PSA shows an updated VeLV Concept [VIDEO]

Jan 22, 2013

#Citroen #Peugeot #PSA

vélv, a lightweight urban electric vehicle

as a key proponent of sustainable mobility, psa peugeot citroën has worked with the french environment and energy management agency, ademe, to develop a versatile electric vehicle adapted to city driving. the fun and compact three-wheeler has a range of 100 km and is authorised in all car lanes, including on the motorway! vélv is a response to future challenges in transport.

the reason behind this innovation?

- 60% of urban journeys are made in individual vehicles with the resulting impact in terms of co2 emissions

- vélv, a response to travel needs in and around cities

“an electric vehicle project to change the way we travel in and around cities“

what is it exactly?

- a compact, lightweight electric vehicle: 2.81 m long, 3 seats, weighing under 700 kg

- a versatile mobility concept complying with regulations on tricycles*

- power: 20 kw (dc)/30 kw for a top speed of 110 kph

- useful energy stored: 8.5 kwh for a range of 100 km (electric consumption of only 85 wh per km)

- materials suitable for small-scale production solutions: an integral one-piece body made of fiberglass and polyester resin, abs pmma self-coloured thermoformed body panels, with a front end and door frames made of aluminium profiles

- complying with regulatory crash standards for passenger cars

what are the benefits for users?

- a comfortable, safe and economical vehicle for everyday travel all year round with high autonomy

- a versatile vehicle: authorized for use on roads reserved for cars (main roads, ring roads) and motorways

- a fun car that is enjoyable to drive

- an ecological footprint

patents & partners

- 29 patents filed by psa peugeot citroën

- consortium of partners : leroy-somer, michelin, gkn, valeo, léoni and saft

- bordeaux research laboratory: ims/laps

*from a regulatory standpoint: 2 rear wheels on a track of< 460mm considered as a single-wheel axle

source: psa peugeot citroen