The EV is an official County vehicle and can be driven by County employees. So far, more than fifty employees have received special driver training that permits them use of the vehicle on a reservation basis. The current range of the EV is 55-60 miles depending on the type of driver and driving conditions. The car is equipped with a 46 HP high torque electric motor run on fifty 12 volt batteries. Performance matches that of a regular automobile.
Maintenance is very low.
The car does not have spark plugs, oil or an exhaust system. The only fluids required are radiator coolant to cool the Power Conversion Unit, power steering fluid, brake fluid and windshield washer fluid. Energy Education Program EES Kauai has energy education material available for public use. Materials are varied and include such areas as solar energy, recycling, energy efficient design, energy conservation, renewable energy and energy education lessons. Most of the materials are produced by the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Energy Resources and Technology Division and the U.S. Department of Energy.