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Venturi Eclectic Solar Electric Car


2.0 version
About the Venturi Eclectic Solar Electric Car

THE 1ST
AUTONOMOUSLY-POWERED VEHICLE

The Eclectic concept was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006 and was awarded “Best Innovation of the Year” after the iPhone by Time Magazine.


PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL

Daily intake : 7 km

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Innovative architecture 3 staggered seats tailor made Wood and leather

 

FUNCTION
DICTATES THE DESIGN

“It is standard practice to “stylize” automobiles. But in the case of the Eclectic, it was the “design” process that gave birth to its contours. Its shape reflects its function.”

Sacha Lakic, designer


ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN

Power: 4 kW

BATTERY

Nickel Metal Hydride technology

RECHARGE

5 hrs on a standard charger approximative time for a 80% charge


TECHNICAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANCES

Equipped with a solar roof and a personal wind turbine, the Eclectic is infinitely more than a simple vehicle, it is a renewable energy storage and production station.


SOLAR-ELECTRIC
URBAN VEHICLE

 

Range: 50 km (31 miles)
Max. speed 50 km/h (31 mph)

ECLECTIC 2.0

Unveiled at the 2008 Mondial de Paris, Eclectic 2.0 is a more compact and lighter version, adapted to central city areas. A compact silhouette, a smiling face and a lively look, Eclectic was born for the city