The Solectria Force is a Geo Metro, professionally converted from a new, motorless vehicle (called in the industry a "glider") to become a battery electric vehicle. Converted by Solectria Corporation of Woburn, Massachusetts, it is no longer in production. Approximately 400 vehicles were converted.
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- Base vehicle 1996 Geo Metro
- Top speed 110 km/h
- Range 60-70 km
- Three phase AC motor
- Single speed gearbox
- Battery pack 156 volts, Thirteen 12 volt lead-acid gel cells
- 9000 km driven in 18 months
- Energy consumed 2200 kW·h
- Electricity cost CA$154 (Vancouver)
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