Romanian Electric Vehicle Association

Light Electric Vehicle LEV-1

This first prototype is a light electric vehicle (LEV-1) designed to be a successful product, as a safe, affordable, environmental friendly effective mode of transportation. The Romanian LEV-1 is a four-wheel platform, at a maximum speed of 25km/h, equipped with a DC propulsion system, offering the manufacturer the possibility of building several variants of electric cars. The LEV-1 has a high efficiency, low weight, high safety and reliability, an appealing design and affordable price/performance ratio, that's why it may be one of the first solutions for an electric car successfully manufactured in Romania.

Technical characteristics of the propulsion system are:

D.C. rare earth permanent magnet motor 5 kW , 2000 rpm
Supply voltage: 120 V DC (10 x 12V/55Ah lead-acid VRLA batteries)
Electronic converter

Performances of the LEV-1 are:

Top speed: 25-30 km/h
Payload: 2 persons and max. 100 kg luggage
Range: 50 km (2 hours at 25 km/h)

Possible applications are:

Airports
Fairs and exhibitions
Commercial centers
Entertainment parks
Sport grounds/centers
Health resorts
Down-town