Peugeot to Lease iOn Electric Car for €499/Month / $670 in France
Peugeot has released some details on its
iOn electric car, which is based on the
Mitsubishi i MiEV. In France, the
leasing price will be of €499 (about $643) for five years, and this
includes: the vehicle and its battery, a 5-year warranty covering the
battery and electric power train, servicing and maintenance for five
years or 50,000 km (31,000 miles), specific electric assistance, and
Peugeot Connect, Electric Driving (smartphone application) services and
access to the Mu by Peugeot mobility program.
"The iOn is a rear-wheel drive vehicle in which the electric motor
and single-ratio reduction gearbox are installed in front of the rear
suspension. With a maximum power of 47 kW.h (64 bhp) it has a maximum
torque of 180 Nm from 0 to 2000 rpm."
"Range per the European standard cycle is 150 km (93 miles)."
"The battery can be fully recharged in six hours using a single-phase
220 V household supply via a five metre cable fitted with a standard
socket and a special plug. A quick recharge by means of a special
recharging unit connected to a three phase 380 V electrical supply takes
fifteen minutes to provide 50% battery capacity and 30 minutes for 80%
capacity."
Peugeot says the iOn will be available at the end of this year, and if
you are in Europe and want to take a closer look, it will be at the
Paris Motor Show in early October.
