Miles ZX40S Electric Vehicle Technical Interpretation

    Miles Electric Vehicles, an electric car manufacturer in California, filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on June 11, 2013. The company's low-speed all-electric vehicles have customers including the U.S. Navy, the National Park Service, Yale University, Stanford University, and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

    Miles Electric Vehicles' products include the low-speed pure electric vehicles ZX40S and ZX40ST. The motor used in the ZX40S electric vehicle has a maximum power of 26 kilowatts, about 35 horsepower, a rated voltage of 72 volts, and a peak torque of 115 pound-feet. The motor used in the Miles ZX40S electric vehicle has a maximum power of 26 kilowatts, about 35 horsepower, a rated voltage of 72 volts, and a peak torque of 115 pound-feet.

    The battery pack is a lead-acid battery with an absorbed glass mat (AGM) and has a capacity of 150 amp-hours. The battery pack consists of six 12-volt batteries and has a service life of 25,000 miles. The battery pack can be charged from 50% to full in 4-6 hours, and can support 85-265 volt AC voltage, a maximum charging current of 12 amps, and a maximum current power of 1200 watts. The driving range on a single charge is 40-45 miles.

    The ZX40S electric car has a top speed of 25 miles per hour, which is just right for driving in low-speed urban roads. The curb weight is 1,066 kilograms. There are two rows of seats in the car, and the rear seats can be folded. The luggage compartment space increases from 20.9 cubic feet to 40.3 cubic feet after the rear seats are folded.

    In terms of safety, the ZX40S's body and door side beams are made of steel, the body is protected by a bumper, the steering column is designed to absorb vibrations, and the aluminum wheels play a certain role in weight reduction. In terms of interior, the car is equipped with an air conditioning and heating system, as well as an AM/FM frequency and audio system.

    Why Tesla is successful while Miles is facing bankruptcy, professionals point out that Tesla is "targeting wealthy customers who can afford Tesla cars as a status symbol. They buy Tesla cars not as their first car, but as their third or fourth." In contrast, Miles electric cars cannot arouse the fanatical interest of car enthusiasts. But it is undeniable that this electric car company also has its own technology.