Unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Peugeot BB1 Concept is a vision of a compact urban vehicle that maximizes versatility and agility.
The BB1 is based on a tubular chassis designed by Peugeot Motorcycles, and the body is made up of carbon fibre. The weight is limited to 600 kg.
Among the exterior styling cues are the extended wheelarches,low door waistline, reverse opening doors and the double bubble roof, similar to the RCZ, which integrates solar cells.
The cabin features large glazed surfaces and motorcycle-inspired controls.
The BB1 is powered by two rear-mounted electric motor, each developing 20hp, coupled with two lithium-ion battery packs located under the rear seats, which allow for a range of 75 miles.
From the official Press Release:
With its BB1 concept car, Peugeot has pushed back the conventions and boundaries of current automobile manufacturing to create a totally new solution to the current and future needs of urban mobility.
Capable of seating four people in a vehicle just 2.5 metres long, the BB1 concept car is a full electric vehicle that reinvents the automobile in architecture, style, interior design, interior space, connectivity – while respecting the environment.
The BB1 concept car, unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, aims to explore new grounds with regards to urban mobility.
The BB1 is fitted with two electric motors mounted in the rear wheels, designed in association with Michelin. This original set-up maximises the interior space and draws its inspiration from the world of the quad bike.
They produce a maximum power output of 15 kW (20hp) - or 7.5 kW per motor, proving the optimum power to weight ratio for the vehicle in its urban driving environment.
This ensures the best possible response at start-up (0 to 19 mph in 2.8 seconds) and excellent in-gear acceleration (19 - 37 mph in 4 seconds), ensuring good driveability and safety.
The power for the vehicle is provided by two lithium-ion battery packs supplying energy to the respective electric motors located under the right and left-hand rear seats, with a comfortable range of 75 miles.
