Electric car update (Part 1): Miles XS 500
News and rumors regarding electric cars have been increasing in these past few months, so I thought I'd do a little research on the most salient models that are being talked about.
Today we'll cover the Miles XS 500, until recently known as the "Javlon". The manufacturer, Miles Automotive, has been pretty hush-hush so far, but now that the launch date for their electric sedan approaches, they've been talking a bit about their plans.
- Launch date: Fall 2007 (estimated)
Price: $32,000- Top speed: 80 mph (128 km/h)
- Autonomy: 120 miles (192 kms) between charges
- Battery life: 100,000 miles (160,000 kms)
- Battery charge time: 8-10 hours.
- 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h): 4 seconds
- Chassis design: Pininfarina
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Technology partners:
Chinese-based Tianjin Qingyuan Electric Vehicle Co. and Lishen Battery
- Company HQ: California
- Founder: Miles Rubin
- CEO: Jeff Boyd
- Sales estimates: 18,000 cars in the first year, and 38,000 in the second
- Dealer network: Will be sold through a network of 180 dealers throughout the country. Several have already signed up in Colorado.
- Website: http://www.milesautomotive.com/
The latest news
Unfortunate recent events both in auto and consumer goods safety have stung Chinese quality, so it is important to note that the company says the XS 500 will meet all U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and EU standards. Tests in the U.S. are underway right now.
Curious fact
The XS 500 is said to be comparable to the Toyota Camry in features and price.
Insightful quote
As a flip side to its low autonomy and high charge time, CEO Jeff Boyd notes that:
"... most Americans commute only about 40 miles a day and that a lot of people have second cars they use only for commuting. We don't expect this to be most people's primary car."
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