The County of San Luis Obispo is soliciting bids for a new and unused plug-in electric 5 passenger vehicle. The vehicle must meet certain specifications, including a minimum range of 250 miles and a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery. The bid was awarded to Paso Robles Chevrolet, and the contract includes a full coverage warranty and roadside assistance. Key features of the vehicle include:
* Plug-in electric 5 passenger vehicle
* Minimum range of 250 miles
* 60 kWh lithium-ion battery
* Electric drive train
* Regenerative braking
* Proximity key and charge programming
* 17" aluminum wheels and energy-saving tires
* Cloth, bucket seats and 60/40 split folding passenger seat
* Manual tilt and telescope steering wheel
* Auto control, HID projector headlights
* LED stop/tail lights and power adjustable mirrors
* Solar absorbing windshield and front and rear variable wipers
* Single zone auto heat and A/C and windshield and rear window defroster
* AM/FM streaming bluetooth and 10.2" color LCD display
* Safety features include rear aid, seat belt, air bags, and tire pressure monitoring system
* Full coverage warranty and roadside assistance