Efficiency
Depending on the load and driving conditions the range can vary greatly: For the 1997 model with lead-acid battery pack, city range was 45.5 miles (73.2 km); the mixed city/highway range was 47 miles (76 km); the highway range was 60 miles (97 km) if operating constantly at 45 mph (72 km/h) or less. The acceleration time (0 to 50 mph) was listed as 13.5 seconds (at 50 percent battery charge - the published literature stated that acceleration time was "even less" when the truck had a full charge).
Like the EV1, the top speed of the S-10 EV was governed, albeit to 70 mph (113 km/h), 10 mph (16 km/h) less than its coupe sibling.
The performance is much better for the 1998 with the nickel–metal hydride battery, at ~90 miles range and an acceleration time of 10.9 seconds at 50% charge.
- 1998 GM S10 EV lead: 45 kW·h/100 miles (city driving), and 41 kW·h/100 miles (highway driving, with maximum speed 45 mph or less).
- 1998 GM S10 EV NiMh: 94 kW·h/100 miles (city driving), and 86 kW·h/100 miles (highway driving, with maximum speed 45 mph or less).
(Source: Model Year 1999 EPA Fuel Economy Guide)
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