Arcimoto Pulse– Click above for high-res image gallery
Hey, look! It’s another quirky three-wheeled electric vehicle. This time, we’re talking about the recently-revealed Arcimoto Pulse, a tandem two-seat electric car that looks something like a Zap Alias that’s been through the chopper.
The company’s website says that the trike uses a 96-volt power system and a DC electric motor that puts out 80 ft. lb. torque. The vehicle has a top speed of 55 mph and a range somewhere between 50 and 100 miles (the number has an unexplained asterisk on the company’s website). Arcimoto, based in Eugene, Oregon, says the Pulse gets an estimates 190+ mpg, but how they arrived at that number is anyone’s guess.
Price? Not set yet, but it will be “under $20,000” and an example of your very own can be reserved with a $500 fee ($450 of which is refundable). The first 300 Pulses are due late next year.
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[Source: Arcimoto]
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
Electric Motor | Advanced DC 80 ft·lb torque |
Charging | 110 volt/15 amp, charges in 6 hours |
Transmission | Independent 7.5:1fixed ratio |
Front Suspension | Double A-Arm, coil oveshock suspension |
Rear Suspension | Swing Arm |
Brakes | 3-wheel manual disc brakes, mechanically actuated parking brake |
Seating Capcity | 2 |
Fuel Tank | Nope! |
Fuel Economy MGPe est. | 190+ |
Range* | 50 – 100 miles |
Top Speed | 55 mph |