Citroen C-ZERO debuts at Brussels Motor Show

As the 88^th European Motor Show in Brussels officially kicked off yesterday, attentions quickly turned to Citroen’s new all-electric four-seat city car named the C-ZERO.

The C-ZERO is a full electric model powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor that delivers 47kW or 64hp from 3,000-6,000rpm. The maximum torque of the engine is 180Nm from 0-2,000rpm, while power is transmitted to the rear axle via a single speed reduction gear.

The model is the second electric vehicle from the Citroen brand, and includes a motor powered by a 330V lithium-ion battery system with 88 50-Ah cells. The batteries are charged by plugging the cord into a 220V socket or it can be charged using a 400V supply for an 80 per cent charge in just 30minutes.

The Citroen C-ZERO can accelerate from 0-62mph in 15 seconds, has a range of around 80 miles and a top speed of 80mph. It is set for launch in the last quarter of 2010.

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