The limited volume will be accompanied by a premium price, with some reports estimating a 3 year monthly lease of 1,500 euro. Clearly it is a cautious learning process for Volvo, rather than a grab for market share.
Range is similar to the Nissan Leaf at 75 to 95 miles under typical driving conditions from its 82kW (110bhp) electric motor and 24kWh lithium ion battery pack . The C30 Electric features a 14.5-litre bioethanol tank which is used to power the cabin climate control, relieving strain on the car’s batteries and ensuring that the range isn’t compromised in cold weather conditions.
Full production of Volvo EVs are not expected until 2015, although hybrids will probably be released earlier.
