Hello From Europe

[tomasz]

To all elio lovers. If you dont want to wait for your elio you can already order new electric three whelled vehicle called SAM
www.alternative-elio.com
www.real-elio.com

 

[BiloxiGeek]

62 mile range? That's less than one gallon of gas in the Elio. No trunk space at all that I can see. Is it legal in the states? Has it been crash tested, what were the results? And it's more expensive.

It's a neat idea but it doesn't seem to stand up to the projected features of the Elio. But I guess since it's apparently available now it does have that on its side. But I'm doubtful its legal on American streets.

 

[ImOnabus]

62 mile range? That's less than one gallon of gas in the Elio. No trunk space at all that I can see. Is it legal in the states? Has it been crash tested, what were the results? And it's more expensive.

It's a neat idea but it doesn't seem to stand up to the projected features of the Elio. But I guess since it's apparently available now it does have that on its side. But I'm doubtful its legal on American streets.

Apparently they think so here:

http://sam-of-usa.com/

I used their calculator and at 84MPG and local electric supply costs, the Elio is less costly to operate until gasoline is over $2.20/gal. (right after the election). And I don't think the SAM has A/C...

 

[Coss]

I like this small print they have down the page

*Starting MSRP excludes options, battery pack, destination/delivery charge, taxes, registration fee

That will make a huge difference if you can get it imported. It doesn't appear to meet street legal features.

 

[BiloxiGeek]

I could get to work in it but only halfway home on a charge.

Frankly, I think it's kind of ugly anyway.

 

[BiloxiGeek]

Once you add the car and the 60 mile range battery pack (late this they'll have a pack that can go 100 miles), the cost is over $12,000. Almost twice a base Elio.

P.S. Took another look at the website, the 60 mile battery pack is $3,750. For a hundred mile pack it'll cost $5,750.

 

[ImOnabus]

I like this small print they have down the page

*Starting MSRP excludes options, battery pack, destination/delivery charge, taxes, registration fee

That will make a huge difference if you can get it imported. It doesn't appear to meet street legal features.

Great catch Coss - OMG, "Batteries Not Included!"

 

[ImOnabus]

I do recognize that vehicles like the SAM make a lot of sense in dense European and Pacific Rim cities with extremely narrow streets, limited parking, >$6/gal fuel costs and usually nominal 220V supply available to power chargers.
Here, as when I ride a motorcycle, I would have worries of someone parking a SUV or pick-um-up on me.

 

[W. WIllie]

Seems like they are worried about ELIO competition, when and if the ELIO gets exported.

Willie

 

[NSTG8R]

Maybe they've seen all the hits EM is getting on their site and commercials being aired, and decided to capitalize on it. Why else would you use the name of a vehicle that isn't even in production yet on your website. The only thing they have in common is three wheels.