For the GEMs, 2011 came with an entirely new energy monitoring system, used to determine the total amount of energy in kilo-watt-hours (kWh) that the GEM vehicle has removed from the grid. Drivers can see this energy saving information right on the vehicle’s LCD screen, making for one very neat, completely useless gizmo from the motoring point of view.
But, at least, if nothing essential has changed, there are a few optional features, also new, that might get your interest up: 12 inch turf tires for off-road applications, right-hand-drive package, short-bed package with 34 inch x 48 inch cargo bed on the GEM e4 four-passenger coupe or the GEM e6 six-passenger shuttle vehicle and utility tie downs for securing cargo.
Otherwise, the models remain pretty much the same: the drive train gives the models a top speed of 25 mph and a range of up to 30 miles, making them ideal for use as running errands, driving to work or school, hauling equipment or transporting people around work facilities.
“The 2011 model year marks our 13th year in designing and distributing 100 percent battery-electric GEM vehicles,” said Rick Kasper, Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars CEO.. “We’re always integrating new technologies and features into our product line that allow our customers to customize their vehicles and use them in a variety of capacities.”
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