Daihatsu EV1

Not to be confused with General Motors EV1.

Daihatsu EV1
Overview
Manufacturer	Daihatsu
Production	1973
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car
Body style	2-door hatchback
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	2×5.6 kW (7.5 hp; 7.6 PS)
Battery	21.1 kWh
Range	100–175 km (62–109 mi)
Dimensions
Length	3,165 mm (124.6 in)
Width	1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Height	1,315 mm (51.8 in)
Curb weight	1,132 kg (2,496 lb)

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.[1]

Specifications

The EV1 uses two 5.6 kW (7.5 hp; 7.6 PS) electric motors, which is rear-mounted and driving the rear axle, and powered by a 21.1 kWh battery which are contained in a removable tray for easier charging. The combined power output is up to 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).[2]

References

1. Kießler, Bernd-Wilfried (1992), Daihatsu Automobile: Erfahrung für die Zukunft (in German), Südwest, p. 78, ISBN 9783517012254
2. Sacket, Sheldon R. (1979), The Complete Book of Electric Vehicles, Domus Books, p. 103