The full-speed Wheego Whip LiFe runs on lithium ion batteries. It is expected to go 100 miles on a charge, and take about eight hours to charge on a standard household outlet. Faster charging options will be available, the company said.
The initial Wheego offering is the Whip LSV, which is an all-electric low speed vehicle, which can drive on roads with posted speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. The company claims that its Whip LSV is a fully-loaded two-seat compact car with fit, finish and features that compete with any other subcompact car on the market. Features include remote keyless entry, air conditioning, and an MP3 stereo system.
The all-electric Wheego Whip LSV runs on sealed lead-acid batteries and can be charged from a standard household outlet. The low-speed version of the Wheego Whip will be available for test drives at the Washington Auto Show in the ride-and-drive area.
Mike McQuary, CEO of Wheego, said: “This car will shake up the landscape of the American auto industry. At a target price of $32,000, plus a $7,500 Federal Tax Credit which brings it down to $24,500, it is the first affordable all-electric car.
”This summer, it will be fully crash-tested and highway-ready. Americans are eager to step up to the plate and take charge of our energy independence and address environmental issues; all we have lacked is the right car for the job. In mid-2010, Wheego will answer that call.”
