Peugeot, the pioneer and 1st worldwide manufacturer of electric
vehicles will be launching the ion at the end of 2010. Its performance
and 130 km operating range is obtained in particular due to the use of
lithium-ion batteries, which will provide an efficient response to the
challenges of urban mobility and respect for the environment.
With the ion, which will be presented to the world for the 1st time at
the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot is incorporating the latest automotive
edition into its model range.
With the 106 produced between 1995 and 2003, Peugeot, the pioneer in
electric vehicles, remains to this day the manufacturer having sold the
most "zero-emissions" cars in the world.
Supported by this history, the Lion Brand intends to continue as a major
player in the new market of electric vehicles. Therefore, from the end
of 2010, Peugeot will be amongst the first to launch a new all-electric
vehicle in Europe: the iOn.
From launch, this electric vehicle developed in cooperation with
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation (MMC), is aimed at both retail and fleet
customers (authorities, local organisations and large companies, etc.)
due its specifications which are particularly suited for use in an urban
environment. Lithium-ion batteries rechargeable in six hours and 80%
recharged within thirty minutes.
The town will therefore be the favourite playground of the iOn. With
four doors and four seats, a length of 3.48 m and a turning circle of
4.50 m, this all-electric Peugeot vehicle will develop a maximum power
output of 47 kW (64 bhp) and a torque of 180 Nm, thus offering reliable
levels of performance (maximum speed of 130 km/h). Equipped with a
totally comfortable operating range (130 km standard European cycle),
the lithium-ion car batteries are rechargeable in six hours using a
conventional 220 V socket or recharged to 80% capacity within thirty
minutes, thanks to its fast charging system.
These specifications allow this "zero-emission" city car to offer a good
level of versatility, comparable in performance and comfort to a small
conventional combustion engine vehicle.
Its respect for the environment par excellence, its compact size, safety
and simple operation will be its best, but by no means only attributes.
In fact, onboard it will also include some innovative services, thanks
in particular to the "localised communication unit". This unit not only
authorises the emergency call system for which Peugeot is a leader in
terms of deployment throughout Europe (location of vehicles at the time
of an accident and triggering the dispatch of suitable emergency
services) but also authorises data transfer (battery status, distance
covered, distance to travel before maintenance is due, etc.) thus
providing assistance in the business management of fleet vehicles.
A further illustration of the brand’s environmental strategy Ion
illustrates Peugeot’s commitment to integrate the new automotive edition
by offering lots of solutions suited to the different needs of urban
mobility.
This car also represents one of the key factors of the Brand’s strategy
to reduce the environmental footprint and dependence on fossil fuels. As
such, from the end of 2010 onwards, customers will discover some
additional solutions within the model range:
* the iOn coming at the end of 2010, is an all-electric vehicle for
everyday urban use.
* The 3008 HYbrid4, arriving in spring 2011, will be equipped with
technology offering a versatile range of use (147 kW / 200 bhp, 4-wheel
drive, etc, with CO2 emissions reduced to 99g/km).
These products will complete a range of combustion engines with some
even higher performance engine units in both diesel HDi FAP and petrol
variants (VTi and THP technology); engines which are already
particularly well placed in their respective segments: 107 with 106 g/km
of CO2, 207 with 99g, 308 with 120g, 3008 with 130g and 407 with 129g .
single permanent magnet synchronous motor mounted on
the rear axle
Battery Type
330V 88 Lithium-ion batteries weighing 200kg
Battery Capacity
16kWh
Battery Life
10-year, 160,000km
Standard Charge Time
7 hours on 15 A/200 V
14 hours on 15 A/100 V
Quick Charge Time
30 minutes to 80 percent full capacity on 3 phase
power.
Hybrid
100% Electric
Weight
1100kg
Climate Control
Air conditioning with an electrically powered
compressor and a heating system which circulates warm water heated by an
electric heater.
Notes
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.
