Reviving the Electric CarReviving the Electric Car

HistoryHistory

1832 Robert Anderson invents a non-rechargeable electric carriage.

1835 Thomas Davenport builds the first practical electric vehicle and receiving a patent for the first electric motor in 1837.

1859 French physicist Gaston Planté invents the rechargeable lead-acid battery.

1891 William Morrison of Des Moines, Iowa builds the first successful electric automobile in the United States.

1900 One-third of all cars found on the roads of New York City, Boston, and Chicago are electric.

1911 Baker Electric1902 Woods Electric Phaeton

HistoryHistory

1908 Henry Ford introduces the gasoline-powered Model T.1912 Charles Kettering invents the electric automobile starter. Eliminating the need for a hand crank starter on gasoline powered vehicles.1972 Victor Wouk builds the first full-size hybrid vehicle1974 Vanguard-Sebring's CitiCar is introduced it has a top speed of 30 mph and a 40 mile range.1975 The U.S. Postal Service purchases 350 electric delivery jeeps from AM General.

1975 Sebring-Vanguard-CitiCarVictor Wouk with 1972 Buick Skylark Hybrid

HistoryHistory

1996 General Motors Saturn EV1 is released. 1997 Toyota introduces the Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid.2003 General Motors announces that it will not renew leases on the EV1.2007 General Motors unveils the Chevrolet Volt concept car.

2008 Tesla Motors begins production of the Tesla Roadster

1996 Saturn EV1 Chevrolet Volt Concept Car

1904 Baker Electric Stanhope1904 Baker Electric Stanhope

Horsepower – 1.75Horsepower – 1.75

Top Speed – 14 mphTop Speed – 14 mph

3 Speed Transmission3 Speed Transmission

Range – 40 milesRange – 40 miles

Weight – 975 lbsWeight – 975 lbs

Shaft driveShaft drive

$1600$1600

1975 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar1975 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar

Horsepower – 3.5Horsepower – 3.5

Top Speed – 44 mphTop Speed – 44 mph

3 Speed Transmission3 Speed Transmission

Range – 50 milesRange – 50 miles

Weight – 1475 lbsWeight – 1475 lbs

Direct DriveDirect Drive

Full charge in 6 hoursFull charge in 6 hours

$3500$3500

1998 Saturn EV11998 Saturn EV1Horsepower – 137 Horsepower – 137 Top Speed – 80 mph (regulated)Top Speed – 80 mph (regulated)Range – 75 to 130 milesRange – 75 to 130 milesWeight – 3084 lbsWeight – 3084 lbsFull charge in 6 hoursFull charge in 6 hours$33,995 ($349 per month lease)$33,995 ($349 per month lease)

Saturn EV1 TodaySaturn EV1 Today

Tesla RoadsterTesla Roadster

Horsepower – 248Horsepower – 248

Top Speed – 125 mphTop Speed – 125 mph

2 Speed Transmission2 Speed Transmission

Range – 220 milesRange – 220 miles

Full charge in 3.5 hrs Full charge in 3.5 hrs (with 70 amp home (with 70 amp home charging station)charging station)

Shaft DriveShaft Drive

Weight – 2690 lbsWeight – 2690 lbs

$109,000 (2009)$109,000 (2009)

Tesla RoadsterTesla RoadsterFactory OptionsFactory Options

Premium Audio Package $2,000

Custom seats $2,500

Painted Carbon Fiber Hard Top/Exposed Carbon Fiber Hard Top $3,200/$5,000

Metallic or Premium Exterior Paint $500/$1,000

High Power Connector: 40 amp/70 amp $1,500/$2,000

Mobile Connector $1,200

Fully loaded- $122,700

Tesla RoadsterTesla RoadsterPerformancePerformance

Continuous Continuous TorqueTorque

0-60 in 3.9 0-60 in 3.9 secondsseconds

125 mph 125 mph top speedtop speed

Tesla RoadsterTesla Roadster

Tesla RoadsterTesla RoadsterBattery TechnologyBattery Technology

6,831 Lithium Ion 6,831 Lithium Ion batteries (laptop)batteries (laptop)

Each cell is Each cell is independentindependent

100,000 mile life 100,000 mile life expectancyexpectancy

Non-hazardous wasteNon-hazardous waste

RecyclableRecyclable

Accounts for $20,000 Accounts for $20,000 of the cost of the of the cost of the vehiclevehicle

Battery CostBattery Cost

Tesla Roadster Tesla Roadster Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency

Tesla Roadster Tesla Roadster Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency

Per Mile CostPer Mile CostAt $.06 US per KWh, a battery-powered car costs $.02-$.03 per mile on grid electricity

Tesla Roadster cost is calculated using average winter/summer PG&E schedule E-9 off-peak “rate A” tariff, as of March 1, 2007.

Per Mile Cost Per Mile Cost ComparisonComparison

Tesla Roadster Tesla Roadster Energy Efficiency- SolarEnergy Efficiency- Solar

“…“…the panels produce about $3,200 worth of the panels produce about $3,200 worth of transportation fuel plus about $600 worth transportation fuel plus about $600 worth of home energy, for a total of about $3,800 of home energy, for a total of about $3,800 per year.”- Martin Eberhard per year.”- Martin Eberhard

Tesla RoadsterTesla RoadsterMaintenanceMaintenance

12,000 miles/12 months12,000 miles/12 months

Reduced Maintenance Reduced Maintenance No motor oil or oil filters to change No motor oil or oil filters to change No smog equipment to checkNo smog equipment to check No air filters to replaceNo air filters to replace

No power steering fluids to refillNo power steering fluids to refill

Tesla Business ModelTesla Business Model

Electric vehicle technology without sacrificing Electric vehicle technology without sacrificing performance or style.performance or style.

Competitive price point with other “supercars”.Competitive price point with other “supercars”.

High end technology can be optimized and reused on High end technology can be optimized and reused on more accessible vehicles.more accessible vehicles.

Plans for WhiteStar sedan are in the works.Plans for WhiteStar sedan are in the works.

ObstaclesObstacles

Start-up car companyStart-up car company

Lithium Ion battery costsLithium Ion battery costs

Range concernsRange concerns

Price and consumer acceptancePrice and consumer acceptance

MarketMarket