Electric vehicles: the expert answers your questions

This section has an in-depth examination of themes and questions connected to electric cars and electric vehicles. Here you can find the Guides for electric cars, tips and secrets for using your electric car better.

Questions and answers about electric cars and electric vehicles:

The most commonly used technical terms are explained in a simple way and specific information is provided for understanding how to best use electric vehicles in particular conditions of use.

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· What do we mean as electric vehicle?

An electric vehicle is a means of transport that uses only electrical energy to move. We explain in a simple and concise way how an electric vehicle works.

· What are advantages for an electric car and an electric vehicle?
· What are limits for an electric vehicle?
· Which batteries are used for traction?
· What's brake energy recovery?
· Can I use an electric vehicle on the beach?

· Can an electric van have an external battery pack?
· Can Alke' electric vehicles exceed steep slopes?

· What can I do for ice-cream vans?

· How much is the insurance for an Alkè electric work car?

· Can I use a golf car for work?

· Does Alkè make type-approved electric vehicles?
· Can I use an ATX as an electric ambulance?

· What are the differences between agricultural machines and 4x4 transporters?
· Advice for getting the most out of electric vehicles
· How much can electric tractors pull?

Questions regarding electric transporters and minivans:

Many of our customers are interested in Alkè minivans and transporters. Below are the main questions about this and the relative answer provided by our experts:

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· How do you drive an Alkè ATX?
· How do I become a dealer for Alkè vehicles?
· What is the steering radius of an Alkè ATX?
· Where can I find pictures of Alke' electric vehicles?

Very useful parameter when selecting an electric vehicle is the maximum slope overcome. Here the explanations on the types of ascents and type of vehicles to be used.

how calculate max slope electric vehicles

Electric vehicles Alkè ATX210E

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To calculate a percent slope simply you apply the following formula:

percent slope

If I cover one meter and I rise 30 cm the percentage of slope is 30%.

In practice how to do?
Just take a one meter shaft, a spirit level and a plumb line. Put the rule horizontally checking with the level, and then write down how long is the plumb wire, this distance will be the searched percentage.

Make attention don't confuse percentage and degrees. A 100% slope is a 45° slope... (try with the just explained method!)

WARNING: Gradeability for vehicles is measured in percentage, and it differs from the slope in degrees, for example, a 100% slope is a 45 degrees slope. The slope in percent and the slope in degrees are DIFFERENT.

Table of correspondence between percentages slope and degrees slope.

Slope in percentages	Slope in degrees	Vehicle type
5%	2,86 degrees	all electric vehicles
10%	5,71 degrees	all electric vehicles
15%	8,53 degrees	all electric vehicles
20%	11,31 degrees	Alke' electric vehicle
25%	14,04 degrees	Alke' electric vehicle
30%	16,70 degrees	Alke' electric vehicle
35%	19,29 degrees	Alke' electric vehicle HT
40%	21,80 degrees	Alke' electric vehicle HT
45%	24,23 degrees	4wd XT electric vehicle
50%	26,57 degrees	4wd XT electric vehicle
55%	28,81 degrees	4wd XT electric vehicle
up to 60%	up to 30,96 degrees	Off road 4x4 vehicles

Is maximum slope the only important parameter?
No, we must also consider how long it's such an uphill climb to overcome a 10-15 meter such as a ramp to the garage or in hospitals is very different from facing a climb of a hill.

Vehicles and slopes: very often our customer ask us what is the best vehicle that best fits depending on the terrain and climbs to be tackled, we here a brief summary:
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slope - electric vehicles test - ALKE ATX 200E - waste collection vehicles

Parameters	Description
Garage ramp	All Alkè ATX210E and ATX 110E electric vehicles have no problem, because they are optimized for that situation.
Slope of an embankment	An electric vehicle is able to deal with departures from standstill uphill smoothly
Dunes slope	For sandy soils must have an electric vehicle or 110E ATX ATX210E with trim and off road kit "Alkè sand."
Hilly paths uphill 400mt.	In this case it becomes necessary to have an offroad electric vehicle ATX 230E, and we must analyze the length and terrain characteristics.
Dirt up and down	For the dirt road you must have an offroad electric vehicle ATX 230E and you have to go and analyze the slope of the most insidious that should not be above 35%.
Dirt track - up to 46 % gradient	In this case you need the vehicles Alkè XT 420E
Off Road - up to 100% gradient	In this case the best vehicle is an 4x4.

Table: Recommendations to better tackle the slope with different road surfaces. Do not underestimate these parameters.

Slope	Description
Slope asphalt	This slope is the easiest to address because the power required is constant.
Slope on dirt with holes	The presence of holes increases the slope so if you stop inside a hole is required in the event missed departure to go back.
Ascent steps	The steps increase the slope of the hill so if you are greater than 7 cm. necessary to construct the tracks so that the slope is constant.
Ascent steps with hairpin	The hairpin is the critical point of a climb as it is missing a run and also it has the maximum slope, so it is here that we must calculate the slope of the hill.

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An explanation of some technical terms that are used in the electric vehicle sector is provided below.

· What does LSV mean?

· What does UTV mean?

If you have any general questions please write to us and we will be only too happy to reply:

Electric Vehicles ATX210E

The best selling Alke' professional electric vehicle

Zero emissions vehicles ATX230E

Zero emission vehicle suitable also for off-road

Electric Utility Vehicles ATX240E

Electric pickup for intensive use in industrial and civil areas

Small Electric Vehicles ATX110E

Small electric vehicle for uses that require tight turning radiuses

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Recharge of electric vehicles

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- How much does a full load cost?

Electric UTV - Alke'

- up to 3.000kg towing capacity
- no noise and pollution
- up to 1.000kg loading capacity
- up to 35% slopes
- off-road capabilities
- all about electric UTV

Waste collection vehicles

- load volume 2000 Lt.
- no noise and pollution
- up to 30% slopes
- tipping angle of 90°
- all about waste vehicles

4x4 Utility Vehicles

- permanent 4WD
- up to 1000kg loading capacity
- up to 46% slopes
- perfect for off-road
- all about 4x4 utility vehicles