Henney Kilowatt

Henney Kilowatt
Overview
ManufacturerHenney Motor Company
Production1959–1960
AssemblyUnited States
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini
LayoutRear engine, Rear-wheel drive
RelatedRenault Dauphine
Powertrain
Electric motor5.2 kW (7.0 hp)
Transmission3-speed Automatic
Range36V 1959
64 km (40 miles)
72V 1960
97–105 km (60–65 miles)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,261 mm (89.0 in)
Length3,937 mm (155.0 in)
Width1,668 mm (65.7 in)
Height1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Curb weight36V 1959
907 kg (2,000 lb)
72V 1960
968 kg (2,135 lb)

The Henney Kilowatt was an electric car introduced in the United States of America for the 1959 model year.[1] The car used some body parts as made for the Renault Dauphine. An improved model was introduced in 1960 with a top speed of 60 miles an hour and a range of 60 miles. Only 47 cars were sold over the two model years, mostly to electrical utility companies. Only a few still exist.

Interior featuring DC ampere gauge (left) and DC volt gauge (right)
  1. ^ Westbrook, M: "The Electric Car: Development and Future of Battery, Hybrid and Fuel-Cell Cars", Institution of Electrical Engineers (UK) & Society of Automotive Engineers (USA), 2001