FAQ

How much will an Electric Blue™ car cost?

Electric Blue vehicles will start at about $20,000.

How will I finance it?

Just like any other car. Electric Blue will identify responsive lenders and make the list available on our web site.

What about insurance?

Your insurance agent will insure the vehicle just like the normal gas version. In fact, they do not have any way to differentiate the engine type in their standard policies.

Is there a warranty?

We will warranty the car for 3 years. The batteries have a 3 year pro-rated warranty.

How do mileage costs compare with a gas vehicle?

It takes about 10 Kilowatt hours to charge the Electric Blue. Kilowatt hours vary in cost from about $.03 to $.12, depending on where you live and if you are on a day/night plan and the rates in general. So, it costs between $.30 and $1.20 to go 50 miles. If gasoline costs $3.50 per gallon, that same trip will usually require 1-2 gallons, or between $3.50 and $7.00.

Also, unlike a conventional gasoline powered vehicle, the Electric Blue vehicle can be charged from solar panels or a windmill which reduces the fuel cost to Zero!

The electric car does not use any power in the drive motor when it stops in traffic, saving even more!

What are the actual operating costs of an Electric Blue™ vehicle?

The easiest way to answer this is by mentioning all the costs you don’t have: there are no tune ups, no oil changes and no filters, spark plugs or other wear items in the motor. If you select a battery type that requires maintenance, you will have to put distilled water in every 3 months or so. Of course, you will still have to service the brakes and tires occasionally.

The batteries will last 3-5 years depending on how you use them. If you can charge the battery after each short trip, it will last longer than if you run it all the way down. A new set of batteries costs about $1500.00.

How safe is it?

We use only cars that meet all the applicable traffic safety standards. We do not change the basic structure of the car or its safety features. The batteries are secured in place with welded battery racks that are designed to restrain the batteries in the event of a collision or rollover. By placing the batteries under the rear seat, we put the weight low in the vehicle, lowering its center of gravity and further reducing the chance of a rollover.

Also, by going to electric, we eliminate all the gasoline and its associated fire and explosion hazard from the vehicle.

How much notice do I have before I run out of juice?

The original gas gauge on the dashboard will show how much power is available. You will have to plan your trips to allow them to fit in the 50 mile range. Also, the 50 mile range is for flat land, it will be less in hilly terrain.

What if I have to drive more than 50 miles?

The Electric Blue cars plug into an ordinary outlet. You can charge it anywhere to extend the range. So, if you drive 25 miles to work and you can charge it there, you will have the full range available when you go home. And, as a bonus, your batteries will last longer too!

What kind of performance does it get?

The electric version usually performs as well or better than the original gas version, except for the range. As an example, our prototype goes 0-60 in 12 seconds where the original gas engine goes 0-60 in 15 seconds.

How long does it take to charge?

The standard charger will restore a full charge in about 8 hours from an ordinary 115V outlet. We plan to offer an optional 240V charger that will plug into a clothes dryer outlet that will charge the battery in 3-4 hours.

When will you have a longer-range vehicle?

The range of the car is solely determined by the batteries. Battery technology is constantly improving and we will adopt new battery technology as soon as it becomes practical and affordable.

So an Electric Blue™ car is clean! But what about pollution from the power plant providing the electricity to charge it?

Electricity is made from many sources including: coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar, and hydro electric. Burning a gallon of gas produces about 30 pounds of CO2, utility supplied power, given the mix of sources, only produces 5 pounds for 10 Kilowatt hours.

With electricity, YOU have the choice of where it comes from. You can use the grid, solar, wind or hydro power

What about converting used cars? Wouldn’t that make an Electric Blue™ vehicle even more affordable?

The electric components (except the batteries) will not normally wear out so you will want to put them in a car in good condition. Often, older vehicles need to be cleaned up, painted or have other work done to them to get them in good condition. These costs do make converting an older vehicle less attractive than it would appear at first glance. Also, the Federal income tax credit only applies to new cars.

Electric conversions get the best results when the original vehicle weighs less than 3000 pounds. Many cars weigh much more than this.

We are considering this option. Please contact us with your ideas.

Electric Blue will have a limited number of test vehicles, evaluation returns, and other used cars available at very reasonable prices.


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