Current Status of Milner Motors ElectriCar

Last Updated: May 10, 2011

The first generation prototype of the ElectriCar was completed in the summer of 2008. The vehicle was changed to front wheel drive.

Aerodynamic testing was also completed which determined the drag coefficient and coefficient of rolling resistance. A coefficient of aerodynamic drag of .209 was obtained, which combined with the 1.5 meters square cross sectional area provides a CdA of .313, and required 5 HP to overcome aerodynamic drag at 60 MPH. The rolling resistance of .022 is about four times our goal, resulting in another 5 HP needed at 60 MPH, and will require some additional optimization. 

Since the summer of 2008 we have been working on the second generation ElectriCar. This included shortening the fuselage vehicle length from 200" to 180", increasing the fuselage size at the rear seat area by 3" in height and 2" in width, narrowing the vehicle from 72" to 70", raising the tops of the doors about 4" and moving the doors forward. We completed an Interior Ergonomic Study by an engineering company that ensures the interior of the vehicle meets government requirements for people ranging in size from a 95 percentile male to a 50% female.

The 2010 ElectriCar is complete, and was shown Nov 2-5, 2010 in Las Vegas at the SEMA show, and in February 2011 at the Portland Oregon Auto Show. All four doors have windows that open. Lithium batteries have been installed purchased and the Battery Management System is awaiting installation. The new one-speed motor unit and transmission have been installed.

We are currently optimizing the motor & transmission to achieve higher speeds. Once this is accomplished we will work through the licensing process to enable us to drive the vehicle on public roads.

We are now taking reservations for ElectriCar Kits. Click Here to Reserve your ElectriCar Kit.

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Monthly updates can be seen on our progress page. 

  2008 ElectriCar

  2010 ElectriCar