The Monaco-based EV manufacturer, Venturi, has unveiled its latest creation at the 2010 Paris Motor Show – the Venturi America electric buggy.
Half sports car, half buggy, the Venturi America is both an electric sports car and an all-terrain leisure vehicle. It is called the America because the company has launched Venturi North America branch in Columbus, Ohio.
The Venturi America has borrowed its motor from the new Fetish, the VM300, which, with over 300 hp (+220 kW) and torque of 380 Nm.
The motor is powered by a new 54 kWh lithium ion polymer battery pack and Ventec-developed battery management system (BMS), which provides a range of up to 300 km at a stabilized speed of 90 km/h (190 miles at 56 mph stabilized). Thanks to its on-board charger, it can recharge using a standard electrical socket in 8 hours or at fast charge terminals in 3 hours.
The Venturi America has a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).
French electric carmaker says the car has the first chassis specifically designed to house a large volume of batteries, while the carbon monocoque provides exceptional protection for its occupants.[wzslider height=”400″ lightbox=”true”]
