The Australian city of Sydney is trying out the very first delivery of the all-electric i-MiEV, set to be the country’s first publicly available electric car.
According to Australian publication EnergyMatter.com.au, the city’s council is testing the first of a fleet of Mitsubishi’s electric cars set to arrive to the country for the use of government departments, councils and companies across Australia.
In total, 40 vehicles will be trailed ahead of its general release next year. Better still, Sydney’s council will ensure that the new car is truly ‘zero emission’ by recharging the vehicle using only electricity generated by the solar panels situated on the city’s town hall. The 240 Suntech Pluto solar panels generate 48 kilowatts of solar energy per hour, enough to supply 17 electric vehicles, the publication says.
The i-MiEV is set for widespread release in 2011. The battery-powered will cost £28,990 when it goes on sale in the UK from January, although it will cost £23,990 once a electric car incentive worth £5,000 is included.
