Myers Motors NMG For TWO!

We have featured the Myers Motors NMG in the past and could only come up with one knock, namely the room for a single passenger. Apparently, others have expressed the same concern and to Dana Myer's credit, they have listened. Now the customer has a choice, one seat or two.

Their new model (as yet to be named, be sure to enter the competition for finding the right moniker) is still similar in appearance to the original yet has its own striking, good looks. In fact, we tend to prefer the lines and character of the new model. There are plenty of photos on the website, so have a look and tell us what you think.

One of the biggest challenges for the original NMG's was their use of lead acid batteries, which gave them a 30 mile range and short life span. Now, all NMG's come with Lithium ion battery packs, which yield a 60 mile range in the two seat version. Now, we have an EV that is extremely practical for commuters and even has plenty of room for the groceries that might be needed after work. Myers plans to offer this new two-seat model at a price that is even lower than the original NMG, which makes it a no brainer.

A snippet from www.myersmotors.com:

Myers Motors is proud to introduce the look of its new two passenger model. Like the NmG, this vehicle will use Myers Motors’ proven electric drive and advanced lithium battery systems so it will travel at highway speeds, have a 60 mile range, and cost around 2-cents per mile to drive. But, this new vehicle will also have room for 2, more storage space, and great upgrades available like extended ranges and air conditioning.

Myers Motors will release more details, including images of the interior soon. We plan to start taking reservations on October 21st. Oh, and did we mention that the base price will be less than the NmG?

You might wonder why we haven’t shared the name. Since we designed this vehicle around your feedback, we believe we should give you the chance to name it. The Myers Motors 2-passenger vehicle naming competition runs from October 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. through November 1, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Click here for more information about this competition.