Mega City Introduces e-City Pro Electric Car

09 May, 2009 04:54:00

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UK-based electric vehicle manufacturer Aixam Mega has introduced the Mega e-City Pro two-seat electric vehicle into the UK market.

The Mega e-City Pro is a pared-down version of the proven Mega e-City, and is priced at £10,131 plus VAT. Its ongoing running costs are around 2-3p per mile, including re-charging and maintenance.

The new model can be registered as a commercial vehicle so that businesses can reclaim VAT. It also qualifies for 100 per cent First Year allowance. The e-City Pro has steel wheels in place of alloys, manual window controls in place of electrics, and no rear wash wiper or radio (except as optional extras). It is available in white, making it easy for organizations to apply their own branding if required.

The Mega e-City range is designed for urban use and for frequent stop-start trips. Because they emit no CO2 or particulates on the road they can also be used in under cover applications, or in areas where there are dense concentrations of pedestrians, such as city shopping centres.

The vehicles have a range of up to 40 miles depending on road conditions and driving style, and a top speed of 40 miles per hour.

Lawrence Holland, general manager of Aixam Mega in the UK, said: "By cutting back on extras the e-City Pro offers all the functionality of the Mega range at a significantly reduced cost." The car still retains the 40mph maximum speed and 40-mile range (it has lead batteries), and as all electrics, is exempt from Road tax in Great Britain and Congestion Charge in Central London.

In London they are exempt from the Congestion Charge, and they benefit from free parking and free on-street charging in a growing number of locations around the country. There are tax incentives available for business users of electric vehicles.

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