The electric Think City has been targeting an American release for well over two years now but, like many EVs , those dates just kept on ‘a slipping. Now the cars are finally starting to hit the colonies and, as a reward for the wait, we’re receiving models with more powerful batteries. The cells are supplied by Indiana-based Ener1, a new lithium-manganese pack that offers 25kWh. Those cells are said to double the car’s previous expected range, up to 100 miles from 50, yet still recharge in a scant four hours — if you’re using a 240v plug. The folks at Green Car Advisor managed a maximum of 68mph in the two-seater and, driving in a decidedly non-eco-minded way, managed 43.5 miles with 38 percent left, giving an estimated 75 miles for those with leaden right foots. That, at least, is promising, and while a $28,000 MSRP is rather a bitter pill, it’s a good bit cheaper (though smaller) than the Nissan Leaf . And don’t forget that Uncle Sam would be happy to knock at least a few grand off of that price, too. Think City electric car gets bigger American batteries for bigger American roads originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ? Autoblog Green ?|? Green Car Advisor ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Think City electric car gets bigger American batteries for bigger American roads