Dodge ZEO

The Dodge ZEO (Zero Emissions Operation) was a concept car built by Dodge.^[1][2] The ZEO showcases that the electric powertrain technology will potentially faster than the gasoline powered muscle cars.

Dodge ZEO
Overview
Manufacturer	Dodge (Chrysler)
Production	2008
Body and chassis
Class	Sport compact concept car
Body style	2- and 4-door sport wagon
Layout	Rear mid-motor, rear-wheel drive
Doors	Scissor doors (front) Rear-hinged scissor doors (rear)
Powertrain
Engine	Motor Single electric Power: 200 kW (268 hp)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	109.9 in (2792 mm)
Length	172.8 in (4390 mm)
Width	76.5 in (1944 mm)
Height	50.8 in (1290 mm)
Curb weight	GVWR 2,650 lb (1,202 kg) 3,400 lb (1,542 kg)

The car was shown on 14 January 2008 at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.^[3][4] Due to the automotive industry crisis and Chrysler Chapter 11 reorganization occurred at the time, it never saw for production and the electric vehicle projects were scrapped.

All electric vehicle

Main article: All-electric vehicle

The Zeo was a four-passenger sport wagon, powered by a single 268 hp (200 kW) electric motor with a lithium-ion battery.^[5] It is rear wheel drive and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.7 seconds.^[6] The vehicle had a range of 250 miles (400 km) between charges.^[7] It featured conventional scissor doors in the front and rear hinged scissor doors in the back.

Plug-in hybrid

Main article: Plug-in hybrid

A series plug-in hybrid version was expected to have a 40 miles (64 km) only-electric range.

The company said it expected to outsource much of the production, had not selected partners, and had no timetable for production.^[8] In the event, the Dodge ZEO never saw production.

Gallery

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  Rear view
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  Side view with front door open