Fiat CARe 500 electric car priced at $32k, battery leasing $150

Post date: Nov 27, 2010 9:14:04 AM

The CARe 500,

the electric car based on the much-loved, ultra-compact FIAT 500, will now be available at a starting price of €23,900 (USD 32,900). This price does not include batteries, which can be leased for €150 including a flat-rate fee for electricity. Alternatively, the CARe 500 is available with batteries at a starting price of €36,900 (USD 50,800).

CARe500 Range 120km speed 120km/h

The CARe 500, with a fully electric drive, has a range of 120 km and a maximum speed of 120 km/h. The ultra-modern electric car can be recharged in 6 to 8 hours using a normal 230 V power socket. A service network comprising approximately 650 branches ensure the mobility of these electric cars.

EVadapt Sweden builds eCar

The CARe 500, manufactured by the Swedish company EVadapt, is available immediately and quickly delivered.

Bloomberg: eCars Hybrids 9% 2020, 22% 2030

According to a recent report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 million and 4 million vehicle sales respectively).

source: ibtimes.com