The electric version of the Niva may turn out to be an even more compromise than the Largus station wagon
The Motor.ru resource published details about the future electric Niva, the prototype of which is already being tested by AvtoVAZ. Reportedly, the e-Niva will be made with little expense: the SUV will be unified as much as possible with the e-Largus power plant — this will save money on R&D.
The traction battery will be installed instead of the gas tank, and the electric motor and control electronics — under the hood. For e-Largus, the maximum battery capacity of 61 kW·h is achieved by installing a two-piece traction battery— instead of the gas tank and under the hood. But if «Niva». There will be only one part, instead of a gas tank, then the capacity will be 45.7 kW·h. And if the real power reserve exceeds 200 km, it will not be by much.
And also the center of gravity: at «Niva» it will be even higher than that of the e-Largus, and this will inevitably affect handling. As for the motor power, it should be the same as that of e-Largus: nominal — 68 hp, short-term peak — 163 hp Despite the fact that the power plant will be radically different, the all-wheel drive system will remain the same — mechanical.