Citroen’s Survolt electric car has been confirmed as one of the star attractions for the Prince of Wales forthcoming Start event.
An ‘Eco Car Spectacular’, part of the Start London party, will be held on The Mall, in the shadow of Buckingham Palace, on Sunday 12th September, 2010.
The Start Eco Car Spectacular will see parades of some of the most environmentally considerate vehicles around, driven by a line-up of eco-conscious celebrities including Kevin McCloud, Roger Saul, Ellen MacArthur, Quentin Willson, Gabi Roslin and Dragons’ Den stars Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan.
Citroën’s sensational concept electric vehicle will join an exciting cross-section of eco-vehicles, giving members of the British public the first opportunity to see the car in action.
The Eco Car Spectacular is one of the events that make up Start London – a 12 day festival held in and around Clarence House, Marlborough House and Lancaster House gardens – which is designed to show people what a sustainable future looks like and how simple steps can achieve this. Start is the creation of HRH The Prince of Wales, to help people across the UK lead more sustainable lives.
As an electric racing car, the Survolt is designed with compact dimensions and a light-weight frame to provide it with all the characteristics of a conventional racing car. Propelled by two electric motors with a combined power of 300bhp, Survolt is capable of exceptional performance with a top speed of 260kph (162mph) and a 0-100kph (0-62mph) time of under five seconds. The concept’s twin 140kg lithium-ion batteries each boast a 31kw capacity, which allows Survolt to cover 200km (124 miles).
The Start London Festival runs from September 8-19, 2010 and is in aid of The Prince’s Charities. For more information visit: www.startlondonevent.org.
