Eco Factor: Chinese car maker Geely to develop electric version of Panda.
The largest privately owned car maker in China, Geely, is all set to electrify its popular car the Panda, which till now was powered by a 1.3 liter engine that gets 48mpg. To further increase the popularity of the car, the automaker is looking forward to integrate an electric engine in the car, which will include an LC-E Li-ion battery and a 340V charge system.
The car is expected to cost slightly more than the cost of the non-electric variants, which at present is between $5,000 and $10,000. In addition to a change in the engine, the car is also expected to boast a much better exterior, without any change in the car’s “Panda” look.
Via: Gas2
