Peugeot confirms launch of new electric vehicle in 2010
Peugeot i0n
Peugeot is introducing a new car called the i0n ” zero- emissions” electric vehicle. This new car has been developed in conjunction with Mitsubishi Motor Company (MMC).
The i0n will have a range of 80 miles due to the use of lithium-ion batteries and will have four doors and four seats making it ideal for busy congested city centres. Top speed is 80mph and the car develops 64bhp.
The batteries can be re-charged in only six hours using a conventional mains power or recharged to 80% within thirty minutes, using the fast charging system. Peugeot will be showing the car at the Frankfurt Motor Show.