Home | News | Road Tests Plug-in Subaru Stella to Start Japan Sales Home > News > Subaru 7th June, 2009 Subaru’s electric car, the Plug-in Stella, is going on sale in Japan, with deliveries starting from late July. Around 170 Plug-in Stellas are expected to be sold during the 'current' Japanese fiscal year, ending 31st March, 2010. Powered by a high performance lithium-ion battery, the production four-door Plug-in STELLA offers up to a 90 kilometre driving range. It can be recharged up to 80 per cent of capacity in 15 minutes using a “quick charge” system. It is fully recharged in eight hours using an AC100 volt Japanese household power outlet, or five hours at AC200 volts. Plug-in Stella produces zero carbon dioxide emissions. The electric motor produces 47 Kilowatts of power, offering smooth acceleration and instant maximum torque. The battery system also recovers inertia energy in deceleration, via a regeneration system, further enhancing energy efficiency. Major specifications: Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) 3,395 mm × 1,475 × 1,660 Curb weight 1,010 kg Passenger seating 4 Max.speed 100 km/h Per-charge driving distance 90 kms Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous system Max. power output 47 kW Max. torque 170 Nm Drive-train Front-wheel drive Battery type Lithium-ion batteries Total voltage 346V Total energy 9 kWh Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more More Subaru News ..... here More Alternative Fuel Vehicle News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2009   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.