The utility Tazzari Zero is a two-seater electric-powered rear wheel drive that lacks essential security features on a new car, such as ABS, the stability control and airbags. It is available from € 19,352. At the end of 2010 there will be a convertible version with bodywork. The Tazzari Zero measured 2.88 m long, 1.56 m wide and 1.42 m in height. For the size of its body, is close to a smart fortwo (2.69 m) or a Toyota iQ (2.98 m). Other small electric vehicles are the Citroen C-Zero, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the smart fortwo electric drive . The first two have four seats and are much bigger, measuring 3.48 and 3.40 m respectively.
The Tazzari Zero electric motor gives 15 kW (20 hp). It is less powerful than the smart (20 kW), the C-Zero (47 kW) and the i-MiEV (47 kW). The Tazzari Zero reaches a top speed of 100 km / h and accelerates from 0-50 mph in 6 seconds. According Tazzari, the Zero has a maximum range of 140 km, is not a given official approval. The electric motor powered by a rechargeable lithium ion Thunder Sky, a Chinese company specializing in the manufacture of such components. Of the Tazzari Zero has been developed specifically for this model. It has a capacity of 160 Ah and supplies power at a voltage of 80 V.
