Norway is known for so many things and if you’re a fan of electric cars, you should never overlook this place. That’s because Norway gives loads of exemptions in taxes, tolls, and parking tickets to its citizens who drive electric cars. Because of these policies, Norway has some of the biggest electric-car manufacturers such as Th!nk and more recently, Kewet. Both of these manufacturers have competed for a niche in its automotive industry and they have become largely successful.

Kewet has had a long history in Norway that included many ups and downs. However, it was eventually bought by a company called Kollega Bil A/S Norway in 1999, salvaging its electric car technology in the process. Because of that, the sixth generation of Kewet has been launched just recently and it promises to offer more features than its predecessors. Basically, the Kewet is only sold in Europe, but there are also plans to sell it in Europe, Asia, and North America. If ever, the Kewet can really give other EV manufacturers a run for its money in the future.

So what’s all the buzz that makes the Kewet such an attractive option for electric car lovers? The Kewet is actually big enough to allow three adults to fit inside and aside from that, it has enough space for eight bags of groceries and two cases of beer. In short, the Kewet has a bigger interior space than most electric cars out there. Bigger interior only means that you have more space to put bring the things that you want whenever you’re on the go.

When it comes to performance, the Kewet is not very far behind from the leading electric car manufacturers out there, in fact it may even be better in some aspects. Firstly, it has a range that can cover 30-60 miles and more importantly, its lead-acid batteries are maintenance free. The Kewet can also reach as fast a 50mph and that is even faster than most electric cars right now. When you talk about acceleration, the Kewet can go from 0 to 30 mph in just over seven seconds. In short, this electric car may not be as fast as your traditional, gasoline-powered cars, but it isn’t a complete liability on the road either.

Just like every other electric car, charging the batteries is the main concern for a Kewet owner. The good news is that it’s designed to be charged in only 3 hours if you still have at least 30 percent battery left. However, if your battery becomes fully empty, you need 6-8 hours to replenish all the power that it has lost.

Meanwhile, the Kewet has a 13 KW electric motor that drives the rear wheels through an automatic electric gear shift transmission. On the other hand, this car uses fiberglass reinforced polyester that makes it light and tough at the same time. Compared to other cars, it only weighs 1727 lbs. and that already includes all the batteries and electric components.

The Kewet car is also equipped with a 2.2 KW paraffin heater because it can get really cold in Norway. In addition to that, the car also comes with standard features like a radio, CD player, sunroof, ski rack, and even a bike rack. Another impressive feature is that it can even tow cargo that is worth 440 lbs.

This EV is one of the cheapest in the market today and for sure, it will make a big splash once it hits the European and American markets.

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