Our Goal
At Shockwave Motors we are committed to developing an efficient, three passenger, electric car; a personal transportation vehicle that is an innovative combination of the best of today's technology; sleek, aerodynamic styling; and conventional, lead-acid, traction batteries.
Research studies have repeatedly shown that the typical commute is around 25 miles a day. Usually, there is only one person in the vehicle and that person may stop and do some shopping on the way home. Except in dense urban areas, there is resistance to use mass transit and many ride sharing programs fail. The HOV lanes are empty and yet traffic congestion is at its heaviest. People simply enjoy the freedom afforded them while driving alone. For many, the commute to and from work is the only time they have by themselves. The rest of their day is filled with interactions with co-workers, family, and friends.
Many people still want the driving experience to be fun and exhilarating. However, people are equally concerned about ever increasing gasoline costs, global warming, and energy efficiency. A well-designed electric car meets those needs and will address many personal concerns.
Our primary market is a commuter, living in the Southern/temperate parts of the United States. In other areas of the United States or Canada, this would be considered a "three season" car. Our target price is under $20,000.
Rolling Chassis
Over the past few months we have continued our testing and the design has continued to evolve. As you can see, the boxy look and the high rear roll bars are gone. The fast back style has been replaced by a sports car/roadster look.
