Dynasty IT

Dynasty IT
Dynasty IT
Overview
Manufacturer	Dynasty Electric Vehicles Ltd.
Production	2001 - present
Body and chassis
Class	Battery Electric microcar
Body style	5 door multi-purpose
Powertrain
Engine	Battery
Transmission	Front wheel drive
Electric range	50 km on 6-8 hour charge
Dimensions
Length	140 in (3566mm)
Width	60 in (1524mm)
Height	63 in (1600mm)
Curb weight	1450 lbs (653kg)

The Dynasty IT is a Canadian electric car produced by Dynasty Electric Car Corporation. It is designed to qualify as a neighborhood electric vehicle, primarily made for urban, recreational and light commercial markets.^[1] It is available in five different variants including a sedan, mini pick-up, van and two open air versions. The North American version has a range of up to 30 miles (50 km) and does not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Most models have a curb weight of 1450 lb (653 kg).

North America

Use of the vehicle is currently legal as a low-speed vehicle (LSV) in 47 US states and the Canadian province of British Columbia. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is currently running a pilot project to determine whether battery electric vehicles are safe to operate on public roads. Begun in 2005, the project will run for 5 years; although it allows two- and three-wheeled "e-bikes" to use public roads during the trial period, it permits four-wheeled LSV's like the Dynasty only in provincial and municipal parks and conservation areas.

A version of the car appears on the American Sci-Fi Channel TV series Eureka. For the show's purposes, it is covered with photovoltaic cells to appear to be a solar-powered car.

Europe

The UK versions of the car are to have a higher top speed, 35-40 mph (55-65 km/h), putting it in direct competition with the G-Wiz and the NICE car company.^[2]