A new all-electric $35,000 three-wheeler with ‘over 200 miles of range’ showcased at CES

Utah-based company Vanderhall Motor is showcasing its new all-electric three-wheeler with ‘over 200 miles of range’ at CES in Las Vegas this week.

Vanderhall Motor usually uses a 1.4L turbocharged GM four-cylinder engine in its three-wheelers, but it will use dual AC motors and a 30 kWh lithium-ion battery pack for its first all-electric vehicle.

Marketing Director Daniel Boyer commented on their new electric vehicle offering:

“EVs have amazing performance advantages. Offering an electric powertrain is in line with Vanderhall’s focus on innovative, effortless performance. Our Venice model is already incredibly nimble, and the Edison² is the quickest Vanderhall we have ever produced.”

The new vehicle is called Edison², which is of course a tribute to Thomas Edison – though the company is also tipping its hat to Henry Ford by offering to paint the vehicle any color the customer wants — so long as it is black.

Here’s the vehicle, which will be displayed at CES Tech West in the Sands, Hall A, #40524 this week:

In a press release, the company says that the vehicle will have base MSRP of $34,950. They are starting pre-orders now and they expect to start deliveries as soon as Q2 2018.

Here are all the specs:

GENERAL

• Make: Vanderhall
• Model: Edison²
• Seats: 2
• Body Construction: Composite
• Exterior Color: Metallic Black
• Model Year: 2018
• Place of Manufacture: Provo, Utah

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• Convenience: Heated seats, dual-vent heating system
• Safety: ABS, traction control, brake assist, steering assist, roll bar
• Interior Material: Black V-Tex synthetic upholstery
• Audio: Bluetooth-connectable 600-watt sound system
• Lighting: LED (headlights, turn signals, brake lights) 

MOTOR

• Type: AC induction motor, 30 kWh lithium-ion battery
• Horsepower: 180
• Torque: 240 lb-ft
• Max. Range: Greater than 200 miles
• Charging: Type 2 EV plug or standard 110-volt household
• Drive: FWD  

PERFORMANCE

• 0-60 mph: 4.0 seconds
• Top Speed: 105 mph
• Lateral Cornering Stability: .95

CHASSIS

• Suspension, Front: Pushrod, coil-over hydraulic shocks (Vanderhall)
• Suspension, Rear: Single-sided swingarm, coil-over hydraulic shock (Vanderhall)
• Brake Calipers: Single-piston Brembo
• Brake Rotors: 330mm cross-drilled, ventilated
• Steering: GM rack-and-pinion, electronic assist

BODY

• Bodywork Designer: Vanderhall Design
• Base Platform: Vanderhall Mono Aluminum 
• Bodywork Material: Composite
• Cargo Capacity: 2,400 cu. in. 

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES

• Length: 144 in.
• Overall Width: 71 in.
• Track, Front: 60 in.
• Height: 44 in.
• Wheelbase: 100.4 in.
• Weight Distribution: 70/30
• Ground Clearance: 4.5 in.
• Curb Weight:  1,400 lbs.
• Load capacity: 500 lbs.

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Electrek’s Take

It looks like an electric vehicle with some significant power for its weight. I bet it’s a blast to drive. Please give me a test drive Vanderhall.

We have seen several new all-electric three-wheelers coming to market, like the Morgan EV3 and Electra Meccanica’s Solo, but it looks like Vanderhall is positioning the Edison² between those two vehicles in terms of price and performance.

What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below.