The ACE Yewt is an electric

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), produced by the ACE EV Group since 2021.

History

Two years after its foundation, the ACE EV Group introduced its future range of electric cars, including a small pickup truck called the ACE Yewt. Characterized by a curvilinear silhouette, the vehicle was developed with the use of an aluminum frame and lightweight plastics reinforced with carbon fiber. In addition to the Yewt, the ACE EV Group also introduced a panel van variant called the ACE Cargo. The van was characterized by a high roof line, which suddenly lowered at the height of the two-person passenger compartment. Both the Yewt and Cargo were delivered in October 2021 for production in

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, reaching local buyers in the following year. The main targets are small entrepreneurs in large Australian metropolises.

Specifications

Both the Yewt and Cargo offer a 23 kWh battery that provides a maximum speed of , reach in 7 seconds, and travel a maximum of 150 to 200 kilometers on a single charge depending on the load and style.

References

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