| Venturi Astrolab | |
| Manufacturer: | Venturi (electric car company) |
| Production: | 2006 |
| Assembly: | Monaco |
| Class: | Hybrid |
| Motor: | 2006: 160NaN0, central rear mounted |
| Battery: | 7kWh Lithium iron phosphate |
| Range: | 110km (70miles) |
| Transmission: | Differential gear reduction with limited-slip differential, direct hold |
| Wheelbase: | 25001NaN1 |
| Length: | 38001NaN1 |
| Width: | 18401NaN1 |
| Height: | 12001NaN1 |
| Weight: | 280kg (620lb) |
| Designer: | Sacha Lakic |
The Venturi Astrolab was an early-2000s concept battery electric car with adjunct energy provided from solar panels mounted to the vehicle. It was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006.[1]
The original Venturi Astrolab uses a 160NaN0 electric motor in place of the internal combustion engine fitted to most cars. This electric motor also had a claimed maximum torque output of 36.80NaN0,[2] delivered instantly. The top speed of the Venturi Astrolab .[3]
With its bodywork composed of of high efficiency (21%) solar cells,[3] the Astrolab was aiming for a concept of zero emission vehicle; it was unveiled at the Mondial de l’Automobile in 2006. The builder claimed that the average daily intake of the solar cells would enable a range of . If greater range is required,[4] the onboard batteries extend this to .[2]