In
the late 1960’s Enfield (yes the company that built the bikes) set up Enfield
Automotive with the promise of bringing electric cars to the masses in partnership
with the Electricity Council. Leading on from the Enfield 465, which had a
limited run but was more of a test bed and forerunner to this final production
vehicle. Released in the public in 1973
it was fitted with a 48 volt motor that produced 8bhp was good for 48mph and had
a range of 40miles. Add to that its lightweight and seating for four it was the
original city car before the term had even been penned.
