Volkswagen a german car company that is manufacturing cars for many decades brought a concept car which is a bike car. this EVs look has been derived from space shuttles to show it as a futuristic car. this EV will have 4 wheels, a single-person seating capacity which makes it a personal car, and 2 scissors opening doors.
The VW NILS electric car concept was first showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011.
Here’s what we know about its performance, battery & motor capacity, and its full specifications
This electric car with Formula 1 inspiration will be for the masses but with sporty features and zero carbon emissions with almost no noise that makes it more efficient when there is a shift towards eco-friendly gadgets.
Volkswagen NILS EV Motor and Battery
This futuristic compact EV might look small but it is loaded with a powerful 15kW engine with a maximum power of 25kW. It came with a mid-power 5.3 kWh lithium-ion battery to supply power to this little beast. Which can be charged with the charger capacity of 230V fast charger which charges the vehicle in just 2 hours.
Volkswagen NILS Performance
With a powerful motor and medium-sized battery, this limited space-access vehicle delivers high-end performance due to its Formula 1 and aerodynamic Space Shuttle-type design.
The top speed of this electric car is 100 km and it can run up to 65 km on a single charge.
Since the engine is mounted under the seat at the rear, the rear wheels are mated to a one-speed transmission mated to a radar-based automatic braking system as well as four disc brakes on each wheel.
It has a 7-inch TFT digital display to provide details to the driver and 17-inch alloy wheels are equipped with 115/80 (front) and 125/80 (rear) tires.
Specification of Volkswagen NILS
Motor power and type | 15 kW nominal power and short-term peak power of 25 kW |
Battery capacity | 5.3-kWh lithium-ion battery |
Charger | 230 Volt |
Charging time | 2 hrs approx |
Acceleration | 0-100 km/h in 11 sec |
Range | 65 km in a single charge |
Top speed | 100 km/h |
Transmission | Rear wheels through a one-speed transmission |
Brake System | the radar-based automatic braking system |
No. of Brakes | four disc brakes |
Display | 7-inch TFT digital display |
Steering wheels type | two-spoke steering wheel |
Hands-free phone kit | Yes |
Cruise control | Yes |
Wheels and tires | The 17-inch alloy wheels are equipped with 115/80 (front) and 125/80 (rear) tires |
Price | Not disclosed |
Since it is a low-space car, it is a completely personal car designed for safe driving alone in a peaceful zero-emissions environment. It is so friendly that it can be parked in a small area and the company while developing this EV has taken care that this EV is safe and budget-friendly so that it attracts a lot of people.