Electric car conversions aren’t for everyone, but for electric car fans who can’t stretch to one of the latest models, they’re a much cheaper option to get behind the wheel of an EV.
One such clean and cheap option, the 1997 Solectria Force, is currently sitting on eBay, with a few days remaining on the listing.
In 1997, Solectria Corporation of Wilmington, Massachusetts produced a run of 400 electric vehicles based on the Geo Metro.
The car was based on Metro ‘gliders’ straight from the factory, and fitted with a 3-phase AC electric motor and 13, 4-cell lithium-polymer batteries with around 11 kWh of capacity. Like the gasoline Metro, the Force is actually quite lightweight–only 2,300 pounds.
Top speed was quoted as 70 mph, and acceleration to 50 mph in a sprightly-sounding 9 seconds. Range was around 80 miles at a constant speed of around 45 mph, and the car features regenerative braking to eke out a few extra miles.
The eBay example has undergone a few changes, notably a new lithium-ion battery pack, which still delivers an 80-mile range.
Unlike many of the conversions of the time, the company didn’t disappear overnight, and became Azure Dynamics–makers of the electric Ford Transit Connect. Unfortunately, that company filed for bankruptcy back in March.
The car is listed for $9,000 and finishes just before 9pm PDT on August 8. If you’d like more information on the car, the current owner has a page on EValbum.com.
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