Multymeter.com – The trend of using electric cars is increasingly endemic in the world. One country that is very serious about welcoming this future vehicle trend is England. Unmitigated, the British government requires that every new building and house that is erected must have an electric car charger.
This rule was announced by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on Monday (22/11/21). According to him, the UK will be a pioneer in the world that requires buildings to have electric car chargers.
There are several British electric cars currently available in the market, some of which include:
1.Jaguar I-PACE
This is a luxury electric SUV manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover. It has a range of up to 292 miles and can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds.
Here are some specifications for the Jaguar I-PACE:
• Battery: 90 kWh lithium-ion
•Range: Up to 292 miles (WLTP cycle)
•Motors: Two electric motors (one on each axle)
•Power output: 394 horsepower (294 kW) and 512 lb-ft of torque
•Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
•Top speed: 124 mph
•Charging time: 0-80% in 40 minutes with a 100 kW DC rapid charger, or 10 hours for a full charge using a 7 kW AC wallbox charger
•Dimensions: Length: 184.3 in, Width: 74.6 in, Height: 61.3 in, Wheelbase: 117.7 in
•Cargo capacity: 25.3 cubic feet with rear seats up, 51.0 cubic feet with rear seats folded down
•Seating capacity: 5
•Features: All-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension, 10-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled front seats, and more.
2. MINI Electric
The iconic British car manufacturer, MINI, now offers an all-electric version of its popular hatchback. It has a range of up to 140 miles and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 7.3 seconds.
Here are some specifications for the MINI Electric:
•Battery: 32.6 kWh lithium-ion
•Range: Up to 140 miles (WLTP cycle)
•Motor: Single electric motor
•Power output: 181 horsepower (135 kW) and 199 lb-ft of torque
•Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds
•Top speed: 93 mph
•Charging time: 0-80% in 35 minutes with a 50 kW DC rapid charger, or 4 hours for a full charge using a 7.4 kW AC wallbox charger
•Dimensions: Length: 151.4 in, Width: 68 in, Height: 56.4 in, Wheelbase: 98.2 in
•Cargo capacity: 7.5 cubic feet with rear seats up, 25.7 cubic feet with rear seats folded down
•Seating capacity: 4
•Features: Front-wheel drive, 6.5-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, panoramic
sunroof, heated front seats, and more.
Again, note that these specifications may vary depending on the trim level and options chosen.
3. Nissan Leaf
Although Nissan is a Japanese automaker, the Leaf is built in Sunderland, UK. It is a popular electric car with a range of up to 168 miles.
Here are some specifications for the Nissan Leaf:
•Battery: 40 kWh or 62 kWh lithium-ion
•Range: Up to 168 miles (40 kWh) or up to 239 miles (62 kWh) on a single charge (WLTP cycle)
•Motor: Single electric motor
•Power output: 147 horsepower (110 kW) and 236 lb-ft of torque (40 kWh) or 214 horsepower (160 kW) and 250 lb-ft of torque (62 kWh)
•Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds (62 kWh)
•Top speed: 98 mph
•Charging time: 0-80% in 40 minutes with a 50 kW DC rapid charger (62 kWh), or 6 hours for a full charge using a 7 kW AC wallbox charger (40 kWh) or 10-12 hours using a 7 kW AC wallbox charger (62 kWh)
•Dimensions: Length: 176.4 in, Width: 70.5 in, Height: 61.4 in, Wheelbase: 106.3 in
•Cargo capacity: 23.6 cubic feet with rear seats up, 30 cubic feet with rear seats folded down
•Seating capacity: 5
•Features: Front-wheel drive, 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, and more.
4.London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) TX:
LEVC is a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely, but its TX taxi is built in Coventry, UK. It is an electric hybrid vehicle that can travel up to 80 miles on a single charge and has a petrol range extender that can provide an additional 280 miles.
Here are some specifications for the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) TX:
•Battery: 31 kWh lithium-ion, with a range extender
•Electric range: Up to 80 miles on a single charge
•Petrol range extender: 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine
•Total range: Up to 360 miles (Electric + Petrol)
•Motor: Single electric motor
•Power output: 148 horsepower (110 kW)
•Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 12.7 seconds
•Top speed: 80 mph
•Charging time: 0-100% in 3 hours and 15 minutes using a 22 kW AC charger
•Dimensions: Length: 196.9 in, Width: 83.7 in, Height: 72.4 in, Wheelbase: 122.4 in
•Seating capacity: 6
•Features: Front-wheel drive, air conditioning, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, rearview camera, driver assistance features such as lane departure warning, and more.
Please note that the LEVC TX is designed specifically for use as a taxi and may not be available for purchase by individual consumers in all regions.
5. Polestar 2
Polestar is a Swedish automaker owned by Volvo and Geely, but its Polestar 2 is built in the UK. It is an all-electric fastback with a range of up to 292 miles and can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds.
• Battery: 78 kWh lithium-ion
•Range: Up to 275 miles (WLTP cycle)
•Motor: Dual electric motors (one on each axle)
•Power output: 408 horsepower (300 kW) and 487 lb-ft of torque
•Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
•Top speed: 127 mph
•Charging time: 0-80% in 40 minutes with a 150 kW DC fast charger, or 8-10
•hours for a full charge using a 7.4 kW AC wallbox charger
•Dimensions: Length: 181.4 in, Width: 74.2 in, Height: 58.2 in, Wheelbase: 107.7 in
•Cargo capacity: 14.3 cubic feet with rear seats up, 38.7 cubic feet with rear seats folded down
•Seating capacity: 5
•Features: All-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, 11-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital
•instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, heated front and rear seats, and more.***
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