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There comes yet another choice in electric cars for London roads and that is the Sakura Maranello4. Made by the EFFIDI Automotive Group in Italy, it is marketed in the UK by the Sakura Battery Company Ltd.
What this car offers compared to other electric cars in the same range is a lot more storage space, more roominess inside for the passenger and the driver, a better range and a lot more comfort.
The hybrid car movement is growing all over the world, but the UK is making a big splash in the market with electric vehicles(evs). There has been lots of new model evs introduced and they appeal to the city commuters. Small, short range electric vehicles are popping up all over the country.
Maranello4 has a lot of features that come with the standard version: high seats with built in headrest, tinted windows that wind up and internally adjustable wing mirrors. The legroom and the headroom make it a very comfortable ride.
It can go up to 45 miles on a single charge and has a speed limit of 30 mph. So while it wouldn't be too hot on a highway or for out-of-city driving, it’s a great way to commute within the city.
Need to recharge it? You can plug the Maranello4 into any mains supply. It isn't very hot on the ‘looks’ front but it’s a great way to get around in the city and London especially, has some great breaks for electric cars like waiving congestion charges and discounted parking charges.
The Sakura Maranello4 is a 2-seater with a lot of boot space (can take a bicycle), is less than nine feet long and has rear-hinged doors which make for comfortable getting in and out. It is 5 1/2 feet tall and less than five feet wide. The chassis is all-stainless steel and the price in the UK is £11,500.
Let’s look at some of the specifications. The motor has a 4 KW rated output, with a controller limit of 350 amps, a 48V battery and a 220-amp lead-acid gel pack. It comes with an automatic transmission and has independent suspension 4 disc brakes. This makes for a comfortable ride and good braking.
One great addition is a heater that needs a little diesel tank outside – and this is said to last for a year – so that there is no extra drain on the battery in order to heat the car.
The inside of the car is sound-proof and everything is designed to give the people in the car the greatest comfort. The seats have been ergonomically designed. It also has 4 McPherson struts and a low barycentre to make sure that the grip on the road is very good.
You get a choice as far as colors go: from Positano Blue, Namibia Black, Sharm Red, Myanmar Yellow, Lanzarote Grey, Linosa Grey, Amazonia Green, Lanzarote Grey and Malaga White.
While the standard version comes with rear fog lights, 2-speed wipers, adjustable seats and reading as well as diagnostic lights, the ‘Superstar’ version includes remote control central locking, inertia-reel seatbelts, a rear deck and alloy wheels.
Both versions have additional options available like the GPS navigator, an anti-theft alarm, parking sensors and a radio-CD player.