The EVs have been designed by former head of design at Volkswagen Murat Gunak and will be available in three configurations, short wheelbase (3 seater) and two extended models the mia L (four seats) and the mia box van (1500 litre cargo capacity). The models will go on sale in the UK during the first quarter of 2012.
The models - M1 rather than quadricycles - are all powered by an 18kW electric motor situated at the rear of the car, giving the a op speed of 68mph with a 120 to 130km range from the 12kWh lithium ion phosphate batteries, which can be fully charged in five hours.
All three mia variants features a centrally-located driving seat, allowing the driver to enter from either side of the vehicle and providing a good view of the city traffic whilst providing a unique cabin layout with space to mount a tablet computer and iPod.
After the UK Government's £5000 incentive subsidy, the retail price is £22,000 for all three variants.
