Video: Test Driving the Tango

We wrote about it last month and now you can see the video of the Tango, the all-electric car from Commuter Cars. There’s not a lot of room inside the car once you squeeze in two adults so you don’t get a lot of shots from inside the car, but you get to see it in action on the road. Click here for the full film of the Tango.

The highlights? It’s fast. It can go from zero to 60 mph in about four seconds. I got it up to 50 in a few seconds while going uphill. CEO Rick Woodbury took it up to 80.

It’s also remarkably stable, because the 2,000 pounds of lead-acid batteries are located beneath the floorboards. Putting all of that weight down low gives the car a very low center of gravity, akin to a Porsche. Commuter Cars can also put in lithium-ion batteries, which are actually more popular. They don’t weigh as much but they car can go further on a charger.

Weirdly, the bobsled-style seating is also interesting. It’s different than an ordinary car and novelty goes a long way. It’s far more roomy than you’d think too. Another plus: You get stares. People stopped to look at us.

The downside? It’s $108,000. Cheaper versions are coming – the current model comes with two engines. Still, this car will have to be somewhat cheap. For six figures, you can get a stylish convertible, like a Tesla Roadster. A commuter car needs to be in the $30,000 range.