Peugeot-Citroen announce all-electric car

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

PSA Peugeot-Citroen has partnered with Mitsubishi to produce two French incarnations of the all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Like other battery electric models to be released this year, these will be proper 4-seater cars, as opposed to quadricycles (like the G-Wiz). The iOn and C-Zero use a 64 bhp electric motor that enables the vehicle to accelerate to 62mph in 16 seconds and reach a top speed of 80mph. Using a three pin domestic plug, a full recharge will take 7 hours, or a rapid charger can be used to recharge by 80% capacity in just 30 minutes; the full battery range is 93 miles. Both models are initially for lease only, but aimed at both the private market and business fleets. Prices include batteries, servicing and warranty. Prices: £415 per month over 4 years/40,000 miles; Availability: January 2011; Website: www.peugeot.co.uk or www.citroen.co.uk