Citroen C-Zero EV due for UK launch late 2010
November 11, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Citroen will release its C-Zero electric vehicle (EV), a car co-developed with Mitsubishi, to the UK market from the end of 2010.
Claiming zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise, the C-Zero is a 100 per cent electric vehicle charged overnight from any domestic power supply.
Citroen claim its new city car will make urban mobility easier – thanks to its compact dimensions, rapid charge and generous range for day-to-day car journeys.
The C-Zero is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 47kW from 3,000 to 6,000rpm. Maximum torque of 180Nm is available from 0 to 2,000rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a single-speed reduction gear.
The motor draws its power from a latest-generation 330-volt lithium-ion battery pack comprising 88 50Ah cells (for onboard energy of 16kWh), mounted in the centre of the vehicle. Lithium-ion technology keeps battery weight down compared with conventional technology, while offering equivalent performance. It is also resistant to partial re-charges, which have no impact on battery longevity.
A full charge takes six hours, while an 80 per cent charge is possible in just 30 minutes (when using an external station with a single-phase current of 125A at 400V).
On a full charge the C-Zero can cover up to 130km (range). Top speed is 130km/h while 0-100km/h acceleration is a leisurely 15.0 seconds.
The four-seat C-Zero rides on a 2550mm wheelbase, is 2480mm long and offers 166 litres of cargo space. It also boasts a 9 metre turning circle.
Standard features include power steering, ABS, traction control, ESC, power windows, six airbags and air conditioning.
Pricing will be announced closer to the launch date.
Tags: Citroen C-Zero
What? This is an i-MIEV with a citroen badge!
Thats Citroen’s definition of ‘co-developed’. “Mitsubishi, you do all the design and manufacture, and we’ll…ahhhh…..we’ll put a Citroen badge on the front”.
Hmmm Badge engineering. We know some popular aussie companies that do that. Don’t we..
Why didn’t they re-design it? It’s a terrible looking car and certainly not very French.
Its a very good example of badge engineering. Just filck your badge on without any input to the vehicle whasoever. Any idiot who says Holden do that with Daewoo is wrong, Holden have some input on every car they badge engineer.
… we want the Captivas is these colours and the Cruze in these colours, Epica in these …. oh dont bother, nobody wants ‘em.
Shak, enough of the promotional spin already. Holden’s input into it’s range of Badge engineered Daewoos is virtually nil, and amounts to little more than spring/shocker selection. Design? Nup.
C’mon Citroen, that’s not even funny. I suppose Peugeot will come with one too that has a massive grille and badge?
Hey guys check this link: (Peugeot iOn)
http://www.caradvice.com.au/40.....hi-i-miev/