Electric Car – The Kurrent – SpartanEdge Test Drive
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at
2:55 pm
The American Electric Vehicle Company in Ferndale, Michigan, will soon begin selling the all-electric car called the Kurrent for 00 (with a 00 federal tax rebate). The car costs about 1-cent per mile to drive, compared to 14- to 16-cents per mile for an SUV. SpartanEdge.com Editor Alex Scott and cameraman Phil Moon take the test vehicle out of a spin on the Michigan State University campus.
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i am a fan of EV’s but i really dont understand why you would have an electric car for the states designed in italy. Its clear that this car would sell in Italy (all the cars in italy are tiny) but here in the states? not a chance.
it would have made ALOT more sense to have chosen a design firm in the USA who knows what the AMERICAN public want and need in a car. not what Italian citizens want
It’s time for a change people, Wake up!
Yeah, both the range and size are practical there, but here in houston you would probably get your ass run over by anything bigger than an SUV. And man does this city have shit tons of commercial trucks. The distance not enough also for the huge commutes we have.
OK,you critics need to realize that you have already made lifestyle choices based on cheap energy and a complete disregard for how your wasteful use of carbon based fuels impacts other people and our planet. If you live 30 miles from work, you’re right, this car won’t work for you. But if you live in the innercity where your work, shopping, and entertainment trips are within 5 miles from where you live, this is a perfect solution for your daily travel needs.
Cogent analysis well put. Bravo.
This car looks like crap. Go to lionev website. They got Sedan, SUV, and Trucks. 100% electric. Cost about $30K.
Get a Real EV at Lionev website. Sedans, SUVs, and Trucks. Cost about $30-40K. Max tested range 456 miles.
OMG I gotta buy one of those…ugh too bad they put in a heater instead of air conditioning, it’d suck during summer here in phoenix! well if they have a heater im sure they can put in A/C right? right??
These have been available in the UK for quite some time if you want one google Electrica
top speed 35 mph range 30 miles not good try litham battres.
Hi There:
I just bought a Kurrent.
On the truck coming from the Kirkland, WA dealer I visited.
I’d love to replace the four lead-gel batteries. Like switching to a light-weight lithium battery. I’d LOVE to learn how to switch to that battery style for my Kurrent.
Thanks, Jay
Baltimore City
I bought a Kurrent.
I have a 3-mile commute.
Bye-Bye unreliable bus system.
Jay- Baltimore City
Actually the best solution is a bicycle with a detachable trailer. Of course this car is a good solution for people with physical limitations. If you haven’t already, please go to or investigate Amsterdam someday. You’ll see 90 year old grandmas in dresses riding their bicycles, a heart-warming sight indeed, like something out of Dr. Seuss. Almost everyone is on bicycles there.
50 miles, not 30! naughty! and by the way, it’s lithium. lithium ion batteries are REALLY expensive.
Does it have the option of a stereo?
does it have a stereo or the option of one?
American Electric has been folded up and haven’t paid their vendors for completed work. They claim their largest creditor, TMV Group, the gentlemen in the video, called in the financing note and took over the check book. TMV Group has let the vendors looking for payment know that American Electric Vehicle has been dissolved. No company, no payment. Convenient hey. Anybody looking to buy this vehicle beware
It is intended to complement your car for short trips. Saving you gas, parking, car mileage and the environment.
I’ll drive 15 miles to the Ferry, then take the ferry into SF
If only I could drive it onto the ferry!!!
I still love my BMW SUV.
Mine is coming with a stereo…
can’t wait.
Mu Kurrent car is terrific here in Baltimore City. ‘m the 31st Low Speed Vehicle owner in the entire state of Maryland. Stop paying the gas companies.
Hey, do any of you Kurrent owners know if the 35mph speed is governed?? A lot of these EVs are actually able to go faster if you remove the governor on the engines.
The Kurrent and other similar NEV’s (Neighborhood Electric Vehicles) are limited to 35 MPH such that they don’t have to pass all conventional car safety standards. They fall under FMVSS 500, which at least makes them have windshields, lights, a horn, seat belts, turn signals and brake lights, but not side impact protection, nor bumper standards, or other standards required by conventional cars. They can only operate on roads marked 35 MPH or less, OR they can run on UNmarked unpaved roads.
Looks like some suspension wouldn’t go amiss.
What is your Battery-Motor-controller combo?
With or without transmission?
What was your car weight minus the IC equipment?
What is your weight with batteries?
hey! cut out the backgroung noise dude.
I agree with recycling, but this story is 2 years old!