Chevrolet unveils the Sail Electric Vehicle concept

The Sail EV concept has a minimalist design with a grille derived from the Volt EV, door-handles that lie flush with the bodywork, and turbine-style wheels. The Sail is the result of a joint-collaboration with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre (PATAC).

The Sail is powered by a small electric motor that produces 87bhp and 220Nm of torque, which enables the electric city car to reach a top speed of 130km/h. Chevrolet claims that, fully charged, the Sail EV is capable of achieving a range of up to 150 kilometres on a single charge.

Chevrolet has said that it is unlikely to put the Sail EV into production, but Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of the GM China, hinted that "GM is committed to delivering a range of advanced propulsion technologies and offering a portfolio of solutions that will allow our customers to choose the vehicle that best meets their needs."