Wheego to Unveil Whip LiFe Prototype in Washington

Electric vehicles manufacturer Wheego announced that it will unveil a prototype of its full-speed all-electric car, the Wheego Whip LiFe, at the Washington Auto Show today. The Full-Speed Wheego Whip LiFe runs on Lithium Ion batteries and is expected to go 100 miles on a charge.

The Whip LiFe takes about 8 hours to charge on a standard household outlet, but the manufacturer says faster charging options will also be available.

"This car will shake up the landscape of the American auto industry," predicts Wheego CEO Mike McQuary. "At a target price of $32,000, plus a $7,500 Federal Tax Credit which brings it down to $24,500, it is the first affordable all-electric car.”

“This summer, it will be fully crash-tested and highway-ready,” McQuary continued, “Americans are eager to step up to the plate and take charge of our energy independence and address environmental issues; all we have lacked is the right car for the job. In mid-2010, Wheego will answer that call."

The Wheego Whip LSV (all-electric Low Speed Vehicle) is already available. It can drive on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. The Wheego Whip LSV is a fully-loaded two-seat compact car with features such as remote keyless entry, air conditioning, and an MP3 stereo system.

The all-electric Wheego Whip LSV runs on sealed lead-acid batteries and can be charged from a standard household outlet. The Low-Speed version of the Wheego Whip will be available for test drives at the Washington Auto Show in the ride-and-drive area.