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Volvo is breaking into the all electric market with its electric version of the C30. Volvo  plans to sell this model for ~75,000 USD in 2012.

Specs

Car model: Volvo C30 – full four seater

Main engine: Electric engine 40/82KW

Power output: Electric engine 82kW, 111 bhp

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds

Charging duration: Charging via standard power socket, 230 V, 16 ampere: < 8 hours

Range on electric power: 150 km (NEDC cycle)

Battery energy content: 24 kWh nominal energy, of which 22.7 kWh used to power the car