Mia electric
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The Mia electric is a city
electric car
produced by the Franco-German company Mia Electric in Cerizay
, France
. The standard Mia has a 13 hp electric motor with a 8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) battery pack
supplied by EVida that delivers a range of 130 kilometres (80.8 mi), and a maximum speed of 100 kph.
Production began in June 2011 and initial sales are limited to fleet customers in France and Germany. Sales to the public will start in 2012. Sales in the UK are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012.
concept car
unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2008. The production version was developed under the supervison of Murat Günak
at Heuliez
in Cerizay
. Following the bankruptcy of Heuliez, its business units were broken up. The traditional unit comprising car body manufacture and the subcontracting business went to the French company BGI, while the unit involved in the development and production of electric cars (Heuliez Vehicule Électrique) was taken over in July 2010 by Mia Electric. The new company absorbed the expertise of the employees as well as production and development capacities of the Cerizay location.
The basic Mia trim is a three-seater, measuring 2.87 m (9.4 ft), with two sliding doors and the driver seat is located in the center, and price starts at . The Mia L has four seats and a longer wheelbase measuring 3.19 m (10.5 ft), and pricing begins at . The Mia K is a box van with just the driver's set and also has a length of 3.19 m (10.5 ft). The cargo capacity is over 1500 litre. All three models comply with the European safety standards for passenger vehicles, and therefore is considered highway-capable. In addition to a central airbag for the driver and seats with three-point safety belts, the standard equipment for the Mia includes an Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and emergency brake assist
(EBA).
City car
A city car is a small car intended for use primarily in an urban area.City cars are sold worldwide and most automotive industry manufacturers have one or two in their line-up. In North-America city cars are often referred to simply as "subcompacts" alongside the superminis. These kind of cars...
electric car
Electric car
An electric car is an automobile which is propelled by electric motor, using electrical energy stored in batteries or another energy storage device. Electric cars were popular in the late-19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass...
produced by the Franco-German company Mia Electric in Cerizay
Cerizay
Cerizay is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-History:The name Cerizay probably originated during the closing centuries of the Roman occupation. During the Middle Ages the old town centre was situated beside a feudal castle...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. The standard Mia has a 13 hp electric motor with a 8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) battery pack
Lithium iron phosphate battery
The lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:...
supplied by EVida that delivers a range of 130 kilometres (80.8 mi), and a maximum speed of 100 kph.
Production began in June 2011 and initial sales are limited to fleet customers in France and Germany. Sales to the public will start in 2012. Sales in the UK are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012.
History
The Mia is based on the Heuliez FriendlyHeuliez
Heuliez is a French company that works as a production and design unit for various automakers. It specializes in producing short series for niche markets, such as convertibles or station-wagons....
concept car
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2008. The production version was developed under the supervison of Murat Günak
Murat Günak
Murat Günak born 9 August 1957 in Istanbul, is the former head designer of Volkswagen. On basis of a mandate through his consultant company MGMO GmbH he was CEO of Mindset AG between July 2008 and January 2009....
at Heuliez
Heuliez
Heuliez is a French company that works as a production and design unit for various automakers. It specializes in producing short series for niche markets, such as convertibles or station-wagons....
in Cerizay
Cerizay
Cerizay is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-History:The name Cerizay probably originated during the closing centuries of the Roman occupation. During the Middle Ages the old town centre was situated beside a feudal castle...
. Following the bankruptcy of Heuliez, its business units were broken up. The traditional unit comprising car body manufacture and the subcontracting business went to the French company BGI, while the unit involved in the development and production of electric cars (Heuliez Vehicule Électrique) was taken over in July 2010 by Mia Electric. The new company absorbed the expertise of the employees as well as production and development capacities of the Cerizay location.
Specifications and models
The Mia electric is offered in three trims, Mia, Mia L and Mia K, all trims have two battery options, as the standard 8kWh battery can be replaced by a larger 12 kWh battery, allowing to increase the range from 80 kilometre to 120 kilometre. The battery pack has a 3-year warranty period.The basic Mia trim is a three-seater, measuring 2.87 m (9.4 ft), with two sliding doors and the driver seat is located in the center, and price starts at . The Mia L has four seats and a longer wheelbase measuring 3.19 m (10.5 ft), and pricing begins at . The Mia K is a box van with just the driver's set and also has a length of 3.19 m (10.5 ft). The cargo capacity is over 1500 litre. All three models comply with the European safety standards for passenger vehicles, and therefore is considered highway-capable. In addition to a central airbag for the driver and seats with three-point safety belts, the standard equipment for the Mia includes an Anti-lock braking system
Anti-lock braking system
An anti-lock braking system is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up and therefore avoiding skidding.An ABS generally offers...
(ABS) and emergency brake assist
Emergency Brake Assist
Emergency Brake Assist is a safety system in motor vehicles designed to ensure maximum braking power is used in an emergency stop situation...
(EBA).
Production and sales
The Mia electric pre-production version was introduced at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Production began in June 2011 and this version was showcased at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Initial sales are limited to fleet customers in France and Germany. Sales to the public will start in 2012. Sales in the UK are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012. A total of 13 units were sold in France in September 2011.See also
- Government incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehicles have been established by several national and local governments around the world as a financial incentive for consumers to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle....
- HeuliezHeuliezHeuliez is a French company that works as a production and design unit for various automakers. It specializes in producing short series for niche markets, such as convertibles or station-wagons....
- List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles
- List of production battery electric vehicles
- Plug-in electric vehiclePlug-in electric vehicleA plug-in electric vehicle is any motor vehicle that can be recharged from any external source of electricity, such as wall sockets, and the electricity stored in the rechargeable battery packs drives or contributes to drive the wheels...
- Zero-emissions vehicleZero-emissions vehicleA zero-emissions vehicle, or ZEV, is a vehicle that emits no tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power. Harmful pollutants to the health and the environment include particulates , hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ozone, lead, and various oxides of nitrogen. Although not considered emission...