Chrysler Zeo Concept. March 08

With its 23-inch wheels to the corners and muscular forms, the ZEO exhibits a new youthful breed of muscle machine.
The ZEO concept is designed to break the paradigm of what an electric car should look like, said Bill Zheng, Dodge ZEO principal exterior designer. "An electric car can be as expressive as any gasoline powered vehicle. The Dodge ZEO concept proves that point, and then some. To this end, the ZEO's body has been given a three-dimensional form, with the fenders boldly offset to the body". The advanced propulsion system powering the Dodge ZEO concept is electric only with a 64 kilowatt-hour lithiumion battery pack capable of at least 250 miles.Resting in a rear wheel drive layout, Dodge ZEO's 200 kilowatt single electric motor contributes to a 0-60 mph time in less than six seconds.
The rakish A-pillars curve into extended roof rails that twist and converge as they race rearward. The windshield glass continues in an unbroken, curving plane nearly to the rear of the car, giving both front and rear passengers an unimpeded, all around view while showcasing ZEO's inventive interior.
Instead of a conventional instrument panel, the steering wheel, column and instruments are treated as a single free standing design element. The Dodge ZEO concept's steering wheel has two vertical spokes, set closely together, leaving 80 percent of the rim for maximum visibility. The laid back centre hub, containing the driver air bag and auxiliary switches, is stationary, with the wheel rim revolving around it. Left and right horizontal paddle levers just behind the wheel rim activate the remote radio functions. Instruments are displayed on a thin blue acrylic viewing screen set directly in front of the driver.

Dodge ZEO Concept Vehicle Specifications
Vehicle Type: Battery Electric Vehicle, performance sedan. "2+2" passenger seating

Powertrain and Suspension

Layout: Rear wheel drive
Motor: Single electric
Power: 200 kW, Regenerative braking
Battery: 64 kWh Li-ion battery pack
Suspension Front: - SLA
Rear: - SLA

Wheels and Tyres
Tyre size front: P225/40R23x8 30.1 inches/764mm
Tyre size rear: P255/40R23x9 31.0 inches/788mm
Tyre manufacturer: Goodyear

Weight and Dimensions
Weight/GVWR: 2650 lbs./3400l lbs.
Length: 172.8 inches/4390mm
Width: at H-point 68.6 inches/1743mm
Height: 50.8 inches/12900mm
Wheelbase: 109.9 inches/2792mm
Couple 1-2 29.2 inches/742mm
Front overhang: 32.8 inches/832mm
Rear overhang: 30.1 inhces/765mm
Track front/rear: 64.1 inches/1628mm 65.8 inches/1671mm
Approach angle: 10.2 degrees
Departure angle: 24.6 degrees
Turning circle: 40 feet/12.2m
Maximum width: 76.5 inches/1944mm

Color Scheme
Exterior: Orange Metallic
Interior: Super White
Key Performance Attributes
0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds
Standing 1/4 mile: 11.0 seconds
Top speed: 130 mph
All-electric range: 250 miles
Equivalent mpg: 120 mpg