Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle
The Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle is a battery electric minivan announced by Canoo. Four models have been announced, with range estimates of 400 kilometers (250 mi) and an estimated 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 6.3 seconds.[1]
| Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Canoo |
| Production | 2022-present |
| Assembly | United States: Arkansas, Oklahoma |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV (M) |
| Body style | 5-door Minivan |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 250 kW (340 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Transmission | Single speed with fixed ratio |
| Battery | 80 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 400 km (250 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2,850 mm) |
| Length | 174.1 in (4,422 mm) |
| Width | 74.6 in (1,895 mm) |
| Height | 72.7 in (1,847 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,450 lb (2,018 kg) |
The base price of the vehicle is announced to be US$34,750. Production of the Lifestyle Vehicle was stated to begin in late 2022.[2]
Design
The Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle will be available in four trims. The Delivery trim, priced US$34,750, would offer two seats and 1464 lbs (664 kg) of cargo capacity. The Base trim would be able to sit 5 persons. The Premium trim, priced $49,950, would offer 7 seats with two additional seats mounted longitudinally on the rear doors, a glass roof, a front street view window, a 17 speakers audio system, ambient lighting and an ultraviolet air purifying system. The Adventure trim would add an exclusive paint color, a tow hitch and roof rack.[3]
Specifications
The Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle (LV) would be built on a chassis integrating the battery and driving elements in a single "skateboard". Suspensions would use a double wishbone with a transverse composite leaf spring.[4]
The LV would be equipped with a drive-by-wire system, eliminating the need for mechanical connections like a steering shaft and allowing for a greater flexibility in designing the cabin. The body would be a steel structure covered by plastic panels.[4]
The LV is announced to have a 80 kWh (290 MJ) battery with a range of about 250 mi (400 km). The battery is to use 2170 cylindrical lithium-ion cells manufactured by Panasonic and integrated into the chassis in eight structural battery modules.[5]
Production
Lifestyle Vehicles will be assembled in factories to be built in Arkansas and Pryor, Oklahoma. As of 2022, Canoo aims to build at least 3,000 vehicles in 2022, then 14,000 in 2023 and 40,000 in 2024 and 70,000 in 2025.[6]
References
- Brady, Duncan. "2022 Canoo LV Buyer's Guide: Reviews, Specs, Comparisons". MotorTrend. Archived from the original on 2022-01-01. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- Edelstein, Stephen (2021-05-19). "Canoo prices its EVs, starting at $34,750 for Lifestyle Vehicle due in 2022". Green Car Reports. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- "Canoo Vehicle". www.canoo.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- Abuelsamid, Sam (2019-09-24). "Introducing Canoo, No Paddles Required For This Electric Van". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- Halvorson, Bengt (2021-10-26). "Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle will get Panasonic cylindrical cells for its structural battery approach". Green Car Reports. Archived from the original on 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- Miller, Caleb (2021-12-20). "Startup Canoo Will Build Radical EVs in Arkansas and Oklahoma". www.caranddriver.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2022-01-04.