Giannis
Staff member
Volkswagen chose their Annual Press and Investors Conference, hosted today at Wolfsburg, to debut the brand's first all-electric production vehicle, the e-Up!. Set to have its premier in Public in IAA in September, the four-sitter e-Up! has a driving range of 150km while it operates with nearly zero noise.
The e-up! is powered by an electric motor with 60 kW / 82 PS peak power, that provides a continuous power of 40 kW / 55 PS and a maximum torque of 210 Nm. From standstill, the first 100 km/h come within 14 seconds, while the e-Up! can accelerate up to its top speed of 135 km/h. The integrated in the underfloor area lithium-ion battery has a total energy storage capacity of 18.7 Kilowatt-hours (kWh) and can be recharged to 80 per cent of its energy storage capacity within 30 minutes. The total weight is 1,185 kg.
An interesting feature is the optional Combined Charging System (CCS), a standardised system by Volkswagen and other carmakers, which supports both DC and AC charging, so that drivers can easily charge their cars at most charging stations – regardless of the power sources or charging rates that they offer. Finally, the e-Up! is visually differentiated from it's internal combustion brother with the curved layout of the LED daytime running lights in the front bumper and the aerodynamic optimization of the front end and the underbody.
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Source: [Volkswagen]
Press Release
Wolfsburg, 14 March 2013 - Volkswagen is writing a new chapter in mobility in presenting its first fully electric production vehicle: the new e-up!. The four-seat car – which operates with nearly zero noise – is being shown at today’s Annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg. The new e-up! impresses with its driving range of 150 km and excellent everyday practicality.
Innovations that fascinate: the e-up! offers entry to a new pioneering vehicle concept with an electric drive and four seats. A car for daily use in the city but it is also ideal for commuters or as an innovative second car. It can handle distances of up to 150 km effortlessly. Afterwards, the e-up! can be recharged to as much as 80 per cent of its energy storage capacity within 30 minutes.
With nearly zero noise, the e-up! is powered by an electric motor with 60 kW / 82 PS peak power – without any disturbing gearshift interruptions or powertrain noise. Its continuous power is 40 kW / 55 PS. Its maximum torque of 210 Newton meters is available immediately with the first revolution. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h within 14 seconds and reaches a top speed of 135 km/h. The lithium-ion battery integrated in the underfloor area has a total energy storage capacity of 18.7 Kilowatt-hours (kWh); this means that the car can cover up to 150 km (per NEDC) on a single charge thanks to its low vehicle weight of 1,185 kg.
The port for charging the battery in the e-up! is hidden behind the “fuel door”. As an option, the Combined Charging System (CCS) is used, which has been standardised by Volkswagen and other carmakers. It supports both DC and AC charging, so that drivers can easily charge their cars at most charging stations – regardless of the power sources or charging rates that they offer.
The styling of the e-up! is subtle and expresses high quality. One distinctive exterior feature is the curved layout of the LED daytime running lights in the front bumper. In addition, the front end, sills and underbody have been aerodynamically optimised.
The e-up! can be made out at first glance by its machine-polished 15-inch alloy wheels, Volkswagen emblems with blue backgrounds and an e-up! logo at the rear.
The vehicle’s interior features e-up! light-grey seat covers with blue top-stitched seams. Special leather and chrome accents have been used to convey a puristic impression that matches the vehicle concept of a full-fledged urban electric car.
In autumn, the e-up! will celebrate its fair premiere at the International Autoshow in Frankfurt and can be ordered subsequently.
