Poll ---- Your interest in an electric Elio ?

[3wheelin]

How about the Koenigsegg 3 cylinder engine that produces 600 horsepower?

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Lol that poor engine shouldn't be working that hard!

 

[Ray O]

Ford also has a nice 1000 cc turbo that would be good put this with a cvt trans and it still would get great millage

 

[BaldGuy]

A vehicle that does this well with fuel economy when gas powered doesn't need to be electric. I would rather have a gas powered Elio, but with a more powerful engine. To me the 55 HP engine will leave a lot to be desired performance wise. There's no reason they couldn't use something like the Toyota 1.5 liter Yaris engine, or the Honda Fit engine. These would be dependable and more powerful choices. Fuel economy would still be incredible, as would be the performance...

Elio is no longer going to use their own engine they had designed by IAV. No information has been released on what engine they plan to use. So the Toyota 1.5 or the Honda Fit might very well be the one. Nobody knows.

Northville’s IAV Group Builds New Engine to Power Elio Commuter Car - DBusiness Magazine

Elio Motors, which operates a technical center in Troy, has teamed up with IAV Group in Northville to build an engine to power the Elio, a $6,800 commuter vehicle that has an anticipated fuel rating of 84 mpg.

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Elio Motors to buy engines, abandons building its own

Elio Motors, which has been struggling since 2009 to build its own ultra-cheap, small, fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car, announced Thursday that it will source an engine from a major automaker. Previously, the company planned to build its own 3-cylinder engine with up to 55 horsepower for its...

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[84mpg]

Elio is no longer going to use their own engine they had designed by IAV. No information has been released on what engine they plan to use. So the Toyota 1.5 or the Honda Fit might very well be the one. Nobody knows.

Northville’s IAV Group Builds New Engine to Power Elio Commuter Car - DBusiness Magazine

Elio Motors, which operates a technical center in Troy, has teamed up with IAV Group in Northville to build an engine to power the Elio, a $6,800 commuter vehicle that has an anticipated fuel rating of 84 mpg.

www.dbusiness.com

Elio Motors to buy engines, abandons building its own

Elio Motors, which has been struggling since 2009 to build its own ultra-cheap, small, fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car, announced Thursday that it will source an engine from a major automaker. Previously, the company planned to build its own 3-cylinder engine with up to 55 horsepower for its...

www.greencarreports.com

If I remember correctly, didn't Elio sign up with Roush first – to help figure out the engine after they decided to scrap their own? Does Roush still have the strong connect with Ford? I'm afraid it's all mute as they're going first with electric (if they go at all). Anyone heard any new news from Elio? I haven't heard a word myself.

 

[Coss]

Not a word from anyone there, maybe it's time to rattle some cages.....

 

[RSchneider]

If I remember correctly, didn't Elio sign up with Roush first – to help figure out the engine after they decided to scrap their own? Does Roush still have the strong connect with Ford? I'm afraid it's all mute as they're going first with electric (if they go at all). Anyone heard any new news from Elio? I haven't heard a word myself.

Elio has been working with Roush since 2015. Also, Roush has strong ties to about every manufacturer of automobiles, trucks and military equipment on the planet. Not just Ford. On the other hand, I think Elio was going with the VW 3 cylinder engine since Elio has strong ties to IAV since they are owned by VW and Continental. IAV designed and developed the VW 3 cylinder. Plus, Elio has strong ties with Continental as they supplied the ABS/Stability/TC system, tires and ECU for the Elio. So Elio got the detailed info for the VW engine from their partners and asked Roush if it would fit. That's what I think.

Also, the pic of the Koenigsegg in the previous post is of the twin turbo V8. Here's a video explaining the 3 cylinder and it's from one of the few non Elio employees that have driven an actual Elio. So maybe he might be the guy to contact as he has a direct line to Paul.

 

[84mpg]

Elio has been working with Roush since 2015. Also, Roush has strong ties to about every manufacturer of automobiles, trucks and military equipment on the planet. Not just Ford. On the other hand, I think Elio was going with the VW 3 cylinder engine since Elio has strong ties to IAV since they are owned by VW and Continental. IAV designed and developed the VW 3 cylinder. Plus, Elio has strong ties with Continental as they supplied the ABS/Stability/TC system, tires and ECU for the Elio. So Elio got the detailed info for the VW engine from their partners and asked Roush if it would fit. That's what I think.

Also, the pic of the Koenigsegg in the previous post is of the twin turbo V8. Here's a video explaining the 3 cylinder and it's from one of the few non Elio employees that have driven an actual Elio. So maybe he might be the guy to contact as he has a direct line to Paul.

Thanks for the info.... that all makes sense. It's been so long ago since we were all in heavy discussions, I forgot about the IAV and Continental connections. At the pace Elio is moving, there may never be an ICE version. Just an electric, if that....

 

[Bert]

My commute is 75 miles round trip. A lot of hills between me and work. Cold weather reduces electric mileage significantly. Even if it were only a commuter, it really won't work for me. Give me the ICE I signed up for please..

 

[JEBar]

My commute is 75 miles round trip. A lot of hills between me and work. Cold weather reduces electric mileage significantly. Even if it were only a commuter, it really won't work for me. Give me the ICE I signed up for please..

sadly for most of us, that ain't likely to happen .... moving on the a BEX appears to be our best and only option

 

[84mpg]

sadly for most of us, that ain't likely to happen .... moving on the a BEX appears to be our best and only option

yep. I have no doubt the BEX will arrive long before the Elio does. I'd just about put some big money on that.