1997 S-10 EV1 Specs
The 1997 S-10 EV1 designation refers to the electric version of Chevrolet's S-10 compact pickup truck for the 1997 model-year. The '97 S-10 EV uses the EV1 technology that parent company General Motors debuted with the GM EV1, significant for being the first mass-produced electric vehicle from a major auto manufacturer.
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Battery and Charging
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The 1997 Chevrolet S-10 EV1 uses a valve-regulated, lead acid battery manufactured by Delphi Energy. It has a system voltage of 312 volts and a module voltage of 12 volts. According to Chevrolet, customers can fully charge the battery within five hours, and the battery lasts up to eight hours on a full charge.
Performance and Motor
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With a full battery charge, the 1997 Chevrolet S-10 EV can accelerate from 0 to 50 miles per hour in 10.35 seconds, and it has a top speed of 68 MPH when covering the 1/4-mile. Drivers can expect to get a fuel economy of 46 MPH in town and 60 MPH on the highway. The electric truck has a three-phase, liquid-cooled, AC induction motor that produces 85 kilowatts.
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Physical Dimensions
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Designed as a two-door vehicle, the 1997 Chevrolet S-10 EV is 189 inches long, 68 inches wide and 62 inches high. The truck has a 108-inch wheelbase and 5 inches of ground clearance. The pickup's gross vehicle weight rating (its peak allowable total weight when loaded) is 5,150 lbs. The '97 S-10 EV can seat up to three people, with 40 inches of headroom, 42 inches of legroom, 57 inches of shoulder room and 52 inches of hip room.
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