Citroën’s Survolt all-electric racing car concept will make its dynamic UK debut as part of The Prince of Wales’ Start Eco Car Spectacular, which will be held on The Mall, in the shadow of Buckingham Palace, on Sunday 12^th September, 2010.

The Start Eco Car Spectacular will see parades of some of the most environmentally considerate vehicles piloted by a line-up of eco-conscious celebrities including Kevin McCloud, Roger Saul and Ellen MacArthur just to name a few.  The sensational Citroën Survolt will join an exciting cross-section of eco-vehicles, giving members of the British public the first opportunity to see the car in action.

The Eco Car Spectacular is one of the events that make up Start London - a 12 day festival held in and around Clarence House, Marlborough House and Lancaster House gardens - which is designed to show people what a sustainable future looks like and how simple steps can achieve this.

Extremely rare in the world of racing, Survolt’s full electric drivetrain combines dynamic, sporting performance with environmental consideration.  Specially developed with compact dimensions and a light-weight frame (1.15 tonnes), Survolt features a tubular chassis, a flat underside with extractor and full carbon bodywork, all combining to make a genuine emissions-free, all-electric racing car.

Propelled by two electric motors with a combined power of 223kW, Survolt is capable of exceptional performance with a top speed of 260kph and a 0-100kph time of under five seconds.  The concept’s twin 140kg lithium-ion batteries each boast a 31kw capacity, which allows Survolt to cover 200km.