The Motive Kestrel is a new electric vehicle unveiled at the Vancouver EV 2010 VE Conference and Trade Show. The Motive Kestrel EV is a 4 passenger electric car designed for city usage and for people who usually travel alone or with just another person. The Motive Kestrel EV features a unique location for the front wheels which gives it a very cab forward design. The open / shut line of the front doors on the Motive Kestrel EV is located right up into the wheel well, which offers more space for entering and exiting the car.
The exact technical details of the Motive Kestrel, the complete specs, pricing information and launch date will be announced later.
“We have received numerous requests for images of the Kestrel car, and now that the design has been officially released, we are more than happy to satisfy that request”, said Meagan McKeage, VP Operations at Motive.
VP Design, Darren McKeage states “To design a vehicle with presence I often look to how nature visually communicates a purpose in its purist form. For the Kestrel I wanted to create an image of athleticism and robustness to stand out against a sea of large sedans and SUV’s. I was influenced
by animals like grey hounds and sharks that have these barrel chests and narrow waists that communicate strength. I’ve captured that in the design through the wheel arches and upswept form in the rocker area. These features also accentuate the wheels helping create a planted stance.”
