The two companies have teamed up to design a system that promises to charge a completely depleted Think City to 80% in 15 minutes.
Think also said EnerDel, an Indiana-based lithium ion battery manufacturer, will be the exclusive battery supplier for Think City electric vehicles sold in the US through 2012. EnerDel will also supply about 60% of the batteries for Think vehicles sold in Europe.
The company claims that Think City, going on sale in the US late this year, will have a top speed of more than 70 miles per hour and a range of more than 100 miles per full charge. Think City has an onboard AC charger that can be coupled with a 220-volt Think home charging station to provide overnight charging. It can also be charged using 110-volt current on a regular household outlet.
Richard Canny, CEO of Think, said: “Think and AeroVironment are setting a new standard for quick re-charging – 0 to 80% in just 15 minutes. This is a major leap forward for electric vehicles. The development and deployment of very-fast-charge stations will speed the electrification of automobiles worldwide.”
Michael Bissonette, senior vice president and general manager of efficient energy systems business segment at AeroVironment, said: “A safe, reliable and accessible charging infrastructure is necessary for broad adoption of electric vehicles such as the Think City.
“Our portfolio of true fast-charge systems and commercial and home charge stations will help drivers integrate electric vehicles into their lives.”
