Share

Honda to debut battery cabrio

TOKYO, Japan – Honda will showcase its EV-STER electric concept car at the at the 42nd Tokyo auto show 2011.

The EV-STER, an electric rear-wheel-drive two-seater convertible sports car, will hopefully attract a larger following in the green-freindly car market. Carbon materials and its light-weight construction allows the electric car to achieve a claimed driving range of 160km.

The EV-Ster's 58kW lithium-ion battery is capable of rocketing the carbriolet from 0-100km/h in five seconds with a top speed of 160km/h.

Recharge time is rated at three hours (200V) and six hours (100v).

Key specifications of the Honda EV-STER:

Vehicle length - 3570mm
Vehicle width -  1500mm
Vehicle height - 1100mm
Wheelbase - 2325mm
Maximum speed - 160km/h
Acceleration - (0-60km/h) 5.0 sec
Maximum range - Approximately 160km (JC08 mode)
Battery - 10kWh lithium-ion battery
Maximum battery output - 58kW
Charging time - 200V: under 3 hours, 100V: under 6 hours
We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE