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Myers Motors' "NmG"

Monday, May 26th 2008 @ 6:30 AM    post viewed 4031 times

One of the two pure EVs available today in the US (not counting Tesla which has a 15 month waiting list) is the "NmG" by MyersMotors (http://www.myersmotors.com/).  This is really cool looking personal transportation vehicle that comes in just about any color imaginable.  If you want attention, you will get it with this guy!

What is nice about this bad boy, is that they do not skimp on feature.  Power windows, AM/FM stereo & CD player standard, two power ports for laptop & cell phone, heater/defroster, fan operated / vents (3), 6 cf trunk storage / adjustable seat back, tilt steering wheel / rack & pinion steering.  I guess AC is not needed in what is expected to be such short trips? 

Like the Xebra, this vehicle uses lead acid batteries.  Even the EV1 of many years ago had nickel metal hydride (second gen). This means the range is limited - to 30 miles.  Still not bad to get around town, especially at 70+ miles per hour! (No, that is not an error - this thing really does go 70+ miles per hour!)

Checking with the salesman, if ordered today I could have one in 6-12 weeks.  But I am not going to for two main reasons.  1) This vehicle is a ONE seater.  They justify the one seat in their FAQ, but even though I use my car alone 90% of the time, I really need that extra seat the other 10% of the time. 2) (this is the big one) The EV sells for $36,000.  I cannot help but feel that based on other technologies and other EVs out there that this incredibly high price tag for the one-seater is more taking advantage of desperate consumers who are emotional about gas prices and/or the environment.  I can almost guarantee that at that price point, the NmG will never be anything but a very niche product for a very niche market.  This "urks" me because I feel MyersMotors is not doing enough to help with the adoption of EVs.  Having said all that, I have not seen their business model and it is possible that due to their costs of doing business, that is the price they need to get.

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Guest		 a guest said on Monday, May 26th 2008 @ 3:36 PM:

I believe this costs more than their upcoming sedan. This would be the perfect commuter car for many people, especially if they have a second family car for days when more room is needed.

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Videojester said on Monday, May 26th 2008 @ 9:28 PM:

It is hard to imagine justifying $36K for a one-seater that only goes for 30 miles. ZAP has a better price point, but not great performance specs. It seems like someone should be able to do what Solectria tried to do -- get a small car (Geo Metro in their case) and do an EV conversion that has reasonable performance, that is, near-highway speeds and room for 4 (albeit with a typically limited range of 20 or so miles), and sold for a competitive price.

If you're willing to do the converting work yourself, a decent EV conversion can be had for around $10K, including $1K for a used donor car. It wouldn't be a new or luxury vehicle, but it would seat a family and keep up with traffic. Those of us in the sub-Tesla market (way below, in fact) would love a well-priced compromise for hauling the kids to soccer practice on nothing but volts.

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Guest		 a guest said on Thursday, May 29th 2008 @ 1:40 AM:

the correct work is "irks", nor "urks".

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Group Administrator		Bo said on Thursday, May 29th 2008 @ 4:59 AM:

The correct word is "word" not "work" :)

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JasonLattimer said on Wednesday, June 25th 2008 @ 8:48 PM:

In case any of you were wondering, there are much better alternatives available. One conversion company is Lion Electric Vehicles. They offer a Ford Escape EV for just under 40 thousand. Phoenix Motors also sells an SUT truck for about the same price.

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Guest		 a guest said on Friday, September 5th 2008 @ 8:17 PM:

I've been driving my NmG since May '07 on freeways in HOV lanes at 70-75 mph with no problems. At that speed I can drive the 14 miles one-way to work, re-charge at work all day at NO CHARGE, and then drive home reverse commute and re-charge over night. My electric bill (in Silicon Valley) has gone up about $8 per month. I paid $25K for the NmG and found it to be worth every penny. The latest price for a NmG is $29K with Lithium batteries and 60 mile range, not a bad price increase considering a doubling of driving range.
When I need that extra seat, I drive my former Winter commute-mobile, an 1981 RX-7 (25-26 mpg). For longer range trips in good weather I drive my '78 R100RS BMW (45-50 mpg).
If one really commits to EV transportation, driving one 9 out of 10 times is an excellent usage rate.
Remember that Myers Motors is currently selling a custom built Personal Electric Vehicle, not a mass produced PEV. The NmG pricing reflects that custom build and a future PEV from Myers Motors will be much more oriented to larger scale manufacturing, translating to lower manufacturing cost and better prices to consumers.
Pull the trigger and buy one now; otherwise the wait will be well into 2010 for anything freeway speed legal and they'll likely cost more too.

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Carter O
Free Access		CarterO said on Monday, May 4th 2009 @ 12:16 AM:

There are lots of studies conducted with this matter. Well there are really things that have been waiting for a more specific and competent information’s about this matter. You won't need credit repair if you get one either – it retails for under $7,000.  It's manufactured by Panther Motors in Florida, but it doesn't register as a car.  It registers as a motorcycle, and it's perfect for moderate distance transport.  If most of your driving takes place in town, then a Scoot Coupe is right up your alley.  It's set to revolutionize the scooter industry, and it might have a legitimate shot.  It might be worth a no fax cash advance to order a Scoot Coupe.

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