Vivacity 3 – Electric

The first manufacturer to mass produce an electric scooter, Peugeot Motocycles made a sensational splash at the 1996 Cologne Motor Show. Such a strong innovation that the vehicle even had a test track on the Peugeot stand: something never before seen. The model sold 3,500 units until 2006, when production was stopped.

A sensible decision, explained by a sales volume that is still relatively limited on the electric market, stemming from the ageing of the technologies used, a high price and the absence of adequate urban infrastructures to recharge the vehicle easily. Nowadays, increasing public awareness, changing life styles and a favourable media response render the market more receptive to green solutions, resulting in a new approach to urban mobility. It is in this context that Peugeot Motocycles unveils E-Vivacity, the ultimate eco-citizen scooter.

How does it work ?
The battery E-Vivacity uses 1 Lithium Ion Cobalt battery, located underneath the storage space, leaving the storage space completely free to store a scooter lock and a helmet! More than a feat, this is a minor revolution on such a compact scooter that allows itself the indulgence of a 35L storage capacity. The Lithium Ion Cobalt battery has many advantages: it allows a minimum of 1,000 intensive charging/discharging cycles without any harm and without a memory effect, its life means it can cover over 40,000 km under normal use conditions, its energy density is high, for an operating range of 80 km to 100 km on the road, depending on the type of use. The electronic system integrated in the battery (BMS: Battery Management System)
monitors the charge and the temperature of the different elements, ensures the safety of the system, manages battery life and optimises the autonomy.

Recharging!
Equipped with an on-board charger and a charging cable underneath the seat, E-Vivacity is plugged into a 230 V – 16 A domestic socket. A complete charge (empty battery) takes four hours. The first two hours recover 80% of total battery capacity, while the last two hours are used to level out the  monoblocs. The sophistication of the electronic management helps to optimise the energy output and life of the batteries. E-Vivacity thus produces performances at least equivalent to a 50 cm3 petrol scooter. In urban use, it fits in well with the traffic thanks to its lively start: the gradual power and the torque of its motor guarantee supple, fluid driving with no jolting; its very cheap maintenance is limited to the replacement of consumables such as the tyres or brakes.

Quiet and clean, its maximum authorised speed is 45 km/h. Its easy, almost intuitive handling makes trips more pleasant than ever: lack of noise, smell – 2 -or vibrations, while retaining a surprising ability to accelerate from a standing start. An impression of calm and serenity is conveyed by this concept that gives the city a completely new face. Back home, a simple socket enables the owner to “fill up”: the seat is unlocked with the key, it is plugged in and the recharge light comes on indicating that the charger fan is operational for the 4 hours needed to charge the battery. In addition to its incomparable driving pleasure, what makes the difference is the remarkably low cost of use: from €4 for 100km with a petrol scooter, to. only €0.4 and costs divided by 10. With an average annual distance of 4,000 kms for a 50 cm3, E-Vivacity would only cost €16 in energy to cover a whole year’s trips, at zero C02 emissions!

 

 

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