The UK’s best selling electric vehicle, Reva G-Wiz, will shortly be available with a Li-ion battery pack according to the vehicle’s retailer GoinGreen. The city car with a top speed of 51 mph will also have an off-board fast-charger. The new setup will be available in May of this year offer a number of advantages according to the company including:

• Range increase from 48 to 75 miles
• Fast-charging off-board – 90% in 1 hr and complete in 1.5 hrs
• Regular charging reduced to 6 hrs
• 20% less energy required for charging
• Lighter weight (15% less) and better acceleration

The vehicle will be priced at £15,795 ($23,300)

Learn more: thegreencarwebsite.co.uk.com

Comment: Since this city car is only one step above an LSV and has a price point not that far above higher end LSVs can Li-ion battery packs be that far behind for LSVs? We reported earlier that Dynasty was looking into this possibility. This may become even more likely as states pass more MSV laws and allow for greater functionality in these vehicles. -Mcesare.