Built by NICE, the same company that presented the all-new MyCar electric vehicle just yesterday, the Micro-Vett is powered by a lithium-polymer battery pack by Kokam, capable of storing 22kWh of electricity. That much power is enough to take the 500 to a 70mi (112km) range and a top speed of 60mph (96km/h). Recharging takes just 6-8 hours.
The car uses a five-speed manual gearbox, unlike the automatics or continuously variable transmission found on many electric cars, to enhance efficiency and keep weight down. Standard equipment includes a MP3-capable CD player, Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning, ABS and 15" alloy wheels. A full complement of airbags keeps the passengers safe in the event of an accident.
Upgrades for the car include reverse parking sensors, climate control, sunroof, 16" alloys and metallic paint. Pricing hasn't been announced.
Reader Comments
Wed Jul 23 2008 4:45 AM
Dandan says
nice car...
Wed Jul 23 2008 5:42 AM
raptor says
Finally a small city electric car that doesn't look like a golf cart. Manual transmission? Kinda hard to imagine, but it could be cool.
Wed Jul 23 2008 9:55 AM
Sorin says
Nice little car. It may be everyone car, but it seems to me more like a girl car.
Wed Jul 23 2008 7:26 PM
Chris says
thats just cause the fiat 500 is a girly looking car.
that being said.,. 5 speed manual in an electric car? FINALLY some one's listening to me. I'd buy this tomorrow... even inspite of the girly factor.
Wed Sep 10 2008 2:55 PM
Jack Donelan says
Cool,but howsabout a roadster too.Maybe with a Harley V-Twin for power ????????
Really like the direction it's taking,just wish they'd go a little further.Fiat is definitely tracking properly.Lets get smaller,wider,lower,lighter,and more "Hydro-Dynamic",way more speed oriented that aero-dynamic.Look at fish for lines.Thanks for pushing my imagination buttons.Jack
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