Solectria Force

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The Solectria Force is a Geo Metro, professionally converted from a new, motorless vehicle (called in the industry a "glider") to become a battery electric vehicle. Converted by Solectria Corporation of Woburn, Massachusetts, it is no longer in production. Approximately 400 vehicles were converted.

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  • Base vehicle 1996 Geo Metro
  • Top speed 110 km/h
  • Range 60-70 km
  • Three phase AC motor
  • Single speed gearbox
  • Battery pack 156 volts, Thirteen 12 volt lead-acid gel cells
  • 9000 km driven in 18 months
  • Energy consumed 2200 kW·h
  • Electricity cost CA$154 (Vancouver)