2011 Subaru Stella EV

Subaru Stella plug-in was offered in July of 2009 on price the ¥4.73 million ($58,028 U.S. at the current exchange rate). The electric minivehicle was initially offered for fleet use and most of the models shipped out to Japanese corporations and local governments.

However, the electric minivehicle was initially offered for fleet use and most of the models shipped out to Japanese corporations and local governments. Production volume of the electric Stella is low, as the automaker intends to sell only 400 units by the end of March 2011, but the battery-powered mini is Subaru’s only plug-in offering, and losing it would, at least temporarily, knock Subaru out of the electric segment.

In 2012, Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru-branded automobiles, intends to halt minivehicle production. The exact timing of the suspension has not been announced, but it seems likely that when Fuji Heavy withdraws from the minivehicle segment, the automaker’s only electric vehicle, the battery-powered Subaru Stella, will cease to exist.

But I’m not sure the next, whereas other automaker is in a race to create environmentally friendly vehicles.

The Subaru Stella EV is powered with 9.2 kWh battery pack, generating 47kW of maximum power output, which yields a nominal range of just 55 miles.

The Stella’s interior is snug but the torque electric motor means that it accelerates off the line quickly, getting to 40 mph in just four seconds. The top speed is limited to 60 mph to keep the batteries from overheating.

The EV can be re-charged up to 80% of its capacity in 15 minutes using the quick charging system, whereas it’s also fully rechargeable in 8 hours with AC100V household power outlet or 5 hours with AC200V.

The car not only offers zero CO2 emissions during driving but also dramatically reduced level of CO2 produced in the process of electric generation, compared to the petrol engine vehicle’s emissions level.

The Subaru Stella’s new mobility combines utility, practical driving range and environmental friendliness.

Specifications Data:

• Length×Width×Height: 3,395mm×1,475mm×1,660mm
• Curb weight: 1,010kg
• Passenger seating: 4
• Max. speed: 100km/h
• Per-charge driving distance: 90km (10-15 mode)
• Electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous system
• Max. power output: 47kW
• Max. torque: 170N·m
• Drive-train: Front-wheel drive
• Battery type: Lithium-ion batteries
• Total voltage: 346V
• Total energy: 9kWh