NONTHABURI, Nov 28 (TNA) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has received another prototype electric vehicle (EV) modified from a used car in its project to turn used cars to cheaper EVs for the environmental sake.
EGAT governor Viboon Rerksirathai ceremonially received the modified Nissan Almera car from the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) at the EGAT’s headquarters. The modification costs 200,000 baht excluding the cost of its battery.
The overall cost was cheaper than an imported EV which was priced at 3-4 million baht, Mr Viboon said.
The EGAT started the modified EV project last year when a used Honda Jazz car was transformed into an EV. This year the second prototype car was improved for its faster modification and lower cost. Mr Viboon said the project would lead to its commercial launch within two years to reduce hazardous smoke emission from used cars and introduce affordable EVs to motorists.
Delivering the modified car, NSTDA president Narong Sirilertworakul said the 1.2-litre Nissan Almera was turned into an EV with its maximum power output of 61.86 kilowatts. It takes 12-15 hours for a normal charge that gives enough power for a trip of 150-200 kilometers at the average speed of 90 kilometers per hour.
The NSTDA would develop modified EVs that would need 2-3 hours for a fast charge, he said. (TNA)
