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1973 Daihatsu EV1 Concept

The Daihatsu EV1 was a concept car designed by Daihatsu as an electric test vehicle and first unveiled at the 1973 Tokyo Motor Show. Only one unit was built. The EV1 uses two 5.6 kW (7.5 hp; 7.6 PS) electric motors, which are rear-mounted and driving the rear axle, and powered by a 21.1 kWh battery contained in a removable tray for easier charging. The combined power output is 11.2 kW (15.0 hp; 15.2 PS). It has a claimed 0–30 km/h (0–19 mph) acceleration time in 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 89 km/h (55 mph).


Engine & performance:

  • Position: one electric motor per each rear wheel

  • Type: 4-piece battery, 96V, 220Ah/5h

  • Power: 2 x 5.6kW

  • Drive: RWD

  • Top speed: 80 km/h

  • 0-100 km/h: 130-150 km

Source: wikipedia

Images: Daihatsu



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