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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS:
THINK CITY
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1. Characteristics of the Think City electric car
2. Recharging process
3. Legislation
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS: THINK CITY
1. Characteristics of the Think City electric car
What performance does the Think electric car offer?
The Think electric car has the following technical characteristics:
Maximum speed of 120 km/h.
40 HP power.
Range up to 200 km.
How is the car started?
To start the car, the gear stick must be in park position, “P”. Do not step on the accelerator or the brake pedal.
Next, the steps for starting the motor are:
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Insert the ignition key.
Turn the key to the second ignition point.
Wait for the check; the panel lights will turn on and off.
Turn the key to the third point and release it (the key does not remain in the third ignition point).
Once the car has started, the green light at the left end of the group of indicators will remain lit.
How many gears does the car have?
The car has a 5-position automatic gearbox:
“P” is the park mode and is only used to immobilise the car when it is parked.
“R” is the reverse gear.
“N” is the car's neutral gear.
“D” is the forward gear with regenerative brake disabled. Suitable for inter-urban or fast roads.
“E” is the economy gear with regenerative brake enabled. Suitable for city driving. When the accelerator is
released, the regenerative brake is enabled and the car holds.
To change gear, simply press the side button on the gear lever and move it forward or backwards. The indicator of
the selected gear is lit at all times.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS: THINK CITY
What about the car's warranty?
The car has a 3-year warranty that covers both parts and labour. As the other components, the battery also has a 3-
year warranty.
What do the instruments and lights on the panel indicate?
What kind of maintenance is needed?
The car has no mechanical parts that require scheduled ma intenance. Neither does it use oil. The electric motor
requires no maintenance.
The customer only needs to ensure proper maintenance of the wheels and brake pads for safety 's sake. An annual
service is recommended.
The car will not start. What can I do?
Confirm that the gear lever is in park position (“P”) and the charge cable has been unplugged from the car.
Confirm that there are no fault lights lit on the instrument panel. If they do come on, contact the support service.
Remove the ignition key and retry the complete start-up process.
What safety level do electric cars offer?
The Think City meets all EC and EU requirements in terms of safety (4 Euro NCAP stars) for M1 category (car).
The develop ment and implementat ion of the safe ty elemen ts have been carrie d out w ith the collaborat ion of
leading c ompanies su ch as Aut oliv, Bos ch Ger many, British Steel Aut omotive Engineerin g Group UK, Lotus
Engineering UK, Ford Motor Company UK, TNO / TASS Netherlands and Tecosim UK .
It has successfully passed over 50 perf ormance tests and 20 impact test s. Moreover, it has successfully passed all
the electrical insulation tests, including total immersion in salt water with all the electrical systems enabled.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS: THINK CITY
Standard equipment includes double ai rbag, ABS b rakes and seatbelts w ith inertia reel, pressure li mitation and
inertial switching-off system in the event of an impact.
It also has a front impact-absorbin g chassis, made of high ten sile steel and welded by robot ic me ans. High-
resistance bars and foam to protect against side impacts and aluminium profiles to protect against overturning.
What is the degree of environmental responsibility in its manufacture and use?
16% of the materials are recycled.
95% of the materials used are recyclable.
80% efficiency in the vehicle's traction.
Zero local emissions, of both CO2 and nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
Manufacturing process with zero carbon emissions and minimum waste material.
Absolutely silent operation.
Absence of oil and other waste.
The resin-panel bodywork avoids th e painting process and, as a result, energy consu mption and pollutan t
emission.
What is the level of efficiency and reliability of the Think electric car?
Practically non-existent maintenance costs (p eriod recommen ded by the manufacturer: 2 hou rs e very 18
months). Absence of oil, filters and spark plugs. Moreover, the regenerative brake reduces brake and wheel
wear.
Minimum fault incidence (only 600 parts), high availability. High reliability proven in tests conducted over
several months in Austria, Holland and Sweden with actual fleets.
Discount on the cost of insurance and road tax, as well as free parking in some cities.
Adequate load capacity and reduced dimensions.
Scratchproof and knockproof bodywork for city use.
Reduced accident rate (limited speed, leisurely driving…).
How much does an electric car consume compared to a conventional combustion engine vehicle?
The Think City is the city electric car par excellence, as it offers very high performance (0 to 50 km/h in 6.5 s and 0
to 100 km/h in 10 s), long range (200 km) and 120 km/h maximum speed. All this combined with excellent standard
equipment, an attractive design and perfect dimensions for parking it anywhere.
Its energy c onsumption is only € 1.5 per 1 00 km, compared t o a m inimum o f € 5 f or any conventional co mbustion
engine car, i.e., 70% less than conventional cars. In addition, it emits no CO2 and the motor is much less noisy.
What type of subsidies does the car receive?
MOVELE Plan: €6,962.
Exempt from vehi cle re gistration t ax (vehicles tha t emit more than 120 gr of C O2 pay 7% of the car's
taxable base, which can amount to around €1,000 for a car with a €15,000 taxable base).
75% deduction in road tax: the annual road tax in Madrid (varies by province) for the Think is €16.
Exempt in Madrid from payment of regulated parking for the car (will s oon be available in Barcelona and
Seville).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS: THINK CITY
2. Recharging process
If I have no garage and I park it on the street, or when I travel, where can I charge it? When will recharging
points be installed?
The rech arging infrastructure will be developed gradually as th e electric vehicle market grows. At present, to
guarantee adequate service you will need to have a recharging point in a private car park (individual or collective).
In the short term, the installation of 500 recharging points is being planned in Madrid, Seville and Barcelona. Other
cities are also planning to install recharging points.
If I live in a block of flats with a communal garage, how do I charge the car?
In order to be able to monitor your vehicle's consumption you will need to register an individual supply point. To do
so, simply contact an authorised electrician, who will do th e installation and take care of the procedures with the
distribution company. Ho wever, it is necessary t o take into account the power that each ele ctric car model
requires for charging.
In any case, IBERDROLA can give you advice and, if you wish, we can get you in touch with an authorised electrician
so that he can provide the IBERDROLA recharge solution that is most suitable for your vehicle, as well as the most
appropriate energy offer.
Moreover, legislation already authorises and facilitates this type of installations for communal garages. Specifically,
the Horizontal Property Act 49/1960, dated 21 July. Art. 17 on Owners' Association agreements (according to Act
19/2009, dated 23 November):
“3. In the cas e of installing a recharge point in th e building garage for el ectric vehicles intended for private use,
as long as it is located in an individual parking space, the only requirement is to inform the association beforehand
that the in stallation is t o be carried out. Th e cost of such installatio n s hall be bo rne in full by the interes ted
parties.”
How do I recharge the car?
The use of a specific Charge Module is recommended to recharge the battery. If you need advice on the installation
of this module, you can call our Customer Service telephone number 901 20 20 20.
The cable for recharging the batteries is kept in the car's boot. The process is very straightforward: simply plug one
end of the cable into the side of the vehicle an d the othe r end directly in to the specific Charge Module. It i s
important to pay attent ion to the ca ble's charger and make sure that the vehi cle i s connected and rece iving
electricity.
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