The third electric car revealed today by Chrysler is the Dodge EV. The Dodge EV is a two-passenger, rear-wheel-drive sports car. although it's powered by an electric motor, the Dodge EV develops 268 hp and a respectable 650 Nm of torque. Combines with a low weight, these numbers mean the Dodge EV can get from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5.0 second and that can run the quarter mile in 13 seconds. It's top speed is 120 mph.
The Dodge EV has a range between 150 and 200 miles and requires 8 hours of charging from a 110-Volt outlet or 4 hours from a 220-Volt one.
The Dodge EV aims to be a performance sportscar that can be driven everyday without consuming fuel or emitting CO2.
Dodge Press release:
Dodge EV
The Dodge EV development Electric Vehicle is a two-passenger, rear-wheel-drive sports car that marries high performance with zero tailpipe emissions.
“The Dodge EV sets a new standard for what can be expected in electric-drive vehicles,” said Lou Rhodes, Vice President – Advance Vehicle Engineering, and President – ENVI. “The electric-vehicle technology enables a fun-to-drive performance sports car and helps redefine the vision of an environmentally responsible vehicle for the Dodge brand.”
The electric-drive system consists of three primary components: a 200 kW (268 horsepower) electric motor, an advanced lithium-ion battery and an integrated power controller.
The 200 kW electric-drive motor generates 650 Nm (480 lb.-ft.) of torque. The instant high torque of the electric-drive motor delivers outstanding performance, accelerating the Dodge EV to 60 mph in less than five seconds, with quarter-mile times of 13 seconds. The Dodge EV has a top speed of more than 120 mph.
Working with the latest advanced lithium-ion battery technology, the Dodge EV has a continuous driving range of 150 to 200 miles – more than triple the average daily commute of most consumers.
Recharging the vehicle is a simple one-step process: plugging into a standard 110-volt household outlet for eight hours. The recharge time can be cut in half to four hours by using a typical 220-volt household appliance power outlet.
The Dodge EV offers driving enthusiasts a performance sports car that can be driven to work every day – without consuming gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions.
