Nevada’s Hybrid Technologies has started production of its electric-powered BMW Mini Cooper all-lithium model.
In development for the past two years, the new electric Mini uses Hybrid Tech’s own proprietary advanced lithium management and battery-balancing system, which promises a cycle life in excess of 1,500 recharges.
The powertrain consists of a brushless AC motor with peak power of 105hp (78kW), and sees the 1,315kg electric Mini complete the 0-60mph dash in just six seconds. Top speed is only around 80mph but driving at a slower speed preserves battery-life and means owners will be able to travel up to 120 miles on a single charge.
Hybrid Tech takes delivery of the Mini Cooper rolling chassis from the Oxford plant in the UK, and then completes the conversion to all-lithium in North Carolina at its Mooresville plant. The maintenance free lithium ion packs weigh a significant 250kg and takes around 8-10 hours to completely charge when plugged into an ordinary household power outlet.
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I'm amazed the car does 0-60 in just 6 seconds, that is seriously fast!

I wonder how much this conversion costs!

0-100 in six seconds for a 105hp car that weights 1315kg? No way. I can't believe this.

BTW, this model is gonna be produced by BMW itself? So they are going electric with Mini and H2 with the bigger BMW models?

I think it's Nevada’s Hybrid Technologies that is producing this car, got nothing to do with BMW!

The fast accelration is due to the nature of torque produced by electricity.