The Electric Oka VAZ-1111E from 1995 is offered for sale in Russia at a price of 18 million rubles. The asking price stands out because only about 20 units were produced by AVTOVAZ as part of an experimental program. This scarcity helps explain the premium, but collectors and enthusiasts should note that the project did not progress to mass production due to high costs and limited demand in the domestic market.
In this model, the familiar Oka VAZ-1111 platform was used as the base, but the traditional gasoline engine was replaced with an electric motor identified as the PT-125, rated at 34 horsepower. The vehicle’s propulsion system marks a early foray into electric mobility within a compact, city car class, reflecting a transitional moment in automotive engineering. The seller notes that the car was handed over to the Istochnik Research Battery Institute for ongoing experiments, a transfer that has helped preserve the vehicle through the years. A bespoke dashboard was developed specifically for this prototype, featuring a different arrangement of meters compared with the standard configuration, including the specialized placement of two voltmeters, along with sensors for fuel and water temperature that were adapted for the electric setup. A key expectation for this prototype is a projected range of roughly 110 kilometers on a single charge, positioning it as a practical, short-range electric car for urban use during its era. (Auto.ru)