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Propulsion/Electronics
Configuration: Transverse-mounted, front-wheel drive
Motor Type: Three-phase, alternating current (AC) induction, electric
Power Rating: 102 kilowatts (137 horsepower) @ 7,000 rpm
Motor Torque: 150 Nm (110 lb-ft) @ 0-7,000 rpm
Transaxle Type: Single-speed with dual reduction gears
Drive Ratio: 10:946:1
Power Management System: Insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power inverter
Battery Packs:
Standard: 26 valve-regulated high-capacity lead-acid modules
Optional: 26 valve-regulated nickel-metal hydride modules
1 underhood accessory module
Rated Maximum Battery Pack Storage Capacity:
Standard: High-capacity lead-acid battery pack -
18.7 kW hours/60 amp hours (312 volts)
Optional: Nickel-metal hydride battery pack -
26.4 kW hours/77 amp hours (343 volts)
Battery Pack Weight:
Standard: High-capacity lead-acid battery pack - 1310 pounds
Optional: Nickel-metal hydride battery pack - 1147 pounds
Chargers and Charge Port: Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Battery Pack, Charging System and Vehicle: Classified by Underwriters Laboratories for indoor charging (see complete marking on product)
Body/Chassis
2-passenger coupe
Body Type: Aluminum alloy structure joined with welds, rivets and structural adhesive
Dent/Corrosion-Resistant Composite Exterior Panels: Hood, doors, roof and trunklid (Sheet Molding Compound [SMC]); front fenders, rear quarter panels, rocker panels, rear-wheel skirts, aerodynamic bellypan (Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding [RRIM] polyurethane)
Body panels are 100% recyclable and very lightweight
Suspension
Front Suspension: Aluminum short/long arm with coil spring over shock absorber with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: Multi-link aluminum beam with Panhard rod;
enhanced rear suspension geometry for 1999
Steering
Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic, power rack-and-pinion (speed-sensitive, variable-effort)
Steering Ratio: 16.5:1
Turning Diameter: 32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Steering Wheel Turns: 3.0 (lock-to-lock)
Braking System
Braking System: Electro-hydraulic, power-assisted front and electric rear with blended regenerative and anti-lock features.
-Front: 9.65 in. (245 mm) solid discs with aluminum calipers
-Rear: 8.9 in. (225 mm) metal-matrix composite drums with electric actuation
Parking Brake: Electric actuation with gear selector, or push button
Wheels
Wheels: 14-in. aluminum alloy
Tires: P175/65R14 Michelin® Proxima; all-season radial with self-sealing, puncture-resistant feature
Safety Features
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Traction control
Check tire pressure system
Air bags* and three-point shoulder/lap seatbelts
Projector lowbeam/reflector optic highbeam headlights
Daytime running lamps (DRL)
Electronic keypad entry/vehicle activation system with programmable personal identification number
Electric windshield defogger/deicer
Electric rear window defogger with automatic shutoff
*A special note about children and airbags: Never
carry an infant in an EV1. If a forward-facing
child restraint is suitable for your child, move the passenger seat as far back as it
will go. See the owner's manual for more safety information.
Comfort/Convenience Features
Power windows, door locks and dual outside mirrors
Cruise control with downgrade and upgrade speed regulation
Premium AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD player, four speakers and digital clock
Computer-controlled "heat pump" climate control system with preconditioning feature and CFC-free air conditioning refrigerant; new electric heater
Center-mounted vacuum fluorescent instrumentation
Interior courtesy lights with delayed shutoff feature
Solar reflective/absorptive glass
Intermittent windshield wipers with washer system
Remote hood and trunklid releases
Four-way adjustable bucket seats with lightweight alloy frames
Carpeted floor mats
Carpeted cargo area with cargo net
Performance
0-60 mph acceleration in less than 9 seconds
Electronically regulated top speed of 80 mph (129 km/h)
0.19 aerodynamic drag coefficient (25% lower than any other production car)
Estimated Range*:
Standard: High-capacity lead-acid battery pack - 55 to 95 miles
per charge*
Optional: Nickel-metal hydride battery pack - 75 to 130 miles
per charge*
Estimated Energy Consumption Information (kW/hr per
100 miles):
Standard: High-capacity lead-acid battery pack - 26 city/26
highway
Optional: Nickel-metal hydride battery pack - 34 city/30
highway
Estimated Time from Zero to Complete State of Charge at 70 degrees with normal humidity:
Standard: High-capacity lead-acid battery pack - 5.5 to
6 hours using the 220-volt (6.6kW) charger;
22 to 24 hours using the 110-volt (1.2kW)
convenience charger
Optional: Nickel-metal hydride battery pack - 6 to 8 hours
using the 220-volt (6.6kW) charger
60-0 mph braking distance of 160 feet (49 m)
*Actual mileage and range will vary as a result of
driving style, terrain, temperature and accessory usage, particularly as affected by
ambient temperature and the use of heating and air conditioning.
Copyright 2001 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
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