The BugE Personal EV Transport is Here - Available beginning Septmeber 15 2007
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Introductory pricing for the standard configuration BugE is $8,500.00 complete until 11/30/2007. To request a test drive or more information on the BugE Personal EV, click here |
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The BugE is a low cost personal mobility vehicle that functions in a four-season environment with a number of power and range options to suit your needs.
It costs @ 1 penny per mile to operate.
For around the cost of a quality new motorcyle, you could be driving electric (and in all weather unlike a motorcycle), AND
being a trendsetter, saving money, doing your part for to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The BugE is available as a "turnkey" vehicle. And because it's a "personal" EV, we build it to your exact specifications
Available options in addition to the standard configuration below include:
- NiMH Battery Pack Option = extends range to @ 100 miles per charge
- Split convertible top w/ rear comfort shade
- Sony AM/FM/CD/Ipod Controller Stereo with 2 3.5" Infinity speakers
- Remote power lift
- Custom Paint and Wheel coatings
Interior color options offered with the standard configuration below include:
Don't see an option you want? Want it in pink or sage green? Just ask. After all, this is personal.
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To schedule your test drive or request more information on the BugE, click here.
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Standard Specifications
| General |
Specification |
| PEVT specs: |
10/2007 |
| Vehicle Type |
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| Motorcycle: |
Three Wheel semi-enclosed |
| Configuration: |
Single Passenger Cyclecar |
| Body: |
Non-structural Fairing and Canopy |
| Body material |
lFRP Composite |
| Canopy |
Blow formed Cast Acrylic Lucite |
| Chassis: |
High-durability power-coated Steel box |
| Chassis type |
Lateral Pivot Ladder |
| Suspension: |
UniShock |
| Shock type: |
MC type Hydraulic/coil spring |
| Steering: |
Handlebar w/ linked tie rod |
| Overall Length: |
93" |
| Overall Width: |
align=left46" |
| Overall Height: |
52" |
| Empty weight: |
215 |
| With batteries: |
385 |
| Payload: |
215 |
| GVLW: |
600 |
| Weight dist: |
60f/40r |
| Turning circle: |
20 ft dia. |
| Aerodynamic drag (CD): |
Est .35 |
| Watt/hours per mile: |
Est 50 |
| Max range: |
40 miles |
| Max speed: |
Est 50 mph |
| Gear ratio: |
6/1 |
| Power to weight: (hp/lbs) |
1/60 |
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| Specified |
components |
| Motor: |
Advanced DC series wound 4001 |
| Horsepower Cont/BHP: |
3hp/10hp |
| Controller: |
Alltrax CT1937 |
| Charger |
48v 10 amp |
| Instrumentation: |
Battery Charge Meter, Speedometer |
| Wheels: |
16" Aluminum Mag type |
| Tires: |
align=left2.25 x 16 |
| Brakes: |
Drum type-hand operated |
| Accelerator: |
Thumb operated potentiometer |
| Batteries: |
Four Optima D34M SLA Deep Cycle |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights: |
Halogen 45w |
| Turnsignals |
Halogen 25w |
| Taillight |
Inc. bulb |
| Horn |
MC type |
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