Mygreenwheels

Recently I've had a few requests to add some electric cars to my highly popular EV Comparison Guide, so here I go with the TWIKE and I have to say it's actually got a lot more to it than I expected. Even the strange Fred Flintstone pedalling feature is quite appealing and you can't really sniff at a 2-hour charging time.

Alas, I've lost the names of the other EV models that people want me to add to the comparison guide, so if you can spot any that are missing, please let me know and I'll put them in. But they must be real electric cars - no hybrids, please.

TWIKE

Manufacturer: FINE Mobile GmbH, Germany
Vehicle type: 2-seater convertible light EV (with hybrid power train as an option)
Usage: Urban
Engine: threephase asynchronous 380V motor
Construction: Aluminium and thermoplastic resin
Drive: rear wheel via differential gear with optional pedal drive
Braking system: hydraulic, disk at front and drums at rear, regenerative braking
Speed: up to 55mph
Batteries: NiCd (NiMH)
Charge time: 2 hours
Range: up to 55 miles per charge, 160 miles per day
Price: see www.twikeklub.ch
Available: now