| Subaru R1e | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fuji Heavy Industries |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatch |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 40 kW (54 hp; 54 PS) |
| Battery | laminated manganese lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 80 km (50 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,285 mm (129.3 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Subaru G4e |
The Subaru R1e was a battery-electric microcar produced by Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI),[1] first shown at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show.[2] The concept was jointly developed to prototype form with Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO), the giant Japanese utility company.[3] At least 40 prototypes were built by FHI and tested by TEPCO and the New York Power Authority.[4] The vehicle had a range of 80 kilometres (50 mi) and a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).