In 2012, Teknokent engineers and Department of Automotive Engineering, Hacettepe University A team of faculty members was formed and EVT S1, a 100% Turkish design, was announced.

Electric sports car, the pride of Hacettepe University EVT S1 There are sad reasons why we can’t see it on the roads.

The team, which has worked intensively for 3 years, introduced the vehicle with great enthusiasm.

Introduced in 2015, EVT S1 created great excitement as the product of 100% Turkish engineering and labor. EVT abbreviation “electric vehicle Turkiye” and the S1 portion of the vehicle, which was purchased from “electric vehicle Turkey” “The number 1 sports car model” was expressing.

The technical specifications were also quite impressive.

EVT S1, thanks to its 141 hp electric motor, It can reach 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and could reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h.

With a range of 300 km with a battery capacity of 35 kWh, the vehicle could be charged to 80% in 30 minutes thanks to the fast charging function. Moreover, at a constant speed of 90 km/h it uses only 10 kWh of energy per kilometer per 100 km. It cost about 4 cents.

The chassis was made of high-strength aluminum alloy and the bodywork was reinforced with fibrous polymer, carbon fiber and fiberglass. This way both durable and lightweight A structure was obtained.

Aerodynamic elements were given priority in the design and interior modern and simple An agreement was passed.

EVT S1 attracted a lot of attention after its introduction and mass production was planned.

Some parts of the vehicle were produced in the laboratory of Hacettepe University Automotive Engineering. It had similar features to the electric car that sold in America for $150,000 received approval for mass production. After the certificate, the intention was to start production. In the first phase 1000 vehicles would be produced.

However, things did not go as expected. Design and production were completed, but there was no money. Required for vehicle No financial support was provided. The team’s search for government support and investors ended in disappointment.

The engineers in the team did not receive their salaries and moved to other places, and this incident also led to Hacettepe University After the change of rector The incident also attracted a lot of attention.

As a result, the EVT S1 project remained in the prototype phase and could not go into mass production.

Engineers at the end of EVT S1 like revolution cars They ended their activities in 2016 and state that

A k for the prototype1 million TL bid from the collector It was also rejected by the team and it was emphasized that they would preserve it and display it at the university, and that this vehicle was a very important project in the history of Türkiye.

With EVT S1 we see again that although Turkey has the potential to produce domestic cars, it is not possible to realize this potential due to the problems that arise. Despite dedication and success, lack of financial support It is always an obstacle for innovative projects.

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