Dodge shows Circuit EV electric sports car concept

January 12, 2009

Volvo S60 concept. Click image to enlarge

Detroit, Michigan - Chrysler showed a racy-looking electric sports car, the Dodge Circuit EV at the North American International Auto Show.

“The exterior styling of the Dodge Circuit EV mates bold Dodge styling to the no-compromise performance attributes of an all-electric performance sports car,” said Ralph Gilles, Vice President – Design, Chrysler LLC. “The Dodge Circuit EV offers an extremely fun-to-drive, expressive sports car without fuel consumption and with virtually no impact on the environment.”

Propelled by a completely electric drivetrain, the Dodge Circuit EV does 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds, the quarter mile in 13 seconds, and has a top speed of more than 120 mph (193 km/h).

The powertrain components include a 200 kW (268 horsepower) electric motor to drive the wheels, an advanced lithium-ion battery system to power the electric-drive motor, and a controller that manages energy flow. Chrysler says it has a driving range of 150 to 200 miles between charges – 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. The recharge time can be cut in half by using a typical 220-volt household appliance power outlet.

Chrysler says the Dodge Circuit EV delivers all of the convenience features of a performance sports car, including premium sound system, power windows and door locks, air conditioning, and cruise control.

Review by Grant

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Greg

Dodge shows Circuit EV electric sports car concept

January 12, 2009

AVAILABLE LISTINGS

By The Same Author

More recent articles