Volkswagen Nils single-seater electric car concept to be on show at Frankfurt
05 Sep 2011|3,051 views
The Volkswagen Nils concept is a tiny single-seater electric vehicle designed primarily for use in an urban environment, and the car comes after fellow Volkswagen Group brand Audi announced their very own Urban Sportback and Spyder concepts that will also be at the Frankfurt Motor Show, although Volkswagen has said that both models are completely separate from each other."The goal of the NILS project is to research a technically realistic and economically feasible concept for a minimalist commuter vehicle that makes individual transportation more efficient and eco-friendly thanks to its electric drive,’ said Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Head of Volkswagen Group Research.
The Nils measures 3.04 metres long, 1.39 metres wide and just 1.20 metres tall, making it about 0.5 metres shorter than the new Volkswagen up!. The Nils is built on a lightweight aluminium space-frame, while aluminium has been used on certain body parts such as the gull-wing-style doors and free-standing wheels. As a result, the Nils tips the scales at just 460kg.
The concept is powered by an electric motor that is located just behind the driver, and develops a constant 20bhp and 130Nm of torque, as well as a short boost of 33.5bhp. Volkswagen says the Nils can sprint from zero to 100km/h in less than 11 seconds and reach speeds of up to 130km/h. The concept rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels equipped with 115/80 (front) and 125/80 (rear) tyres that have been optimised for low rolling resistance, and a lithium-ion battery, which is also mounted at the back, has a capacity of 5.3 kWh, provides enough energy to cover a driving distance of around 65 kilometres.
The Volkswagen Nils concept is a tiny single-seater electric vehicle designed primarily for use in an urban environment, and the car comes after fellow Volkswagen Group brand Audi announced their very own Urban Sportback and Spyder concepts that will also be at the Frankfurt Motor Show, although Volkswagen has said that both models are completely separate from each other.
"The goal of the NILS project is to research a technically realistic and economically feasible concept for a minimalist commuter vehicle that makes individual transportation more efficient and eco-friendly thanks to its electric drive,’ said Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Head of Volkswagen Group Research.
The Nils measures 3.04 metres long, 1.39 metres wide and just 1.20 metres tall, making it about 0.5 metres shorter than the new Volkswagen up!. The Nils is built on a lightweight aluminium space-frame, while aluminium has been used on certain body parts such as the gull-wing-style doors and free-standing wheels. As a result, the Nils tips the scales at just 460kg.
The concept is powered by an electric motor that is located just behind the driver, and develops a constant 20bhp and 130Nm of torque, as well as a short boost of 33.5bhp. Volkswagen says the Nils can sprint from zero to 100km/h in less than 11 seconds and reach speeds of up to 130km/h. The concept rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels equipped with 115/80 (front) and 125/80 (rear) tyres that have been optimised for low rolling resistance, and a lithium-ion battery, which is also mounted at the back, has a capacity of 5.3 kWh, provides enough energy to cover a driving distance of around 65 kilometres.
"The goal of the NILS project is to research a technically realistic and economically feasible concept for a minimalist commuter vehicle that makes individual transportation more efficient and eco-friendly thanks to its electric drive,’ said Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Head of Volkswagen Group Research.
The Nils measures 3.04 metres long, 1.39 metres wide and just 1.20 metres tall, making it about 0.5 metres shorter than the new Volkswagen up!. The Nils is built on a lightweight aluminium space-frame, while aluminium has been used on certain body parts such as the gull-wing-style doors and free-standing wheels. As a result, the Nils tips the scales at just 460kg.
The concept is powered by an electric motor that is located just behind the driver, and develops a constant 20bhp and 130Nm of torque, as well as a short boost of 33.5bhp. Volkswagen says the Nils can sprint from zero to 100km/h in less than 11 seconds and reach speeds of up to 130km/h. The concept rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels equipped with 115/80 (front) and 125/80 (rear) tyres that have been optimised for low rolling resistance, and a lithium-ion battery, which is also mounted at the back, has a capacity of 5.3 kWh, provides enough energy to cover a driving distance of around 65 kilometres.
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