Aixam MINAUTO II eMINAUTO 5.44 kWh (8 Hp)
Aixam MINAUTO:
Aixam-Mega is a French automobile manufacturer based in Aix-les-Bains, Savoie. It was founded in 1983 to make microcars following the acquisition of Arola. On 11 April 2013, US based Polaris Industries announced that it had acquired Aixam-Mega from previous owners Axa Private Equity....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Aixam MINAUTO (II). Weighing only 425 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 45 km/h. A lightweight four-wheeled vehicle, often used for short-distance travel. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (8 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 3.1 L/100 km.
- • Standard trunk space (422 L) suitable for daily needs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I CROSS: 2018 - March, 2023).
| General: |
| Brand: | Aixam |
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| Model: | MINAUTO |
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| Generation: | II |
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| Modification (Engine): | eMINAUTO 5.44 kWh (8 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | November, 2023 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Quadricycle |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 3 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Maximum speed: | 45 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 53.1 kg/Hp, 18.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.6 kg/Nm, 94.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 425 |
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| Max. weight: | 675 |
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| Max load: | 250 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 422 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 2759 mm mm [239mm less] |
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| Width: | 1500 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 1795 mm mm [205mm less] |
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| Width including mirrors: | 1775 mm |
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| Front track: | 1345 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1345 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 8 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 1 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Disc, 220 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum, 160 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 145/70 R13; 155/65 R14; 155/70 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 13; 14 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 5.44 kWh |
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| Battery technology: | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO |
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| System power: | 8 Hp |
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| System torque: | 40 Nm |
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| All-electric range: | 75 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 8 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 40 Nm |
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| Average Energy consumption: | 8.6 kWh/100 km |
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| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
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| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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