| Manufacturer | Tazzari Group |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009-present |
| Assembly | Imola, Italy |
| Class | City battery electric car (BEV), Zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) |
| Body style | 2-door hatchback |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Electric motor | 15 kW electric 3-phase asynch. motor |
| Range | 140 km (87 mi) |
| Length | 2,880 mm (113.4 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,560 mm (61.4 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56.1 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 542 kg (1,194.9 lb)[1] |
The Tazzari Zero is an battery electric microcar produced by the Tazzari Group, in Imola, Italy, and debuted in the 2009 Bologna Motor Show.[2] The Tazzari Zero uses a lithium-ion battery pack that delivers an all-electric range of 140 kilometres (87 mi).[1][2]
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The Tazzari Zero has rear wheel drive and the engine is situated between the front and rear axles. The car's lithium-ion battery pack charge time is nine hours (standard charge) and the engine can accelerate the car to top speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph).[1] Its range is 140 kilometres (87 mi) and the engine has maximum peak torque of 150 newton metres (110 ft·lbf).[1] Its also possible to charge batteries to 80% in 50 minutes using 3-phase power supply (380V Superfast charger).
The aluminum-bodied car weights only 542 kg (1,195 lb) with batteries. The car has normal options like: central locking, electric windows and mirrors, CD/MP3-player and 15-inch alloy wheels.
Base price starts at €20,300 plus VAT in the European market.[3] In the UK is priced at GB£18,000.[4] In the US, where it is considered a neighborhood electric vehicle, the Tazzari Zero will be sold for US$29,900 and due to its battery size it will be eligible for a US$6,336 federal tax credit.[2]