ThinkCity- A Consumer No Brainer

Yesterday was a truly great day along the chronologic line of EV infiltration into popular transportation culture- along with some bittersweet aftertaste. Ten ThinkCity vehicles arrived from the now bankrupt Elkhart, Indiana company bound for Portland-Area owners, making our total allotment of cars at 100. This connection was fused through the efforts of PGE and its Business Development Director, Charlie Allcock, who convinced ThinkCity we could provide them all the buyers they needed- a prophesy borne out. I enjoyed the chance to mingle with Jim & Liz Houser at their Hawthorne Auto Clinic, who has taken on the warranty and serving responsibility for the owners and wanted to host a special meeting with them. My best estimate was that twenty of more arrived to visit and discuss the vehicle, plus others who were there to just check it out and see what they thought of it.

The ThinkCity is a two door hatchback with a range of 100 miles using an advanced lithium ion battery of 24kWh (the same size as the Nissan Leafs). It has body panels and interior trim components made of 100% recyclable plastic parts whose color is molded into the material eliminating harmful paint emissions. It costs 2-3 cents per mile to operate and comes with a three year warranty. It has a maximum power of 45 hp and a highway capable speed of 70 mph. It comes with ABS and airbags and has undergone and met all applicable US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and has a three year warranty.

Oregonians can purchase it (after applying the federal tax credit) for $8500. Yes. You read that right. $8500. Of course there is a sad part of this story fueling this pricing- bankruptcy.

The 3-hour rally tour will have several stopping points with a half-hour pit stop during the Fairfield Earth Day Celebration at Fairfield Warde High School. (11h15 am - 11h45 am)

The cars will complete their rally run at the Westbound side of the Saugatuck Railroad parking lot at which time awards will be presented to the winners.

To complete the festivities, a barbecue will be hosted by the Blu Parrot Restaurant with music and free sliders for all, from 1pm to 3 pm.

Electric Car EV Rally Entrants - to date: