Electric Nissan Figaro – 2011 Speedwell Osaka Electric Car
This is the first electric conversion the club became of which was developed back in March 2011.
BUILDER: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car)
Builder: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car)
Country: Japan
Website: http://www.speed-well.jp/contents/gravure/no039/
Date: March 2011
Name: EV Figaro
Range: 50km to 100km
Charge Time: 8 Hours
Battery Type: 200 V Lithium
Description: The stylish Figaro was built by specialty company Speedwell. Make your dreams and hopes come true with in-house technology. At Speedwell, we will pursue the values of Figaro, and we will provide stylishly tailored Figaro to all of Japan. Beautiful electric car high-quality genuine leather seat that creates a high-quality space. Product specification (planned) enjoy riding and watching. We are committed to the wiring colour around the motor, the arrangement of control amplifiers and batteries, and pursued a primitive EV conversion that is beautiful and full of charm. No compromises are allowed in the interior, and the seat and lining will be redesigned with the finest leather. In addition, colour order is possible, and finish is given with favourite interior colour.
Note: No pricing was issued at the time of publication and we are not aware if any cars being sold
Picture Gallery
The promotional image of the EV Convert
Working out how to connect the motor to the existing gearbox
The motor is ready for installing
Connected to the gearbox
Installed into the engine bay
Additional equipment required was secured to a platform above the motor
Wiring completed
The motor is secured with additional supporting frames
Neat installation with room for some additional luggage!
The car was exhibited at the Electric Vehicle Industry Exhibition, Tokyo Big Sight, on October 27-29, 2011. Joined the Osaka Prefecture University EV Consortium from March 2011 to establish a low-carbon society at Speedwell. The EV Figaro was designed and developed in an effort to find a way to survive in the next generation in considering of the future of automobiles. Under the slogan of value rather than cost, a new wave of electric cars in Osaka called “OSAKA EV Nouvelle Vague” has started now.
