1988 Esoro E2 - AllCarIndex

The E2 is ESORO's first electric vehicle and, with its consumption from the mains of 5.5 kWh/100 km, is still the world's most efficient two-seater car. It is able to fully cover its energy demand for 10,000 km/year with only 4.5 sq. m of stationary photovoltaic solar cells.

The E2 won the following races and competitive events:
- World champion (Tour de Sol) 1988 / 1989 / 1990 / 1991
- European champion 1990 / 1991
- Best lightweight electric-driven car in 1989, suitable for everyday use
- Winner in the Austro Solar 1989
- Winner in the Grand Prix E 1990
With its drag coefficient of 0.165, the vehicle has the world's lowest aerodynamic drag for a twoseater and is also the first lightweight electric-driven car with ASR/ABS.

Dimension & weights:     

curb weight: 400 kg
Payload: 200 kg
Boot capacity: 400l
Dimensions (LxWxH): 3.0 x 1.5 x 1.25 m
Aerodynamic drag dw: 0.165

Batteries: Rechargeable lead-acid batteies, 180kg

Drive Train: Asynchronous motor with fixed toothed-belt reduction ratio
Output: 6/12 kW

Driving performance:    

Top speed: 120 km/h    

Acceleration 0-50: 8 s   

Range: ca. 100km

Energy demand: 5.8 kW/100km

source: Esoro