ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) Vehicles Corp, has announced the specifications of its SOLO Cargo electric vehicles (EV) as well as the timeline for the start of deliveries, expected to begin in the second quarter of 2022.
The Canadian electric car company said the SOLO Cargo EV was developed based on direct input from prospective customers, having been modified with an expanded cargo box to accommodate a wide variety of applications for fleet and commercial customers with functionally and utility in mind.
The SOLO Cargo EV has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 miles per hour, making it safe for highway use, said the company. It also features front and rear crumple zones, side impact protection, a Kevlar reinforced safety hoop, torque-limiting control as well as power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and a configurable entertainment system.
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The SOLO Cargo EV dimensions have been expanded to include cargo space for a total of 11.8 cubic feet of storage space – as compared to 5 cubic feet of storage in the standard SOLO EV. The uniquely styled vehicle is 53” tall and approximately 123” long, and the rear cargo dimensions are 37.5” long x 34” wide x 16” high.
ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) said the Cargo version contains a variety of features for commercial applications including a bulkhead which separates the driver from the cargo contents, an adjustable/folding interior floor panel, cargo netting, lighting in the rear cargo space and a telematics enabled device. For added safety, the roof is reinforced with a Kevlar band.
The SOLO Cargo EV is now available for order with ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) fleet representatives by phone or email – all at a starting price of $24,500. A sales manager is available to walk customers through the purchasing and outfitting process, noted the company.
A post-sale account manager is provided for aftersales service and warranty support including in-shop service trainings, parts, and allocated resources to ensure limited downtime for fleets, it added.
“The SOLO Cargo EV is purpose-built for light commercial fleets seeking a cost effective and sustainable approach to delivery with space for a single driver and enough cargo room to support an efficient delivery operation,” ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) CEO Kevin Pavlov said in a statement. “Early prototype SOLO Cargo vehicles have been deployed in several exciting applications throughout California and Arizona, receiving positive feedback from customers. Through these efforts, we have garnered significant indications of interest from our fleet industry outreach. We are excited to begin offering this new version and expanding our addressable market into the highly promising commercial and fleet space.”
The EV maker said the exterior wrapping of the SOLO Cargo EV can be “customized” based on a customer’s needs including optional graphics, logos and customized lighting for municipalities and security applications. Additional third-party up-fitting options are available for the interior such as warming and cooling elements for food delivery, strobe lighting and locked boxes along with shelves and bins.
Deliveries of a limited number of the SOLO Cargo EVs are expected to start in the second quarter of 2022, according to the company.
The company has a hotline 1-888-457-SOLO for prospective customers, who can also email fleet.inquiry@electrameccanica.com.
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