BEV – ZEV
Posted by Rahmi Lale | Filed under Cars, Environmental, Life style
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) – Zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV)
Keen on owning one of these, if we can effort. The sales are scheduled to begin in Europe by the end of 2010. Given the specs, Nissan looks like a better choice.
| Nissan Leaf | Mitsubishi i MiEV | |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Max speed | 140km/h | 130km/h |
| Drive powertrain layout | Front motor, front drive | Rear motor, rear drive |
| Battery | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Electric motor | 80kW, 280Nm | 47kW, 180Nm |
| Battery capacity/power | 24kWh/Over 90kW | 16kWh |
| Cruising range | 160km | 130km |
| LengthxWidthxHeight | 4445x1770x1550mm | 3475x1475x1610mm |
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