http://insideevs.com/video-first-drive-of-2013-smart-fortwo-electric-drive/ Video: First Drive of 2013 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive [6/24/2013] by ElectricCarsTV
[video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKF0M3EcOhA 2013 smart fortwo electric, first drive in Miami Javier Mota Jun 9, 2013 2013 smart fortwo electric, first drive in Miami during the funtestdrive tour. images http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/smart.jpg Fortwo ED Cabriolet http://insideevs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smart-fortwo-electric-drive.jpg I’m Only $25,000 ] With the launch of the third-generation Smart Fortwo Electric Drive in the US now successfully underway, we thought potential buyers (or lessees) out there would want to know what to expect of Smart’s first mass-produced and soon-to-be available nationwide electric vehicle. This is not one of those so-called compliance vehicles (read our interview with Smart USA boss Mark Webster for proof of that). What it is though is the cheapest electric vehicle available in the US, the only one offered in convertible version (cabriolet as Smart calls it) and the US’ only EV offered in a way that you can lease the battery pack separately of the vehicle. There’s a lot of uniqueness here, that’s for sure. But if it’s not a joy to drive, then why should we care? Yes, it is the cheapest EV in the States and that’s a bonus, but if cheap equates to bad, then we certainly wouldn’t be interested in owning one. However, here cheap only relates to its price tag, as the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive can hold its own against any other EV in its segment. Check out the video review above to find out how the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive gets on down the road. Keep in mind that the specs listed below are what you get if you purchase or lease one of these urban electric delights, which start at only $119 per month (plus $80 to rent the battery). EPA range rating of 68 miles, with the car getting 76 miles in the city and 59 on the highway MPGe: 122 city, 93 hwy and 107 combined 17.6 kWh lithium battery made by Deutsche ACCUmotive 55kW (74 hp) electric motors that puts out 130 Nm (96 lb-ft of torque) top speed: 78 mph 0 – 62 mph in 11.5 seconds 100% charge (240V) in 6 hours 80% charge (240V) from 20% to 100% in 4.5 hours, 20% to 80% in 3.5 hours length – 106.1 inches (8.8 feet), width – 61.4 inches, (5.1 feet), height – 60.7 inches (5.1 feet) US Curb Weight: 2,094 lbs (coupe) 2138 lbs (cabrio) [© 2013 Inside EVs] For all EVLN posts use: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=evln&sort=date Here are today's archive-only EV posts: EVLN: Car and Driver reviews 2013 Fiat 500E EV EVLN: Millen 4th in Pikes Peak Electric Class EVLN: Why Tesla Is Making Auto Dealers Nervous (video) EVLN: We drive Renault's new electric hatch, Zoe + EVLN: Nismo 'Chip' Your Leaf EV For Better Performance {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-First-Drive-of-2013-Smart-Fortwo-Electric-Drive-gen3-video-tp4664020.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
