Technical Specification Type:
1) How fast is it?
Max. speed: 40mph (Flat road & Gross Vehicle Weight)

2) How far can it travel?
70 miles (Flat road & Gross Vehicle Weight)

3) What is the highest slope it can climb?
20% gradient (Gross Vehicle Weight)

4) How long is the recharging time?
6-8 hours fully recharge, 3 hours for quick charge

5) What are the voltage and current for recharge?
220 – 240V, 16A, 50 Hz normal household electric supply

6) What is the power and torque of the motor?
5KW power and 65 Nm torque (subject to change)

7) Is the motor a Direct Current or Alternating Current type?
48V DC electric motor separately excited

8) What type of gearbox is it?
Single speed automatic gearbox with differential

9) How many gears?
Electronic controlled, 1 forward and 1 reverse

10) What kind of battery it is?
Lead AGM battery

11) Is either lithium or other high technology batteries available?
Yes, it is optional

12) How long is the life cycle of the battery?
Around 600 times recharge but depends on recharge frequency and habit.

13) How many batteries inside mycar?
4 units (12V each)

14) How high is the battery capacity and voltage?
12V with 200Ah per each battery

15) How to recharge the battery?
Just plug in the cable into normal household socket

16) How much is the maintenance cost when comparing with traditional vehicle?
Much cheaper than traditional vehicles as lubrication oil consumption and moving mechanical parts are far less than traditional vehicles.

17) What will be included in the general maintenance?
Brake pads, lubrication oil and other moving and wearing mechanical parts

18) How long does it need for maintenance in terms of mileage and time?
2,500 miles or half a year recommended by manufacturer.

19) How long will the warranty period cover?
2 years, subject to warranty conditions.

20) What kind of mechanical parts will be covered in warranty?
Non tear and wear mechanical parts, such as motor, gearbox, suspension, battery, battery controller and electric circuit. Mechanical problems are not caused by customer fault or driving behavior.

21) What is the unladen weight of it?
710 kg

22) What is the max. load of it?
200 kg including driver, passenger and luggage

23) What kind of brake it is using?
Automotive dual circuit hydraulic, 4-wheel 209 mm diameter discs brake with mechanical hand brake on rear axle.

24) Is regenerative brake available in mycar?
Yes

25) What is regenerative brake?
Electric motors can act as generators. During braking, the motor can transfer kinetic energy from the wheels to electric energy. The electric energy will be stored back to the battery and slow the vehicle.

26) Any other safety features?
Collapsible Steering Column, all 3-point safety seat belts, front energy absorbing structure and regenerative brake.

27) What is the material of body panel?
Reinforced fiber glass

28) What is the material of chassis?
High strength steel

29) What are the dimensions of mycar?
2.6m X 1.4m X 1.45m

30) Can I remove the batteries to recharge?
No, they are secured in the car and can only be removed by a qualified mechanic.

Homologation Type:
1) Any UK type approval or EU homologation?
Undergoing EU homologation and targeting to be finished in the 4th quarter of 2008

2) What is the classification of mycar?
Heavy Quadricycle

3) Can I drive it to anywhere?
Depends. It can only be driven inside the cities but not highway under EU and UK Quaricycle regulations.

General Type:
1) What is the selling price of mycar?
NICE Price

2) Where was it made?
Hong Kong and China

3) When will it go on sales in UK?
4th quarter of 2008

4) How many colors can I choose and what are they?
7 colors - Standard: Yellow, Sky blue, Red, Metallic Green and Silver
- Options: Pearl White, Metallic Orange, and any color the buyer would like

5) How many seats?
2

6) Is there any luggage compartments?
Yes, rear boot (86 liters volume).

7) Does mycar have 4 seats or other versions?
Not at this moment but coming.

8) Any other options that I can choose?
Color, seat material, steering wheel, audio, wheels, car mats, panoramic sunroof and many others

9) Does it come with Air Conditioning?
No Air-Con unit but has ventilation system to lower the energy consumption and to reward a longer driving range.

10) Is it the same as a golf car?
No, not the same. Golf car is not street legal, but mycar is road worthiness and street legal, also, it is well designed to protect the passengers.

11) How do I charge the vehicle if I dont have off-street parking at home?
You could use one of the Westminster or City car parks for a top up. It might also be possible to charge the car at work. Its cheap and simple to fit an external socket and a full charge will only take 8 hours.

12) What kind of incentives or benefits are there for driving an electric car in London?
Incentives from London City Gov. - Congestion Charge Exemption
Road Tax Exemption
Discounted or even Free Parking
1st year 100% corporation tax write-down for company
Running cost of mycar can be as low as 1.959 p/mile.
Benefits - lower maintenance and running cost

Other Questions:
• What is a hybrid propelled vehicle?
A hybrid propelled vehicle is a vehicle where part of the driving torque and power to the wheels is generated by one or more electric motors mix with petrol or diesel engine.

• What is an electric vehicle?
An electric vehicle is a vehicle where the driving torque and power to the wheels is generated exclusively by one or more electric motors. But the energy to drive the electric motor can be come from fuel cell, lithium or lead battery.

• What is a battery-electric vehicle?
A battery-electric vehicle is an electric vehicle where the electric energy to drive the motor(s) is stored in an on-board rechargeable battery.