A while ago that the Opel Chairman Hans Demant, to reduce C02 emissions will be in the front row said. However, the claim that the issue Demant'ın price is not high: The first electric Opel slightly below the 40 thousand Euro to get a label market. On the other hand, is out on the market in 2011, competitors will also provide opportunities to do something can seem more exciting, and this makes the situation.
