Vectrix

Owner	Roger Layola
Owner's Other EVs	Vitus FXcarbon-1 1988 Puch Condor III
Location	Barcelona, Catalunya Spain map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2007 Vectrix VX1 In my opinion, Vectrix was the first electric maxi-scooter to offer all the benefits of a traditional gasoline-powered scooter but without everything I hate from them: the noise, pollution, vibrations, and expensive cost to run.
Motor	Brushless DC integrated radial air-gap motor on rear-wheel with mounted planetary gear drive 22,3 kW peak power at 3000 rpm, 14 kw nominal max current 275 Amps Max Torque 65 Nm
Controller	DSP & IGBT based all-digital electronic control and motor drive system
Batteries	30, 125.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride Recharge Time 2 hours (80% charge) Battery Discharge Cycles 1,700 (80% charge) Estimated Battery Life 10 years or 50,000 miles / 80,000 km
System Voltage	125 Volts
Charger	1.5kW on-board battery charger Recharge Requirements 110V-220V (50/60Hz)
Instrumentation	LCD display speed, odometer, battery charge,, estimated range, and system status
Top Speed	68 MPH (109 KPH) top speed limited to 110Km/h
Acceleration	0-80 km/h in 6.8 sec.
Range	40 Miles (64 Kilometers) Simulated urban driving - 3 hours
Seating Capacity	two adults
Curb Weight	436 Pounds (198 Kilograms)
Tires	Pirelli: GTS23 120/70-14 (Front) and GTRS23 140/60 13 (Rear)
Conversion Time	many months saving money
Conversion Cost	9200 euros
Additional Features	Braking = Patented multi-function throttle (DAaRT) provides regenerative braking and slow-speed reverse Front and rear Brembo disc brakes Frame Lightweight aluminum frame Warranty 48 months
After 3 years looking after an electric motorcycle with a nice performance, I finally get across with this beauty... Pictures shown are form the final preproduction prototype. Vectrix will be avaiable for general public in May 2007. Update 2013: My vectrix is now 6 years old. It has 49200km, and it is still performing fine. However the NIMH battery retains only 22 Ah of the original 31 Ah, I'm planning a battery upgrade to lithium.

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