Improved G-Wiz is faster and safer

22 January 2008

The manufacturer of one of the UK’s most famous green cars has launched a new model which is faster, safer and more comfortable than its predecessor.

The G-Wiz i is the most advanced variant of the iconic electric vehicle which was launched in London in May 2004. In June 2006 the G-Wiz ac drive was introduced and now there is the G-Wiz i, which benefits from improvements in safety, comfort and performance.

The new model has an increased top speed certified at 50mph and a range of up to 48 miles per charge.

What really marks the G-Wiz i from other electric vehicles however is its swift acceleration to 30mph - 60% quicker than its nearest competition.

This superior torque enables the G-Wiz i to easily keep up with London traffic and to cope with hills. The G-Wiz i is also upgradeable to high-performance lithium-ion batteries, which are designed to increase range significantly.

With the input of Lotus Engineering the G-Wiz i, also benefits from a new safety package frontal crash tested at 25mph city speed.

Other safety features include front and side impact protection, a strengthened space frame, a collapsible steering column, a hill rolling restraint feature and new front disc brakes that deliver a 30% improvement in braking.