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The Dodge EV concept car, also called Dodge Circuit EV sports car, was a two-passenger, rear-wheel-drive, all-electric sports car shown to the public at the 2009 North American International Auto Show by Dodge.[1]
| Dodge EV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-motor, rear-wheel drive |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 200 kW (270 hp) AC induction motor |
| Transmission | Single speed BorgWarner fixed gear |
| Battery | lithium-ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,330 mm (91.7 in) |
| Length | 3,900 mm (153.5 in) |
| Width | 1,714 mm (67.5 in) |
| Height | 1,150 mm (45.3 in) |
The car was based on the Lotus Europa S, and combined a lithium-ion battery pack with a 200 kW (270 hp) electric motor, capable of 480 lb⋅ft (651 N⋅m) of torque.[2]
Dodge claimed that the Dodge EV had a driving range of 150–200 miles (240–320 km), approaching the range and performance of the all-electric Tesla Roadster, which is built on the same chassis. According to Dodge, the Dodge EV could be recharged in eight hours using a standard 120 V outlet, or in only four hours using a 240 V outlet, the type commonly used for electric ovens and dryers.[2]
Dodge unveiled the working prototypes of this all-electric vehicle and announced plans to bring it to market in the United States by 2010.[3] But in May 2009 Autocar claimed the project was cancelled[4] and in November Fiat SpA disbanded Chrysler's ENVI electric car division and dropped its models from future product plans.[5]
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