eBay Find of the Day: three low-speed electric cars for $13,500
How much is too much for a neighborhood electric vehicle? If you're talking about a somewhat unknown NEV that looks like a smart fortwo, can go about 60 miles per charge at a speed of 28 mph and are currently located in Alberta, Canada, $4,500 is too much. That's the lesson we take away from an eBay auction that ends tomorrow and has, well, zero bids. Zilch. The cars are being sold as a lot for $13,500, and we understand why there is little interest. These are unlicensed, slow-charge lead-acid battery vehicles that don't have warranties. Would you pay for that? Still, for a dealer who knows how to legally acquire and then sell NEVs, this three-for-one deal could be a good way to get some inventory on the lot. If you've got a mechanic with the ability to add in some li-ion packs, consider these some cheap glider bodies. Plus, they've got CD players. Thanks to Joshua A. for the tip!
[Source: eBay]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tohe 8:44PM (10/11/2009)
Green =! Stupid
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Murc 12:31AM (10/12/2009)
thats $4500 apiece for enclosed golf carts...rip off!
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Hans Wurst 12:47AM (10/12/2009)
Come on, it's not really that hard to link to the web sites you are referring to...
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GoodCheer 9:37AM (10/12/2009)
Come on, it's not really that hard to find the link in that post...
Hans Wurst 6:18PM (10/12/2009)
I see it now.
Was it there at the time of my comment already? :)
Mark Kiernan 9:34AM (10/12/2009)
Who in their right mind would pay 13500 for something that can't out run a bicycle? If i had that money lying around I would buy an Enertia.
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Phil L. 9:40AM (10/12/2009)
NEVs have their uses - but all of the NEV makers have discovered it's a really tough to market these vehicles in the US.
I wasn't aware of Canadian low-speed vehicle registration problems. Are the any ABG'ers who can comment on this topic?
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Maluk 3:15PM (10/13/2009)
I don't know about licensing, but I do know that NEVs are only allowed in some municipalities. In Greater Victoria you can drive one in Oak Bay, but there are by-laws that prevent you from diving them in the city center.
Living here I really don't see what the problem is, there are a lot of people around here who drive 40 km/h or slower in the downtown area. If they are limited speed that's fine by me, makes them easier to pass on my motorcycle.