Friday, March 21, 2008

Subaru R1e Electric Switch

Subaru R1ePreliminary testing of the Subaru R1e has begun in the US, though initial sales are intended for Japan. The two-seat R1e has a range of 50 miles and a top speed of 65 mph. It can be charged to 80 percent of capacity in 15 minutes using a dedicated charger, or it can fully charge in eight hours with a regular domestic outlet. The vehicle's lithium-ion battery has an estimated life of 10 years or 100,000 miles.

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