>the XL1 can putter along for 32 miles and at up to 62 mph on electric power alone I wonder what kind of numbers they could get out of an electric-only version

>the XL1 can putter along for 32 miles and at up to 62 mph on electric power alone I wonder what kind of numbers they could get out of an electric-only version. 62mph is near the legal limit of highway speed anywhere I've ever been, so for me that would be a fine limitation. If they removed the diesel engine, the extra drive-train components it requires, and the gas tank, they could save more weight. With just that weight savings, the range would be improved. It also leaves room for installing a larger battery. 32 mi on a 5.5 kWh battery is nice, but of course the public wants more. For reference, the Tesla S with the largest battery option (85 kWh), can do 265 mi. It is good to see a car company pursuing a radical design.