SMART EV now available in Switzerland
The electric version of the tiny SMART is now available to residents of Switzerland through the MES-DEA, manufacturer of the Zebra battery. At least, that's what the PDF that AutoblogGreen reader Davide Rivola sent to us says. The SMART EV will cost you $27,700 or $21,900 (depending on something, I can't quite comprehend all the Swiss on the sheet. UPDATE: See Davide's comments - below - for the explanation) plus about $160 each month for the battery rental. The SMART EV will not be available in the UK until November.Related:
[Source: AutoblogGreen reader Davide Rivola]
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cecilia 11:14AM (3/14/2008)
The Zenn is actually a conversion of the European made Microcar brand. A Canadian company took the initiative to convert and already existing microcar to have an ELECTRIC DRIVE TRAIN. This is a new phenomenon in Europe and more and more of the 6-7 microcar manufacturers are expected to follow suit.
In Europe now, March 2007 is being introduced now also a completely new car, developed by spaniards and manufactured in ASIA. It is called LUX 200 and is aimed at the light commercial market, namely city centre couriers and also the governmental institutions with street cleaning contracts etc. The website is under construction, but you can see some details of the car www.dilixi.com
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Davide Rivola 12:28PM (9/04/2006)
Hello,
there are two pricing:
+ $27,700 for a smart EV including the battery
+ $21,900 for a smart EV ($18,200) and part of the battery ($3700)
With the second option you have to pay an additional $160 each month for the rental. It's complicated but it's a way to lower the introduction price. And you're not stuck if the battery is dead, it'll be replaced by MES-DEA.
This offer is related to a swiss low emission project in the italian speaking part (Ticino). More info on: http://www.infovel.ch/01_vel/02_vel2/
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Chad Ballantyne 3:13PM (7/20/2007)
Have you seen the ZENN!
www.zenncars.com
Larger than the Smart car - cheaper and all electric
Made in Canada (Although not available yet due to outdated low speed vehicle laws) a low speed vehicle for now - but soon to release a highway equivalent. Sweet ride!
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