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Rolls-Royce 102 EX
Phantom Experimental Electric, 2011



Number manufactured

1.

Dimensions, kerb weight, performance

Length
width
height

584 cm
199 cm
164 cm

Wheel base

357 cm

Kerb weight

2720 kg

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

< 8 seconds

Top speed

160 km/h (governed)

Characteristics and peculiarities

Backgrounds of this model
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced in April 2011: "102EX is the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment and continues a tradition of experimental cars running through the model generations. With 102EX, also to be known as the Phantom Experimental Electric (EE), it is the company’s intention to carefully test the opinions and reactions to alternative drive-train options of a range of stakeholders including owners, enthusiasts, members of the public and the media. There are no plans to build a production version of this car."
- "As well as the launch of 102EX, 2011 marks another milestone in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. On 6 February 1911, the design for Charles Sykes’ Spirit of Ecstasy was first registered, signalling the start of a 100 year period."

Characteristics
- The EX102 has a lithium ion battery pack and two electric motors mounted on the rear sub-frame. These motors are connected to a single speed transmission with integrated differential. Each motor is power rated to 145kW, giving the Phantom EE a maximum power output of 290kW and torque of 800Nm available over a wide band. This compares with 338kW for the standard Phantom with maximum torque of 720Nm, delivered at 3,500rpm. The Nickel Cobalt Manganese battery chemistry holds around 230 Wh/kg, a high energy density which is important in achieving an acceptable range between re-charges. Pre-launch tests suggests the Phantom EE should run to a range of up to 200km. Delivered on an effortless wave of torque, 0-60mph will be achieved in under eight seconds (5.7 seconds in the standard Phantom), with top speed limited to 160 kph.
- The Phantom EE battery pack houses five modules of cells, a 38-cell module, a 36-cell module, and three smaller ones of ten, eight and four arranged in various orientations within an irregular shaped unit. This resembles the overall shape of the original engine and gearbox. Peak current is 850A, delivered at 338V DC. Overall capacity is 71kWh.
- A highly reflective paint using ceramic nano particles. Under a microscope these mimic the impression of a silver metal, but are between 8,000 and 80,000 times smaller than the thickness of a hair or 1,000 times smaller than the size of a normal metallic paint particle. It has sixteen coats of paint, of which four are Atlantic Chrome.
- The Spirit of Ecstasy is made of Makrolon, rather than stainless steel. It is bathed in blue LED light, hinting at the electric technology beneath the bonnet.
- Atlantic chrome-finished dashboard dials. Some dials have been modified to provide information needed by the driver of an electric vehicle. The fuel gauge in particular has been replaced by a battery charge indicator.
- The power reserve dial located beside the speedometer in a standard Phantom is in the Phantom EE replaced by a dial that conveys the degree of re-charge taking place as the vehicle is in motion.
- Re-charging is undertaken with a plug and five-pin socket which takes the place of the normal fuel filling mechanism for Phantom. The standard fuel filler cap has been replaced by a design featuring a clear window, displaying the RR logo and 102EX motif. The window frames rear-mounted, tricolour LEDs which present the car’s charging status. On start up, the socket is bathed in blue light. This begins to flash as charging commences. When completely charged, the display turns green, then flashing green as the solenoid is disengaged. A potential fault in the system is indicated by either constant or flashing red light. Charging can be halted via a switch located adjacent to the plug. The process can also be operated inside the vehicle using controls accessed beneath the centre console, for example when induction charging is taking place.
- A key identifier for the Phantom EE is the design of the centre console charging and display, sited below the central arm rest. A simple switch is used to start and halt charging, while the display itself features a bright plate with an image of a battery, lit by LEDs. Reflecting the lights applied to the exterior charging point, this image changes colour according to the charge status of the car. A blue-lit battery shows the vehicle is on standard charge, while pulsating blue indicates that inductive charging is taking place. Green indicates a fully charged battery while red notifies engineers of a potential fault in the system.
- The seats are covered with Seton Corinova, an experimental vegetable-tanned leather: it is derived from a natural vegetable tanning process christened Corinova. This experimental leather is entirely chrome free. It has a chestnut colour for seat covers and Quebracho Brown for other areas such as the floor and trunk lining, both of which are made of durable saddle leather.
- An aluminised foil weave on the fascia.

Production and chassis numbers

- Rolls-Royce 102 EX Phantom Experimental Electric was unveiled in February 2011. Only one example was built.
- The VIN of this car is SCA1S68426UX08123. This number shows that the donor Phantom is a model year 2006 car. It was a standard Phantom that was completed in December 2005.



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Rolls-Royce 102 EX Phantom Experimental Electric, press pictures
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