GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Yebbujana R2 electric roadster
South Korean pocket rocket can travel 765km on one charge, has 200km/h top speedThe 2016 Geneva motor show saw countless electric vehicles (EV), including head-turners like the Rimac supercar and Telsa Model X SUV. There was also this oddity, the Yebbujana R2 by Power Plaza, a $50,000 EV that could put an end to range anxiety, with an almost 800km reach.
The South Korean car's peculiar design, high-tech dashboard or dual rear-vision video cameras also make this an intriguing car, but it's the exposed electric motor and a big fat 81kWh Lithium-ion battery pack that make it truly unique.
Okay, so storing your golf bag in the car might be a bit tricky, but it offers compelling performance according to its creators.
The Yebbujana R2 electric roadster is a lightweight, compact convertible based on a one-piece (monocoque) carbon-fibre chassis weighing roughly 640kg. Its 80kW permanent magnet electric motor is connected to a five-speed manual gearbox, ensuring it rips from 0-100km/h in around 4.1 seconds in 'dynamic' mode and on to a top speed of around 200km/h.
This compact two-seater sports car is clearly rapid but it also has of one of the world's best all-electric driving distances. Power Plaza claims the vehicle will travel from Melbourne to Adelaide on a full charge – although that’s only possible if the car is driven at no more than 60km/h, which won’t make the truckies happy!
The South Korean company plans to have the car publicly available in 2017 with prices starting at around €33,000, which is about $A50,000.
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