First Vectrix in ScotlandVectrix controls up closeVectrix - Rear ViewCloes-up of the Vectrix motorVectrix Road Show at AberdeenArrival of my new Vectrix
OwnerGeorge Glaister
Owner's Other EVsQpod City Elec
EVT Trike
2005 Oxygen Cargo
Solar-assisted Mini Electric Dirt Bike
LocationEvanton, Scotland United Kingdom map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2007 Vectrix High Performance Electric Maxi Scooter
10 years in development but well worth the wait. However, nothing could have prepared me for the acceleration of this beautifully constructed machine. Its performance is quite simply BREATH-TAKING
Motor Brushless DC
radial air-gap motor
20 kW peak power at 3000 rpm
Max Torque = 65 Nm
DrivetrainIntegrated rear-wheel mounted planetary gear drive
Controller
DSP & IGBT based all-digital electronic control and motor drive system
Batteries0.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
(NiMH)
30 Ah, 3.7 kW-h
System Voltage125 Volts
Charger
On board
Top Speed62 MPH (99 KPH)
Restricted to 62 mph to maximize range
Could probably do 200 mph if unrestricted ... in my opinion!
Acceleration0-50 mph (80 km/h) - 6.8 seconds
Range68 Miles (109 Kilometers)
68 miles (110 km) @ 25 mph (40 km/h)
Simulated urban driving - 5 hours
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight462 Pounds (209 Kilograms)
TiresPirelli: GTS23 120/70-14 (Front) and
GTS24 140/60 13 (Rear)
Additional FeaturesFrame Lightweight aluminum frame
Warranty 24 months
Emissions Zero
After test riding this red Vectrix, at the All-Energy Exhibition at Aberdeen, I was SO impressed that I came straight home and ordered one. Should hopefully take delivery in early July 2007

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