The Formula E spectacle arrived in Puebla during the weekend of June 19 and 20 to leave many surprises in their lands. On the one hand, the triumphs of Lucas di Grassi and Edoardo Mortara on the eighth and ninth dates respectively, marked a full stop with respect to what had been developing during the current season.
On the other hand, and on a stage behind the races, the face of electric mobility in the Aztec country one step ahead of the hand of Zacua, the first electric car brand with Mexican origin that appeared as a special guest of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Miguel E. Abed racetrack in Puebla.
And it is that Zacua presented his MX®2 model as the official car for the organizing team of the competition that was present at the Puebla X-Prix, an occasion that served for the small car to wear a special design and show the world the advances in electromobility matters that are carried out in Mexico.
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But, did you know the attributes of the vehicle of the firm born, registered and developed in Mexican territory? Down below, we will give a brief review.
Characteristics
The Zacua MX®2 is specially designed to be driven in the city. It has a maximum speed of 85 km / h designed for the driver’s safety, considering its dimensions of 3065mm long, 1770mm wide and 1442mm high.
The car has a maximum power of 34kW and a range of 160 km / h, while the charging time from 0 to 100% can last approximately 8 hours.
The MX®2 has 15-inch alignment wheels and three driving modes: ECO, Standard and Sport.
It is important to mention that there is a similar version of this car called MX®3, which only differs by slight adjustments in the design and the volume of the trunk.
About Zacua
The idea for this project arose a little over 17 years ago in the mind of its creator, businessman Jorge Martínez Ramos. The brand was launched in July 2017 and the assembly plant was inaugurated in Puebla in April 2018, where the majority of its staff is made up of local women.
Its name comes from the bird “Zacua”, which lives in eastern Mexico and symbolizes the affection and trust of its creators in the sustainable development of the country.
Written by | Osward Rubio
