Skoda planning an electric car based on Vw E-Up Concept
By Andrew C., 26 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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Skoda has several projects it is considering in order for Volkswagen to be the number one manufacturer by 2018. One of the projects that has gotten many people excited is an electric model that might be released in a few years, according to Autocar. If Skoda does get the go signal to start working on this EV, it is likely to be based on the E-Up Concept model that was displayed by Volkswagen at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept is equipped with an electric unit and a 18 kWh lithium-ion battery.
The E-Up measures 3.19 meters (length) x 1.64 meters (width) x 1.47 meters (height) and has a wheelbase of 2.19 meters. The E-Up's 3+1 seater's powertrain develops 60 kW/80 hp (continuous power of 40 kW) and 210 Nm of torque. This means the electric concept can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds or reach 50 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Klaus Bischoff, Chief Designer of Volkswagen Brand, had said that the E-Up! has a reduced, very clear and yet highly emotional design. That means that it really isn´t much different from its stylistic siblings of the New Small Family, the Roadster BlueSport and the new Polo.
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